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Post by Adair on Jun 6, 2011 8:54:52 GMT 1
Well it's that time of year again, the greatly anticipated Tattenhall Tough Team Challenge on Friday 24th June See details here www.tattenhallrunners.com/21.htmlHelsby generally have a few teams in this so now is the time to start thinking of your teams of three!
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Post by geordiepaul on Jun 6, 2011 21:02:45 GMT 1
Daft question alert. Does each member run the 9 miles or is it approx 3 miles each for a 3 man team?
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Post by Adair on Jun 6, 2011 22:35:19 GMT 1
Not a daft question at all.
Each member runs the 9 miles, and the last person in for that team is the teams time, but usually all members of the team run it together, much better for morale and support too
Probably similar to the Helsby Wednesday run, except a particularly steep section known as 'the railway'!
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Post by Mike Searle on Jun 7, 2011 21:32:33 GMT 1
The TTTR is a classic evening event, particularly with the legendary (or should that be notorious!) Railway', suitable for all and very social by virtue of the team element where teams of 3 run the colurse with the last team member's time scoring for the team. Hence there's no value on disbanding as soon as the gun fires and in fact you'll achieve more by helping each other. Although a mere 400 metres long (or should that be high!), you've definitely on for a 400 metre Personal Worst on the ascent but fear not because Tattenhall Runners kindly post the Grim Reaper at the summit who will generously offer you his hand to help you up the last couple of steps - if you dare take it . . !
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Post by Mike Searle on Jun 7, 2011 21:36:04 GMT 1
Also, I traditionally organise a 'pre-TTTR' social recee of the course, followed by a couple of shandy's in the Sportsman's Pub in Tattenhall. Details to follow soon! The emphasis is on a social ruin with everyone sticking together - you can save your racing heroics for June 24th! I usually arrange it as an alternative to the weds club run - would that suit everyone or would perhaps a Friday evening be more popular? Answers on a forum near you please!
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Post by stever on Jun 8, 2011 13:54:54 GMT 1
Time I actually turned up for this, always had some sort of weak excuse till now
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Post by marshallini on Jun 9, 2011 11:34:38 GMT 1
It is a good race and I'm tempted to make a racing comeback here.
Two weeks to go plenty of time to get in shape.....
I've never had a bad run in a Tattenhall race. (some pitiful times, but I've always put in a good effort and had fun)
I might turn up and see if anyone is short a man.
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Post by Adair on Jun 9, 2011 12:31:06 GMT 1
Be good to see you there Chris, will race if required. Think i'm down for doing the Lymm5k the day after too
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Post by Mike Searle on Jun 11, 2011 12:04:08 GMT 1
It’s June, the trails are erupting with lush vegetation, sunny skies and light nights are here again and the longest day is approaching.
And of course that means only one thing . . .
The classic Tattenhall Tough Team Race will soon be here (Friday 24 June, 1915).
Traditionally I like to organise (in the loose sense of the word!) a ‘pre-TTTR- recee’ of the course as an alternative to our usual Weds evening run.
The recee covers the same race route, including the legendary Railway (a delight not to be missed!) but at a social pace, inclusive for all. Approx 9 miles, half road, half off-road (terrain very similar to our Weds evening run), great views and environment. It’s fab! Followed by refreshment in Tattenhall. How good is that! And no date clash with any midweek races!
So, I hear you saying ‘that sounds great Mike, right up my avenue, how do I get involved?’
Easy - here are the details:
• Date: Weds 15th June
• Start time: 1845 (to allow extra travelling time to Tattenhall)
• Meeting point: Outside the Tattenhall recreation club, (where the Borders league starts) • Afterwards:
o There are good male and female showering facilities in the recreation club but it can be a little bit of a lottery whether the club is actually open. Most times we’ve been OK. o Drinks and conviviality in a local Tattenhall hostelry (we usually favour the Sportsman’s as it’s very close and has a good selection of beers & ales) to follow the run & showers.
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is welcome, it’s a social run (save your heroics for the actual race on June 24th) and a very enjoyable one at that!
I’ll look forward to seeing you there – you won’t be disappointed!
Best wishes, Mike
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Post by marshallini on Jun 12, 2011 14:52:10 GMT 1
"The Railway"
Had a go of running up the railway today..........and failed!
I have done it before and I will do it again, it's my new challenge.
Took me 4:08 to get to the top, but I only to managed to run 1:42 before I ran out of steam .
Video doesn't really do it justice.
(please forgive the heavy breathing, snot blowing, spitting and other odd noises)
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Post by Adair on Jun 12, 2011 16:51:06 GMT 1
some interesting noises there Chris! ;D
commendable effort although somehow it didn't 'seem' as steep as i've remembered of past, guess it's the angle of camera etc,
tried a few reps of woodhouse hill yesterday but couldn't break 2 mins for the first one, and was losing about 5 seconds each time I tried it thereafter
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Post by marshallini on Jun 12, 2011 21:17:35 GMT 1
somehow it didn't 'seem' as steep as i've remembered of past, guess it's the angle of camera etc, That video really does not convey the true vertiginousness of it.
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Post by Adair on Jun 12, 2011 22:52:49 GMT 1
good job your spelling does
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Post by stever on Jun 13, 2011 9:14:11 GMT 1
First rule of bike and run photography - always swizz the angle otherwise it never looks hard enough I had a go at running up Woodhouse Hill (steps from the gate?) at the weekend, with a bike on my shoulder (cyclo cross training, ahem). It rained, it was hard and unpleasant, will try again.
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Post by Mike Searle on Jun 13, 2011 13:59:43 GMT 1
Well that video's really selling it isn't it! I feel that my twist, ie: using the word 'legendary' was a much better marketing strategy - in fact after watching (or more accurately listening) to all that heavy breathing and goodness knows what being expelled (!!), I'm wondering if I should give it a miss myself!! Looks pretty tough!!
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