A LARGE group of Ulladulla RATS met at the Rural Fire Station on Croobyar Road, Milton last Sunday.  

It was a cool morning, but sunny and calm - perfect for running.

Most of the runners did a 17.5km loop down Woodstock Road, Evans Lane, Elephant Road and back via Croobyar Road.  

This is a beautiful, but hilly run.  The fog in the valleys was just stunning.

Jack, otherwise known as Magellan, took Jodie on a short cut off Elephant Road.  Have you made it home yet Jodie?  

If the road (minor dirt track) headed in the direction Jack promised, then they would have clocked up 12-13km for the morning.

Vivienne turned back after the extremely long and steep hill past the old G-Zone Flower Farm, for a tough 10km hit out.

Coffee after at the Milkhaus Cafe was hot and tasty - perfect after such a long, challenging run.

Next Sunday, May 31, please meet at Narrawallee Inlet for Handicap # 3.  This is a flat 5km race for all - even those in the 10km series.  

The clock starts at 7am and you will be responsible for starting according to your handicap time listed below.  

New runners will start at 7am.

Handicaps - 5km series - Ken Saunders -11:00, Wil Harding 1:00, Barbara Maxwell 5:30, Wendy Smith 6:15, Leanne Harding 6:30, Rose Robinson 6:30, Stacey Abbott 7:30, Sharon Whittaker 7:30, Vivienne Darby 8:15, Jodie Toghill 9:30, Maree Randall 9:30, Aimee Randall 9:30, Sam Harding 11:15, Brent Harding 11:15, Harm Schaap 13:30, Ice Schaap 13:30, Jono Schaap 13:30, Dion Carter 14:45.

Handicaps - 10 Km Series - Margot McGinness -2:00, Laurie Perino -0:30, Jack Robertson -0:30, Bob White 0:45, Rose Robinson 0:45,Maree Randall 2:15,Cheryl Johnston 2:45, Jodie Toghill 3:45, Brendan Gay 3:45, Tom Sutton 4:00, Max Hosgood 4:00, Geoff Darby 4:15, Gay Shearman 4:30, Kim Waters 4:30, Ian Robinson 4:45, Kevin Le 6:00, Paul McDonald 8:45, Martin Tomasini 9:00, Brendan Scollary 9:30, Steve Grant 11:30.

All Welcome:

The Ulladulla RATS welcome guests, visitors and potential new members to join us, for any of our runs. All standards catered for. 

There is no initial fee, just come along and join in. You are not obliged to run the full distance and can turn back at any stage. 

Individual assistance (shorter, slower runs) can be organised for potential members (full membership is $15 per year). 

For further information, ring or text Lauri on 0438 44 55 73.

Midweek Training:

Tuesday: 6:15am, meet at Macca’s car park, up to 10km.

Wednesday: 6am, meet at Narrawallee Inlet – interval training - or flat running - suitable for beginners & serious athletes, distances from 1.7km.

Thursday: 4pm - beginners walk/run, with encouragement and support - up to 4km - by arrangement, please ring or text Lauri on 0438445573.

Friday: 6:15am, meet at Mollymook Surf Club car park, up to 10km.

Saturday Bike Riding: 7am, meet at the Heritage Bakery, Milton.

Sunday: runs will generally start at 6.30am - Handicaps start at 7am.

RATS Upcoming Events:

May 31 - 5km (for all) Handicap # 3 - (Narrawallee Inlet)

June 7 - Macleay Valley Marathon - South West Rocks, 10km, half and full marathon.

June 14 - 5.5 & 10km Handicap # 4 – (Mollymook - Charity Day)

June 14 - Georges River Festival of the Feet - Lake Gillawarna - 3km, 7km, 14km and 21km 

June 28 - 10 & 14.5km Handicap # 5 – (Mollymook)

July 4-5 - Gold Coast Marathon Events

July 5 - Shoalhaven King of the Mountain - 32km and for the first time: multiple distance events.

For more information, see Ulladulla RATS on Facebook, or visit our web page at:  http://ulladullarats.weebly.com