APEX SPORT CHILTERN LEAGUE 2007/8
Saturday Races 1:00 -  3:00pm mob match

The 2007/2008 season starts on Saturday 13th October 2007 at Watford.

For those of you that have done this before you'll know what it's all about. For those who feel like having a go for the first time, it is a great way to meet some of the club members you haven't bumped into before, and you'll find it benefits your road running hugely as you develop muscle strength for the forthcoming spring races on the road.

For those of you that haven't done a X-Country before or recently, don't panic, Captain Mannering's FAQs will encourage you. For those hardened veterans - see you at the next race:

What is the Chiltern League X-Country?
A 5 race series where we compete against 18 other clubs in the region. Held on a Saturday, the juniors' races usually start at 12.30pm, the ladies at 2:30 and the men's at 3.00. Juniors race between 2k & 5k depending on age, ladies race up to 6k and the men up to 10k. Despite its reputation the terrain/environment really isn't as bad as all that (nothing like those notorious races such as 'The Grim' and 'The Hellrunner', which appeal only to the self confessed 'nutters' in the club!). In reality it's more of a run in the countryside.

How does the scoring work?
It's a reverse scoring system. If 75 people compete, the winner gets 75 points, the second place runner 74 and so on.  Not all runners will score, but the larger the Maidenhead contingent, the further down the list others teams scoring members will finish. SO EVERYONE'S PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT.

What are the benefits of running XC?
It will undoubtedly strengthen your leg and core muscles for the spring road racing season ahead, and as it is off-road, there is less impact on the joints.

1.          It truly is a team event, and a great opportunity to get to know other members of the club that you probably never have opportunity to spark up a conversation with.

2.          It'll make you feel much better about the excesses of the Friday night.

3.          You don't even have to pay to enter!!!  (in my opinion great with all the £20 plus road race entry fees these days)

4.          There's a chance that I might buy you a beer (sorry juniors - that's a non-alcoholic equivalent for you!) at an end of season drink-up (yup, it appears I'm resorting to bribery).

What do I need to participate?

1.          Transport to the venue (or be at the clubhouse for 12.00 to share a lift).
 

2.          A Maidenhead vest

3.          Some off-road shoes (you can try without, but it'll be rather like ice-skating - Sweatshop and Apex both have a wide range).

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