Hi All - Some updated information: - NB This is the first of 3 important messages about next Sunday's event.
Firstly LATEST info I have on updated teams: - PLEASE NOTE TEAM NUMBERS
Updated teams: -
Open A Team. Team Number 17
Leg 1 - Nigel Armitage/James Clark
Leg 2 - Karen Pickles/David Coleman (Awaiting confirmation from David)
Leg 3 - Al Chapman/Richard Gibson
Leg 4 - Paul Gaille/Jim Cantwell
Leg 5 - Robert Samuels/Simon Coughlan
Leg 6 - Darren Burnley/ Gary Bailey
Reserve - None
Open B Team. Team Number 18
Leg 1 - Mark Pawson/Mark Smith
Leg 2 - Tony Mawson/ Richard Allen (Awaiting confirmation from Richard)
Leg 3 - Andrew Smithurst/Steve Cowgill
Leg 4 -Andrew Byrom/Neil Wallace
Leg 5 - Roy Bamford/Jon Pop
Leg 6 -Graham Fisher/John Woodhead
Reserves - Sam Hurrell
David Owen
Please note this team may be subject to change as I may need to ask one of the men (over 40 years old) to run with the Vets team and then backfill with a reserve.
Men's Vet Team. Team Number 19
Leg 1 -Dave Butler/David Kirk
Leg 2 -Dave Cooper/Steve Pattison
Leg 3 -Mark Nolan/Mark Dixson
Leg 4 -Darryl Stead/To be announced - On assumption Steve Boom not fit - Steve please confirm.
Leg 5 - Jim Wheldon/David Hudson
Leg 6 - Dave Burdon/Andy Hardaker
Reserve - Urgently Needed (Must be male and over 40)
Ladies Team. Team Number 20.
Leg 1 - Kath Leslie/Lorreta Robson
Leg 2- Jenny Cooper/Sharon Hague
Leg 3- Sue Ransome/Lucy Armstrong
Leg 4 - Katy Ralph/Joy Good
Leg 5 -Carol Parkinson/Lyn Arthurs
Leg 6 -Trish Pop/Ann Francis
Reserves - Caroline Clarke
Possibly Sara Demaine
In the case of Leeds Country Way the numbers are sent to the team captain so I need to see as many of you as possible during the next week. I will be looking to do this as efficiently as possible so as long as I see one of each pair of runners I can pass the partners number through that way.
I will be at the club on Tuesday and also at the Club run which will be at Otley Chevin on Thursday. I am also fairly flexible about any special visits or meetings with people if this is not possible but it would be great if you could get to the club Tuesday or club run Thursday even if you are not running.
Some rules: -
All members of the team MUST wear running numbers and ensure they complete personal details on the reverse. These numbers must not be exchanged.
Numbers will be exchanged for food (Pie and Peas) at The Podger Pub (opposite Garforth Squash Centre) after 16:30 hours for anyone wanting to go and see the finish and of course for those on the glory leg (Leg 6).
Club Colours must be worn.
All teams register at Garforth Sports and Leisure Centre Ninelands Lane on race day before 7:45 am (I WILL DEAL WITH THIS FOR ALL 4 TEAMS)
Race starts at 8am
Anyone found deviating from the route will be time penalised.
Should any team retire from a leg they MUST inform a race marshal.
No runner will be allowed to run more than one leg.
Teams must finish the individual legs with both runners failure to do so may lead to disqualification. A default of 3 hours will be given for any leg not completed by both runners.
Please follow Country Code at all times.
Please show consideration to residents and private property.
Some sensible practice to alleviate risks.
Run routes beforehand (reccies)
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration - Water will be available at checkpoints (It is not mandatory to carry fluids whilst running but you may wish to consider this particularly if the weather is hot).
This is multi terrain therefore many potential trip areas, please keep to paths where possible.
There are a number of road crossings please take care.
The route is a public footpath and is open to the general public, please be considerate and courteous to other users of the Leeds Country Way.
If a runner gets injured on route please report to other runners for them to get messages to nearest checkpoint from where we can send first aid.