June 28, 2007

Recce runs for the next two GP races

Event No. 5 in this year’s Club Hill Running Grand Prix the Dollar North Cape hill race takes place one week on Saturday, 7^th July 2007 at 2pm. The Hillbillies are therefore planning a recce of the race route this Sunday, 1^st July 2007. So if you fancy reminding yourself how good it is to get out on the hills or if you fancy trying the race for the first time and would like an idea of what you would be letting yourself in for, then come along.The pace will be easy with plenty of stops to regroup and it is anticipated that we should cover the 9 mile route that ascends 3000 feet in around 2 – 2.5 hours.
We plan to meet at the back of Dollar Academy at the start of Dollar Glen

Event No. 6 the Maddy Moss Mash also takes place in July and is an ideal test for anyone who has not done a hill run before but would like to sample the delights of a shorter yet physical race. It takes place on Wednesday 18^th July 2007 at 7pm and covers 6.5 miles with an ascent of 2500 feet. We are also planning to recce the route on Thursday 12^th July 2007 at 7pm from the start of Tillicoultry Glen GR NS 915 975.

Follow this link: http://www.multimap.com/maps/#t=l&map=56.15778,-3.74843|14|4&loc=GB:56.15778:-3.74843:14|NS%20915%20975|NS%20915%20975 Again the pace will be easy and we plan to take around 1.5 hours to complete the circular route.

Please come prepared with appropriate shoes (fell shoes or grippy trail shoes will do) and be prepared to carry waterproof body cover – even if the conditions are fair.

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