October is a fine and dangerous season

[glaconman]

I'm a big fan of XC. 

It's a rewarding type of running with a fine tradition in this country. The long-tail of a race may be abit shorter and thinner than most road races but it still caters for all abilities.

And in which other sport can you compete in the County, Inter-county or National Championships without having to qualify? You just rock-up and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the country. Until they b*gger *ff into the distance that is.
Do a full XC season and you'll be trotting out into the hills in March fitter than you've ever been.