Over the course of the next year we already have 5 Ultramarathons planned with a further handful of races also in the wings to let everyone know about us and what we would like to achieve.
With all of the Ultras there is always space for anyone to come and support, pace or simply join in. If you’d like to then all you need do is email us for information: matt@blind100.com is a good start!
So here is our itinerary for those following or looking to get on board....
Ultras
October 9th 2011
Nottingham Ultra (50K)
This is our first “unsupported” race across a mix of trail and road. We’re aiming to complete it in 6 hours.
Anyone else who is coming has the option to complete the full 50k (and we are encouraging people to enter the race itself), or if they only wanted to only come for part of the race then I will look at the race, estimate times and distances and plan points on the route to meet for them to join in.
The route is a point to point (from Blidworth Community Centre to Nottingham Castle) so pacers not running the full distance will be paired and encouraged to meet so they can help each other at the start and finish points.
I will be co-ordinating as we go (like in the Cotswold 100) and adjusting times as necessary.
February 19th 2012
The London Ultra (50K)
Run in a similar fashion to Nottingham, this is the first race of the new season and is an urban 50K
March 10th and 11th 2012
Grantham (50K & 50K)
For those who find a 50K fun, why not join in with the Grantham Ultra? Double the fun!
On Saturday we run 50K point to point finishing for a relaxed evening followed by the return trip on Sunday. Plenty of opportunity for anyone wanting to help, join or be involved on either leg.
May 20th 2012
The Cardiff Ultra 50 Miles
The warm up for the Cotswold 100 begins here with a scenic jaunt from Brecon down into the heart of Cardiff. For the distance I will be arranging a pacing team (as well as having a couple who will run the entire event too) as well as a support team meeting us along the way to keep everyone going.
Meeting points for pacers and runners will be arranged as well as a progress report to keep people aware of times etc. The best part is that this will be all through the day so anyone can be a part of it with us looking at a completion time of between 10 and 12 hours. So who fancies a jog through the hills?
June 22nd -June 23rd 2012
Well here it is! The big one!
The Cotswold 100
We are aiming to break the 24 hour barrier on the 2012 100 mile event.
Stages will be mapped out and meeting points linked to it meaning that a full pacing team and support team can be involved.
As with this year it will be managed on the road with everyone kept in contact and part of it including the final run in with Simon for those who choose. A couple of members are already planning to do the full 100 miles with Simon so why not look to join us for 10, 20 or however many miles you fancy!
Logistics will be figured out and distributed in the months leading up to it all with even more information to help and support everyone running with us. As with this year everyone is welcome and the more the merrier is the plan.
We are also planning to enter a number of other races as part of training and to raise awareness.
These include (so far)
Oxford Half Marathon
Stroud Half Marathon
The Guy Fawkes 5
A proposed track marathon in November in co-operation with Simon Buckden (the man behind 100 marathons in 100 weeks in aid of PTSD)
More will no doubt follow as we are looking to spread the message far and wide so if you want to join in with any races please just ask.
Alternatively if you know of anyone who would like to run who is visually impaired or blind (primarily in the Gloucestershire region due to team numbers) then please also let us know and we can plan something to help.
For more information, to get in touch or even just to say hi please email us and become part of the Blind 100!
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