LAST Sunday a select group of RATS gathered at the corner of Twelve Mile Road and the Princes Highway, all set to take on the Walter Hood course.
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It was a cool, but calm and sunny morning, just perfect for a challenging hit out.
The run heads south east from the highway and is gradually downhill for about 7km, where we hit our first creek crossing.
From here, the run is quite undulating, all the way to the Walter Hood Memorial and a beautiful sandy beach.
The full run is about a 26km out and back, which is quite mentally tough, as you know the return journey is mainly uphill.
Only one runner and two mountain bikers made the full distance on this occasion as others were satisfied to turn back early, with distances varying from 14 to 18km.
One of our mountain bikers Michael, created history by becoming the first RAT ever to be nominated for the Platypus of the Year Award. In fact, a double Platypus.
The first Platypus occurred at a massive mud puddle, in the middle of the road.
Michael caught his handlebar on a small sapling, which twisted the handlebar unexpectedly and next thing, he was testing the depth and quality of the muddy water.
Jack was heard to say, "Well I'm really happy, because it wasn't me".
Jack was smiling for quite some time.
The second was a creek crossing where Michael errantly chose the deeper side to cross, with the inevitable result.
Steve enjoyed the free entertainment and invited Michael to come more regularly.
Coffee after at the Coffee Guild was enjoyed by all.
Next Sunday - August 2:
Next Sunday is the RATS Handicap No. 7, at Mollymook. Please meet at the 4th pergola north of the Surf Club and be ready to run at your handicap time, listed below. New runners head off at 7am - all welcome.
5.5km Series:
Sharon Whittaker 4:00, Wil Harding 4:00, Barbara Maxwell 6:20, Janet Millwood 6:30, Gay Shearman 6:45, Rose Robinson 7:15, Wendy Smith 7:15, Leanne Harding 7:45, Vivienne Darby 8:50, Stacey Abbott 8:15, Jodie Toghill 8:30, Maree Randall 10:30, Aimee Randall 10:30, Sam Harding 12:30, Brent Harding 12:30, Dion Carter 16:15, Harm Schaap 16:30, Ice Schaap 17:30, Jono Schaap 17:40, Steve Grant 20:00.
10km Series:
Margot McGinness -2:00, Lauri Perino 0:00, Rose Robinson 0:45, Jack Robertson 1:00, Bob White 2:00, Sean Pidcock 5:00, Cheryl Johnston 5:15, Maree Randall 5:50, Brendan Gay 7:30, Kim Waters 8:00, Tom Sutton 8:00, Max Hosgood 8:15, Geoff Darby 8:45, Gay Shearman 9:00, Jodie Toghill 9:45, Ian Robinson 10:40, Kevin Le 13:00, Dion Carter 17:00, Paul McDonald 17:00, Martin Tomasini 18:00, Brendan Scollary 18:20, Steve Grant 23:30.
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.
A beginners walk/run, with encouragement and support, can be arranged - distance and timing is flexible.
For further information, ring or text Lauri on 0438 44 55 73.
Regular 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: 6.15pm, meet at Mollymook Surf Club car park, 7-8km.
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:
August 2 - 5.5 and 10km Handicap # 7 – (Mollymook)
August 15-16 – Capital to Coast Running Event - Multi Stage and Team Events
August 15-16 - Wagga Trail Marathon Events - 5km, 10km, Half and Full Marathon
August 16 - Sutherland Athletics Club Half Marathon - 1km, 2km, 3km, 5km, 10km and 21.1km
August 23 - 5.5km (for all) Handicap # 8 - (Mollymook – Reverse).
August 30 - Kevin Maxwell Memorial Mile – (Narrawallee Inlet)
September 13 - Forster ‘Sweatshed’ 10km and half marathon
September 13 - Moruya SLSC's Town to Surf Fun Run - 8km
September 20 – Blackmore’s Sydney Bridge Events
For more information, see Ulladulla RATS on Facebook, or visit our web page at: http://ulladullarats.weebly.com
