rat race ratalogue spring summer 2013 season

What a year! 2013 promises to be our most Ratisfying yet, with a host of new events being added to a smorgasbord of Rat classics. The Store is crammed to the rafters with nifty

sporting bejazzle and our brand new Membership scheme will have you scurrying away from the Gym and into the Outdoors faster than a Rat up a drainpipe. Plus we lift the lid on our new nationwide network of training runs and rides to get your body and mind ratified for the challenge ahead. Read on inside this issue of the Ratalogue: I promise you minimum use of Rat-based puns and maximum exposure on the detail across the ever-expanding line up of events, retail, membership and training. Welcome to the Rat Race!

Jim Mee, Rat-in-Chief

Ratalogue Team

Editor – Jim MeeManaging Editor – Dannii BrodieDesigners – Ed Clews and Ben PattisonRat Race Store – David Powell Contributors – Rob Atkin, Paul Smith, Ruth Lee

Ratalogue is published by Rat Race (Events), ltd. While the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the content of the magazine is accurate at the time of going to press, it cannot accept responsibility for any errors that may appear. Opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of Rat Race (Events), ltd.

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When Rat Race established its first event in 2004, 300 plucky souls lined up

on the streets of Auld Reekie for a mad dash around town that heralded

the creation of Rat Race Adventure Sports. Many years hence, the Rat Pack

stand proud guardians over the UK’s finest array of adventure sports challenges. From 5k

training runs to iron-distance epics and 400+ mile road rides, 2013 will see some

60,000 people take part in a Rat Race event.

We’ve gone and done some house-keeping too and you can browse our events by genre:

We’ve sectioned them all out into accessible day-long “adventure runs” and multi-day

aspirational “endurance events.” Check out our map for the full run-down UK-wide and

read on to get inspired for the year ahead. Remember too that with our Rat Race Gold and

Platinum memberships you can access a year’s worth of Rat Racing for a one-off fee or an

easy monthly payment, plus benefit from Store kit vouchers and unlimited attendance at

our all-new Training Runs, Rides and Street Circuits sessions. Rat-tastic!

The Yorkshire Terrier Night Run

Dirty Weekend

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LOCATIONS

DO THEM ALL WITH A PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP

Scotland Coast to Coast

Trailblazer - Kent

City to Summit

Horseplay Night Run

Legends of SherwoodForest Night Run

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Edinburgh

The Mighty Deerstalker Night Run

The Wall

River Rat Race - Stockton

The Crossing

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest London

Rat Race Road Trip

Trailblazer Nottingham

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Manchester

Trailblazer Forest of Dean

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Nottingham

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Cardiff

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2013Strap on your headtorch, grab your running shoes

and get ready to become Notorious. We’ve packed

a gloriously murky, muddy off road 10k into

locations around the UK. With camping and post

race parties, these are nights to remember.

Where: Near Nottingham, Peebles, York and Henley.

Standard Price: From £30

Platinum Members: FREE

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2013This is London to Edinburgh in one weekend.

With iconic venues, the best event logistics in

the business, excellent way-marking and a route

that cuts a direct line from A to B along quiet and

picturesque roads through spectacular scenery.

Where: London to Edinburgh



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2013The World’s Largest Obstacle Course. 20 miles,

200 obstacles followed by sport’s most notorious

after-party complete with a colossal camp-site,

monster live music stage and enormous beer tent.

Where: Burghley House near Stamford



Gold Members: FREE

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2013Our family favourite 10k courses offer runners of

all abilities a chance to experience a cracking off

road challenge in the UK’s biggest trail running

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Where: Nottinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Kent



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There are some triathlons that claim to be the

toughest. This one does not claim. Our stunning

iron distance Tri features a swim in the Firth

of Forth, a road bike into the Highlands and a

marathon on Ben Nevis. Don’t fancy the swim?

Check out the duathlon class.

Where: Edinburgh to Fort William




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2013Our ultra-run in the wild frontier lands of ancient

Roman Britain: Hadrian’s Wall country. Covering

69 miles from Carlisle Castle to the Millennium

Bridge in Gateshead you can tackle this in a single

day or as a 2 day double marathon.

Where: Carlisle Castle to Gateshead




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The Ronhill Trail Range is now available at Rat Race Adventure Sports

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2013Our classic mountain bike expedition takes you

on a journey through 3 national parks, forging a

defining off-road line across Northern England.

