To everyone who braved the elements and marshaled during this year’s Le Jog - THANK YOU.

Although the weather, in places, was not as bad as 2008 I think the night through Wales proved that Reliability Trial marshals are a hardy bunch who are dedicated to the sport.

My first Le Jog as Chief Marshal was not a baptism of fire, rather a trial by water however with the help of David McIntyre and Geoff Gibson it got of to a good start with all control locations and tests being manned prior to the start.

This good start continued through the event and it gives me great pleasure to say that of all the 289 control locations only five marshals did not appear and off these Judith and I managed to fill three of the gaps. To those of you who tried to contact me during the event, please accept my apologies. Orange is not the best service provider if you are travelling outside the main conurbations of this country.

Again as a testament to your diligence the results team applauded the fact that very few errors were made notwithstanding the very wet conditions. Plus, where difficulties had been experienced by marshals, notes had been made on the check sheets which allowed the results team to quickly resolve any problems.

The crew of CC1 sought me out at one rest halt to comment on the fact that nearly all marshals were in place, in time and had smiles on their faces, brilliant.  

Due to the linear nature of the event it was intentional to send out as much information as possible by email. I acknowledge that some of you may have experienced a delay in receiving this. I think this was due to the amount of information I was sending as attachments to the email. My task for next year is to try and ensure you get the information earlier, if possible, and in full.

Everyone who was involved with the event contributed towards its success but few of us marshaled on every day and travelled the length of the country without the benefit or shelter or their own transport - well done Sarah & Lisa.

Also thank you to John Sluman and his team who, despite not receiving the test equipment through the post, still managed to sign, arrow and operate the test at Werrington.

At the prize presentation the Clerk of the Course, Peter Nedin, made special mention of the efforts all marshals went to get to and remain at their locations. Competitors receiving their awards were also very appreciative of the lengths marshals went to.

It was my intention to visit every control and personally thank you but it quickly became apparent that I was being 'optimistic' so my apologies to those of you I did not manage to see.

This years Le Jog was perhaps the hardest yet on competitors but they all enjoyed the challenge and rated the event a success - a success attributable to the team organising and presenting the event of which you are all members.

Providing you have signed on and I therefore have your address, a 2009 Le Jog badge will follow shortly.

Thank you and best wishes of the season and for 2010.

Chrys Worboys – HERO Chief Marshal