Lakeland Virtual Challenge
The Lakeland group are going to run the February Virtual Challenge on Facebook to encourage people to get out each day and also to share information and anecdotes about the Lake District in general. Could you please let your members know to head over to the Lakeland Virtual Challenge page to sign up for the challenge by 'liking' their page and to watch for further information from the 1st of February.
'Around Beetham way' - a last Lakeland walk before lockdown
Virtual Y 100 Sir Fynwy
Between the 29 and 31 May 2021, the Virtual - Y 100 Sir Fynwy will be taking place. This will allow any LDWA member to walk a 100-mile route of their choice and entries can be made at Y 100 Sir Fynwy
Entrants will want different things from this event, some will want this to be a private challenge, but we know others will want to feel included as part of a wider event. So, there will be a optional Facebook group and WhatsApp group just for entrants to discuss their training ideas, ask questions of others or just chat through their route and what food and drink they're taking.
And LDWA groups can take part as well. We're conscious that Covid-19 rules aren't yet certain, but we're hopeful that by late May it'll be possible for groups to help their local members who are taking part in the 100 walk. Some groups have already planned pop-up checkpoints, some are collecting the names of volunteers to walk part of the route with entrants to provide company, or to be on call as a mobile checkpoint service to offer moral support. We're hoping groups will consider this in their local area, seeing what they can do to help entrants and seeing if walkers want to buddy up for some or all of the route.
This is a great opportunity for the LDWA community to work together to help those brave walkers and runners taking part in the 100. And, anyone who walks 50 miles in 24 hours or under will qualify for the 100 in 2022 so some entrants might want assistance in completing this shorter distance.
There's also lots that is being planned publicity wise before and during the event and we'll keep in contact with entrants and groups. But, for now, please do see what you can do in your local group. Groups can also see who's entered from their area at Y Sir Fynwy entrants
Julie Cribb
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