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It has been great to see that the group all agree that Walking Relays are fun. That is what they are designed to be.
I did not pick on any one team deliberately but was, as Bart put it, speaking in a philosophical manner. I also worded my original message about teams that REGULARLY enter a "gun" team rather than what I see as a more balanced team. This is why I congratulated Taranaki for their team selection process. It encourages teams to continue entering an event year after year.
I would hate to see quality events like the Marton to Wanganui and the around Taupo declining in numbers because one or two teams are REGULARLY sending virtually unbeatable selections. This should not stop groups from occassionally selecting a special team, just don't do it regularly (every year). We must keep the "FUN" in these events.
I am not saying that you have to be highly placed to be able to enjoy yourself as is established by the fact that I entered a team in last year's Halcombe relay with a six person team that had a combined age of nearly 400 years. We enjoyed ourselves, knowing that we were doing our best and beat teams much younger than us.
Roll on the next relay. Paul.
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