Where: Whitehaven to Scarborough




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2013An obstacle course with a twist. Swim, wade,

crawl, climb, jump, splash and run around our wet

‘n’ wild 10km riverside race.

Where: Stockton-On-Tees, Glasgow



Gold Members: FREE

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2013Take a marathon add a mountain and pepper with gorge jumping, river swimming, scrambling and a bit of rough

and tumble en-route. Nature provides the obstacles as you tackle this beast of an event. Unleash your inner

Hero and go Man Vs Mountain. (Don’t worry Ladies - it’s for girls too!).

Where: Wales



Gold Members: FREE

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2013Can you cross Scotland in a weekend? There’s only

105 miles of lochs, glens and mountains standing

in your way! Run, cycle and kayak through

breathtaking scenery from Coast to Coast.

Where: Nairn to Glencoe



Gold Members: 50% off

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Legends of Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire

2nd March 2013

Yorkshire Terrier

Newburgh Priory

9th March 2013

The Mighty Deerstalker

Innerleithen, Scotland

16th March 2013

Horseplay

Hambleden, Buckinghamshire

23rd March 2013

Dirty Weekend

Burghley House, Stamford

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Nottingham

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Forest of Dean

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Kent

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River Rat Race

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Men’s Health Survival of the

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Cardiff - 29th September 2013

Nottingham - 12th October 2013

Edinburgh - 20th October 2013

Manchester - 2nd November 2013

London - 16th November 2013

Man Vs Mountain

Snowdonia National Park

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Edinburgh to Ben Nevis

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Scotland Coast to Coast

Nairn to Isles of Glencoe

14th and 15th September 2013

Packing a colossal 10k urban assault course in

each host city, the Survival series will see 25,000

participants try and haul themselves over our

infamous 8ft Wall of Fame - the final of many

obstacles between you and the beer tent.

Where: Cardiff, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, London.



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• Competitively priced Next Day Delivery

• Free Tracked UK Delivery available

• Free Pre-paid Postage Returns Bag with all UK orders

• 90 day No Fuss Refund policy

• Members save an extra 15% off all prices including sale items.

• 15% bike discount available to Gold and Platinum Rat Race Members

• Interest Free Credit available on items over £300

• Price Match plus 10% (up to £10)

CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOWROOM

• Ring 01904 409401, email our staff at [email protected] or talk to us in the York Showroom for expert advice on kit and bikes

• Customers can review our service online at eKomi and give us constructive feedback

• Review a product on RatRace.com and get a £5 store voucher

• We have the kit for your outdoor sports challenge from City to Summit

• Extensive, high end kit range of premium brands

• Our York Showroom features Endless Pool, Bike Fitting, Bike Workshop and Gait Analysis

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SUUNTO QUEST + GPS TRACK PODThe outdoors is your gym. Whether you’re training for competition or fun, you need a watch you can rely on. With Suunto Quest, you can personalize and download your programs. Monitor your heart rate, speed, distance, running cadence and laps in real time. And even share, plan, and analyze your results at Movescount.com. All crafted in a distinctly rugged design you can wear every day.

Pair the Quest with GPS Track Pod and monitor your training to an even greater depth.

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The outdoors is the new gym. Street Circuits gives you an all body workout, combining short runs and circuit-

style exercises in group classes lasting 45 minutes.

Available twice a week in city centre locations nationwide.

Where: London, York, Leeds and Glasgow

Standard Price: Packages from £3 per session


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LEVEL UP, YOUR RUN.Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13The game of life can drain anyone’s energy. Level up your run with the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13. Brooks DNA in the midsole adapts to your every step for a plush, cushioned ride. The Omega Flex Grooves in the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13 add even more flexibility while reducing weight, allowing you to float at your highest level. This shoe ain’t no game. This is next-generation running. Learn about the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13 atwww.brooksrunning.co.uk

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Whether working on your split times or running

for fun, these are for you. Our training runs offer

great venues, way-marked routes and a timing

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With our state-of-the-art fitting facilities and showroom

in York, Rat Race is more than just a website.

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The Rat Race showroom in York is the one stop destination for adventure sports.

We offer a wide range of services to help you improve your performance and

technique in running, cycling and swimming.

We are located on the outskirts of York with easy access from the A1.

