In response to the artist formerly known as Swiss Toni!!

Sounds like it was great judging form your feedback. You could be a Mystery Shopper for unknown races. Quite frankly I've no grouse with other people organising events round here, there's room for everybody for goodness sake - I ran from Prestatyn to Llangynhafal on Friday evening on the Offa's Dyke Path and I saw two walkers - that's all!! What I think is particularly brilliant is the involvement of junior competitors. I shall look forward to further feedback, photos, etc!

As long as the organisers get everything right as far as the safety of their competitors is concerned then they should be encouraged in my book. I do however need to comment about the race at the end of the month. The Excalibur website has stated that their race is run according to WFRA guidelines and in fact, sensibly, they have pointed out that runners should carry full kit, etc. I need to point out that this event is not insured through WFRA, it's a great idea for an event on what might seem like comparatively benign terrain for a 26 mile event. The forecast looks OK but I've cancelled the Llangynhafal Loop at this time of year due to adverse weather - I wish them all the best on the day!!