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LittleBigMan
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 Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 09:47:50 AM
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As I'm not sure of the level of interest in the Ridgeway Relay and whether or not it's realistic to enter a team, perhaps we can use this thread to test the water.
Importantly, a date hasn't been agreed for this event, but it will be in June http://www.marlboroughrunningclub.co.uk/ridgewayrelay.shtm
In addition, entries need to be in early, as demand is likely to be high.
Info quoted from the offcial site....
"The Ridgeway is one of England's national trails, covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Overton Hill near Marlborough.
The Ridgeway Relay is a team relay, organised by Marlborough Running Club. It is run over ten legs, the legs varying in length from 5.4 miles to 11.0 miles - all teams must include at least 8 male, 2 female, or vice versa. The route is scenic, hilly and off-road. Teams are responsible for their own route planning & support on the day and we strongly advise that you recce your leg in advance!"
For info, Fishyweb has already expressed an interest
Any info, lessons learned etc etc would be really useful if we decide to go for this one. Thanks
Ian
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 07 Feb 2009 1:56:21 PM |
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Heavyweight
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 1:50:50 PM
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Thanks for the interest & info David
Interested
Steve Gunn
David Kindred
We'll see what other responses we get on Ridgeway and the others you've posted
Cheers
Ian
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 07 Feb 2009 1:52:48 PM |
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Dips
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Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 1:54:01 PM
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The Welsh one requires 20 runners, might be difficult and the cut off times are not too lenient so its a no from me for that one.
Wouldn't mind the Cotswolds but timing isn't good for me.
I liked the Ridgeway last year, might be up for a leg.
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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Mij0
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Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 4:24:03 PM
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really enjoyed this last year even running with sore achilies. Would be interested in a leg. The castles relay looks good but pretty tough.
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 7:41:28 PM
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Thanks for the info Dips
Interested
Steve Gunn
David Kindred
Mijo
Dips
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 07 Feb 2009 7:41:53 PM |
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domstevens
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Posted - 08 Feb 2009 : 10:37:26 AM
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Might be up for the cotswolds one, depends on work commitments.
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Lazybones
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Posted - 09 Feb 2009 : 12:53:59 PM
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Would be interested in Ridgeway (so long as I am wrapped in cotton wool for the preceding weeks!!) but would depend on date. If doesn't clash too much with Ridgeway (both June) might be up for Cotswolds. Castles is much too fast for me.
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 07:16:15 AM
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Message from the Ridgeway organiser.
The 20th. running of the Ridgeway Relay will be held on Sunday, 21st. June2009. We will be sending out invitation to all your clubs in a couple of weeks from now. |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 10:42:33 AM
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Thanks David
Good now we have a date for us to play with
Any help and advice you can offer for this year would be appreciated, as I understand you led with this last year and did a grand job 
Cheers
Ian
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MarkWillcocks
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 1:32:49 PM
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subject to the logistics again.....i,m a yep too.....
great fun last year....
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 5:47:21 PM
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Climbing by the day
Interested
Steve Gunn
David Kindred
Mijo
Dips
LB?
Mark Wilcox (subject to logistics)
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 8:05:38 PM
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And what about you LBM? Are you available for any of these relays? 
At some stage it might be worth either an e-mail to all members about these relays and/or a bit on the home page? |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 8:27:06 PM
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Yes thanks David, I have already contacted Alan about a DLIST for a global email drop. Alan said he will send me the details and I'll take it from there.
There is in fact a piece on the main page of the site propmting members to contact me with any interest in Relays incidentally, but I'll review what's there nevertheless.
A specific Relay section has also been created and the hope is that Matt can trasfer all Relay specific threads to this area. This will add focus and is more convenient.
Finally, I have already expressed a desire to run a leg in the RNR and am in theory up for a leg of Ridgeway (although I'm not strictly an off roader)but given that the organisers have only just announced the date, it has been difficult for members to commit, including me. This falls around my birthday and I usually take some leave at this time.
I'll put my name down as a possible though.
Interested
Steve Gunn
David Kindred
Mijo
Dips
LB?
Mark Wilcox (subject to logistics)
Ian Thomas
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 11 Feb 2009 5:47:28 PM |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 8:58:56 PM
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Just for info, this is a letter I received last night in response to my query of the 7th Feb to the organisers of the Ridgeway Relay
Hi Ian,
Good hear you are interested.
We'll include you when the invitations go out in the next couple of weeks.
The date of the event is 21st June. This is the 20th. Ridgeway Relay, so we are planning to mark the occasion somehow, possibly with some sort of memento for all participants - not sure what yet, but it will mean the entry fee has to go up this year.
If you haven't heard any more by the end of this month please get back to
us.
Alan Joslin
Marlborough RC
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 10 Feb 2009 9:00:10 PM |
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vslow
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Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 11:28:51 AM
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Interested
Steve Gunn
David Kindred
Mijo
Dips
LB?
Mark Wilcox (subject to logistics)
Ian Thomas
Matt Leatham
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