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hat 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 Mee Managing Editor – Dannii Brodie Designers – Ed Clews and Ben Pattison Rat Race Store – David Powell Contributors – Rob Atkin, Paul Smith, Ruth Lee
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hen 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!
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Scotland Coast to Coast Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Edinburgh The Mighty Deerstalker Night Run The Wall River Rat Race - Stockton City to Summit
River Rat Race Glasgow
The Yorkshire Terrier Night Run Legends of Sherwood Forest Night Run Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Nottingham Dirty Weekend
The Crossing Trailblazer Nottingham Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Manchester Trailblazer Forest of Dean Man Vs Mountain Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Cardiff
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Trailblazer - Kent Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest London Horseplay Night Run
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Strap 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.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Near Nottingham, Peebles, York and Henley.
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This 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.
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The 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.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Burghley House near Stamford
Standard Price: From £80 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: FREE
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Our 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 series.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Nottinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Kent
Standard Price: From £25 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: FREE
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2013 1-2 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.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Edinburgh to Fort William
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2013 22-23 Our 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.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Carlisle Castle to Gateshead
Standard Price: From ÂŁ120 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: 50% OFF
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2013 12-14 Our classic mountain bike expedition takes you on a journey through 3 national parks, forging a defining off-road line across Northern England.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Whitehaven to Scarborough
Standard Price: From ÂŁ360 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: 50% OFF
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An obstacle course with a twist. Swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash and run around our wet ‘n’ wild 10km riverside race.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Stockton-On-Tees, Glasgow
Standard Price: From £29 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: FREE
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2013 31 Take 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!).
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Wales
Standard Price: From £80 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: FREE
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2013 14-15 Can 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.
Up for the challenge? Visit RatRace.com Where: Nairn to Glencoe
Standard Price: From ÂŁ150 Platinum Members: FREE Gold Members: 50% off
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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.
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KEEPS YOU ON TRACK, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OFF IT. SUUNTO QUEST + GPS TRACK POD The 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. Fulfill your Ambition at www.suunto.com
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The outdoors is the new gym. Street Circuits gives you an all body workout, combining short runs and circuitstyle exercises in group classes lasting 45 minutes. Available twice a week in city centre locations nationwide.
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LEVEL UP, YOUR RUN. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13 The 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 nextgeneration running. Learn about the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13 at www.brooksrunning.co.uk
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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.
CYCLING •• 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
BIKE WORKSHOP •• 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
•• 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
•• 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
We are located on the outskirts of York with easy access from the A1. Rat Race Showroom, Stirling Park, Off Amy Johnson Way, York, YO30 4WU
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SWIMMING •• Endless Pool with Contemplas® realtime 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 37
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• Try shoes for size on our treadmill
• Packs and accessories for climbers and runners alike
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• Technical outerwear from the ultra lightweight to super warm
LYCRA BOUND HOOD Lycra bound hood ensures a snug fit around the face and a low profile underneath a climbing helmet
PRE-ELASTICATED REAR HOOD Pre-elasticated rear hood gives a close fit for swift, effective weather protection
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FABRIC Exceptionally high fabric breathability at 25,000 MVTR with a 20,000mm hydrostatic head
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ARTICULATED ARMS Articulated arms for reach high movement and tailored specifically to reduce hem lift
REFLECTIVE DETAILS 360° ‘DUSK TILL DAWN’ reflectivity
SEAMS Micro-taped seams throughout to increase breathable surface area
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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. • 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
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• Join us on Wednesday Swim nights at Allerthorpe Lake and try on our demo wetsuits in open water. See timetable at RatRace.com
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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. • 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
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• Dynamic bike analysis: Includes an assessment to ascertain your current flexibility and tailors your bike to provide the most comfortable ride
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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.
• Free 6 week and 12 month service with every bike bought from Rat Race
• A wide range of maintenance options for any bike.
• We offer custom builds if you have something extra special in mind
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• Our mechanics are all Cytech level 2 or 3 and advanced wheel builders.
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• 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
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• 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
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