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• Dartfish® real-time video analysis – we’ll show you how your cycling can be improved and combat those persistent aches and pains

• Calfee® Sizer Cycle – find out your optimal bike position for a better quality riding experience

• Gebiomized® Saddle Pressure and foot analysis - reduce pressure and spread load for a more comfortable ride

• Fully qualified in-house sports therapist and Bikefit® Technician

• Get a basic tune up to a full strip down and rebuild with Cytech level 2 and 3 mechanics

• Custom frame builds for road, tri and mountain bikes

• Custom wheel builds with qualified wheel builders

CYCLING BIKE WORKSHOP

• Contemplas® real-time video gait analysis – we’ll show you how you can improve your running style and efficiency

• Foot pressure analysis – see how you can reduce the impact on joints and find the ideal shoe for your running style

• Expert staff advice helping you pick from our wide range of trail and road shoes to make sure you get the most comfortable running experience

• Endless Pool with Contemplas® real-time video analysis – achieve more in the pool by improving your stroke and efficiency

• In-depth training and analysis sessions with fully qualified Personal and Fitness Industry Trainer

• Book the pool for personal swimming sessions

• Tri and wetsuit demos - we have female staff on hand for women’s fittings

RUNNING SWIMMING

See our range at RatRace.com

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Mountain at RATRACE.COM

• Footwear range covering climbing, off road running and trekking

• Try shoes for size on our treadmill

• Expert advice from our store staff - in-store, by phone or email

• Packs and accessories for climbers and runners alike

• Technical outerwear from the ultra lightweight to super warm

The outdoors is the new gym and Rat Race has everything you need to push it off road. Our York showroom is manned by climbers and off-road runners to help you get the right kit.

Available at Rat Race Adventure Sports

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FAST AND HYPER LIGHT MOUNTAIN PULL OVER

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Lycra bound cuffs to prevent weather entry and heat loss

Micro-taped seams throughout to increase breathable surface area

ARTICULATED ARMSArticulated arms for reach high movement and tailored specifically to reduce hem lift

LYCRA BOUND HOODLycra bound hood ensures a snug fit around the face and a low profile underneath a climbing helmet

MONTANE® STUFF SACMONTANE® stuff sac perfect for

storage on the move

• Try on a wide range of demo wetsuits in our Endless Pool

• Swim video analysis using Contemplas® to assess your stroke and increase efficiency

• Book swim coaching with our Level 3 triathlon coach to receive pointers on technique and training drills

• Book your own Pool Time to train without turns

• Join us on Wednesday Swim nights at Allerthorpe Lake and try on our demo wetsuits in open water. See timetable at RatRace.com

Book a session - call 01904 409401Swim Lab at RATRACE.COM

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With a wide range of triathlon and swim brands plus our Endless Pool, we will make sure you get the wetsuit that helps you swim your best.

Book a session - call 01904 409401

BIKE LAB

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Bike Fitting at RATRACE.COM

• We’ll measure you up for a new bike using our Calfee® adjustable sizer cycle

• Idenfity and reduce pain with Gebiomized® saddle and pedal pressure analysis

• Bike Fitting using Dartfish® video technology, to make sure your bike is set up for the optimum ride

• Dynamic bike analysis: Includes an assessment to ascertain your current flexibility and tailors your bike to provide the most comfortable ride

As well as offering great bikes online, Rat Race offer state of the art bike fitting services at our York showroom to get the most from your ride.

Book a service - call 01904 409401

BIKE LAB

Bike Workshop at RATRACE.COM

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• Free 6 week and 12 month service with every bike bought from Rat Race

• We offer custom builds if you have something extra special in mind

• A wide range of maintenance options for any bike.

• Our mechanics are all Cytech level 2 or 3 and advanced wheel builders.

Whether buying your bike online or in-store (or even if you’ve not bought your bike from Rat Race) we offer a top class workshop service at our York Showroom.

ADDICT CXThe all carbon Addict CX is the most sought after Cyclocross bike on the market. Its ridiculous lightweight and point and shoot handling make this the bike to have if you want to cross the finish line first. If you're going to duke it out on the Cyclocross course, bring the right weapon.

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RUN LAB

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• Try shoes for size on our treadmill. Have a run and see how they feel. Simples!

• Gebiomized® foot analysis to reduce pain and pressure on your feet

• What amount of support do you need from a shoe? We use Contemplas® video analysis and Footdisk to match you with the right level of support

• Understanding your running form is vital in preventing injury. We use Contemplas® side-on and rear view to assess the shoe types that suit you

With a wide range of run brands on offer, we have all the facilities required to make sure you get a pair of shoes that is just right for your running style.

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