2025 LDWA 100 – Marshals’ Event – Next Stop the Main Event (Norfolk and Suffolk)

And that’s the end of the marshals’ LDWA 100 event for 2025, with 52 starters and 46 finishers, but as ever, everyone should be congratulated on their achievements. Thanks to Katie and her team, the event ran like clockwork and it was marvellous to see the whole operation working well and entrants enjoying the walk. Those more used to walking hills and pretending they’re mountain goats did find a challenge with a relatively flat course, with the ground being quite firm. I had a rather lovely time and all the volunteers were well looked after and I hope that they all enjoyed the event. The lean got the better of a few walkers, but the LDWA is funding research into this rather sub-optimal situation where walkers can start to lean to one side after a long walk which often puts an end to their event.

Congratulations also to the wonderful LDWA chair, Madeleine, who got around the event in not far short of 48 hours which meant that she went for two nights without sleep. At one stage it looked like she might have to retire, but her natural stubbornness ensured she powered on! I did call Madeleine when it was evident she was walking the wrong way and I’m glad I did that as I’ve been promised a steak bake.

But this was all just the precursor to the main event in three weeks that will have over 500 entrants taking part…. I’m already looking forwards to it!