Lecky

[Witton Park]

I would just like to say a big thank you to Lecky.

I started attending some of the FRA Junior races just before he took over and I must say I think he has taken the series on another level.

The races are extremely well organised, offering a great variety of courses that mean that whoever wins the overall title has to be able to perform on short, long, steep and technical terrain, sometimes with multiple climbs rather than the typical up and down affair.

I also think that the Junior Do has been transformed. All my athletes have enjoyed the 2008 & 9 events following on from the Viking Chase - a great venue for a race and a super Do.

The final Do today left a few of us sceptical, but as Lecky has done a great job, we went along with him and supported the day.

The relays were a fantastic success. Brilliant idea. I only heard positve comments.

I think they were an excellent way to sign off the tenure of Lecky as FRA Junior Co-Ordinator. I know I speak for my club mates at Blackburn as I was asked to express our thanks publicly on the forum.

I am sure I represent the views of all the Junior Fell runners that have taken part in the races over recent years.

Lecky - Thanks for your efforts and I hope we will still see you around.