Video thanks to Peter Bradley

Start and finish is to the north of the West Baldwin Reservoir with the event getting under way at 7.00pm. Registration is from 6.00pm at the car park opposite the reservoir. Would all competitors please note that DEFA have granted us dispensation to use the car park as the Colden Plantation is closed at present. Please use the main entance only and do not go into the wooded area. Also please do not park anywhere near the start and finish area.

Parking could be a problem so it would be advisable to car share if possible.
A decision as to what safety gear will need to be carried will be decided on the day depending on weather. Minimum age is 14 years on 1st January 2012.

This is a plea for sponsorship on behalf of Lucy and I, who are running the Great Manchester 10K on the 20th May. This has been a great target for Lucy, inspiring her to train-up for this event: we have had a hired running machine in our back lounge since early January! Just recently, now that the weather is getting better and the evenings longer, we have been out pounding the streets (and hills) too. We have set ourselves the target of £500 each – which seems like quite a lot! So hopefully as many of you as possible will be able to sponsor us – please!

We are running in aid of our local children’s Hospice – Rebecca House. Here are some details from their website;

“Rebecca House offers specialist palliative care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families. Providing respite, emergency, and end of life care, in a new and purpose built hospice.
Rebecca House offers a home from home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in an informal, comfortable setting. It is a safe haven where those most in need are assessed and nurtured enabling them to go on living.”

Unfortunately, being on the Isle of Man, they can’t make use of JustGiving or similar websites which make it easy for you to sponsor people. So if you are able to sponsor us, can you please use the PayPal link at the bottom of the Rebecca House web page. Please enter our names in the “Purpose” box, and click “Update Totals”.

Onboard with Peter Bradley

Minimum age is 16 years as of 1st January 2012. All competitors must carry full safety gear.

There will be a bit of a get together for anyone that fancies it in the Cat with No Tail pub after the race.

Results - Men, Ladies

7th Overall 1st Vet 40, Lloyd

16th, Jackie

66th, Tom

154th Rob

Sunny conditions for the Up and Running sponsored 20Km race led to a number of records being broken.

This contrasted with the last race in 2010, when wind, rain and navigation caused major problems for the small field of 17 starters.

1st Man: Lloyd Taggart 1st lady: Jackie Lee

2nd Man: Simon Skillicorn 2nd Lady: Judith Quane

3rd Man: Ian Gale 3rd Lady: Kate Burge

Thanks to the organisers, landowners, and other helpers.

Draft results here:  narradale2012_results1.pdf.

There will be two start times, 9.00am for those expecting to take over 3 hours and 10.00am for the main race.

Registration will be open from 8.30am at Sulby Cladaghs.

Full safety gear is mandatory to all competitors. Minimum age is 18 years as of January 1st 2012
The race takes place on or near private land. We have permission to recce the course and for race day but please ensure you stick to the route description and do not cross any fences in to private property. Full route description and map on manxfellrunners.org
Marshals are still required for the race to go ahead. If you can help please contact marshals@manxfellrunners.org. Deadline for marshals will be Friday 30th March.

We have decided to have a cut off date for those who have not put their names forward to do their compulsory marshalling stint. Anyone who is not on the chart by 1st June will not count for the 2012 league. Helping with Septembers Manx Mountain Marathon is another option open to everyone.

Video coverage by Peter Bradley

Minimum age is 18years as of January 1^st 2012.

More details including route description and map available here