Welbeck Hotel & Restaurant One Hour Callenge - 10th Aniversary

Sunday 11th October sees the 11th Welbeck Hotel & Restaurant sponsored One Hour Challenge at the National Sports Centre, Douglas at 10am.

Signing on will start at 9:15am and the idea is to walk as far as you can in 60 minutes, the furthest ever was achieved by Steve Partington in 1990 when he covered more than 14km but this race is more aimed at novice walkers, although all abilities and ages are welcome.

Irene and I started together in 2005 when we were both novices. This was probably our discussion after a lap or two which led to me abandoning her and going on to win my very first race.

It could be argued that was a little naughty of me as sponsor but it's history now. We were the Welbeck 'Green Team' and in this picture you can also see the back of our daughter, Lucy (12 years,) our niece, Katie (9 years) in the background, Lyndsay Garbett (nee Walker) my sister, Christine Norris and in the distance, my mother Hilda.

We had a whole team out that day but as yet, I am unable to find the Welbeck Walkers photograph. Watch this space ;) Ha Ha! Here it is and to the embarassment of almost our entire family (Matthew & Elizabeth seem to have had great foresight) :

From the left: Harry Crompton, Hilda George, Christine Norris, Alex Norris, Alaistair Wood (nephew) Katie Norris, Michael George, Irene George, Lucy George, Terence George, Lyndsay Garbett

For younger or less confident athletes there is also a half hour race and one and two laps for the little ones.

We provide prizes (restaurant meals) for the top female and male novice as well as furthest on the day and I'll be making soup for all walkers, officials, marshals etc.

For more race details, see www.manxharriers.com

We look forward to seeing you on the day!