For all the challengers and their supporters still wanting to donate but hasn't managed to put their sponsorship online please use the following link. I am pulling together photos and a couple more films along with actual challenge times. www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/TheSallyChallenge4.8.12

Thanks again :-) 

Yesterday was amazing!! Check out the real peoples' Olympics!!! Well done and thanks again to everyone!!! http://vimeo.com/46958027 Enjoy :-) 

The Sally Challenge 4.8.12

I am totally blown away by all the people that helped, donated and took part in today's The Sally Challenge. It was great success for an amazing cause. The Accord Hospice always put others first. Looking forward to next year! If you are looking to donate any money please use the following link. I am now on my mission to do New York Marathon. Thanks again. Mum would have loved it!http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AndrewMcAllister1

Entries for The Sally Challenge close on Thursday night. Don't delay #putothersfirst 

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The Sally Challenge 4.8.12 Race Brief

Hi Sally Challengers,

I hope you are all looking forward to a great day next Saturday.

I want to thank everyone so far for their enthusiasm and support as the Sally Challenge returns for a second year, bigger and better than ever.

Registration time is from 1000 to 1045 at Rowardennan.

You can choose to be dropped off; however, we have organised a large bus to transport all challengers from Milngavie Train Station to Rowardennan departing at 0930; this location is only a 5 minute walk from the finish line event village so we urge you to park cars somewhere near here and let us take you in comfort to the start.

There will be NO transport offered back to collect parked vehicles from Rowardennan at the end of the day so please make use of the bus.

Bike Transportation

We can transport your bikes to the start line and once you finish your run we will deliver them back to the finish line in Milngavie

Bike Drop Off: Friday night between 1900-2000 at 1 Park Terrace, Glasgow, G3 6BY.

Bikes will be left at the owners risk and will stored in secured car park overnight with 24 hour security.

If you miss this you will be responsible for getting your bike to the start line.

Please take transition bags to the registration with you on 4.8.12 including your helmets which are mandatory.

Please remember the bus will leave Milngavie Train Station car park at 0930hrs.

It is expected that we’ll start the race from the car park adjacent to the Rowardennan Hotel on the left of the B858 as you enter the village. Look out for the Sally Challenge signage and start line banner.

We are working very hard to ensure a good relationship with local business and residents; as such we would appreciate it greatly if you would car share where possible, adhere to the directions of marshals and park with consideration once you drop the competitor off.

Attendance at the Safety Briefing (1050hrs at the Start line) is compulsory for ALL competitors and will contain a full course description and emergency instructions.

The Route

Approximate course distances are confirmed at around 13 miles of biking on sealed surface, followed by just over 9 miles of trail running. Remember that this type of running (especially after a bit of a cycle) will be more tiring and challenging than the equivalent distance on tarmac. Pace yourself and enjoy the lovely scenery!

Safety Crew, marshals and the event Directors will be out on the course at various points and will encourage, direct and re-assure for those that need it.

Highland Spring Water, Lucozade and jelly beans will be available at transition and thought the RUN section of the challenge. There will be no water stations during the bike section so we suggest that you hydrate well before the race and carry any hydration and nutrition with you in your jersey, pack or bottle cage.

Numbers will be available to attach to your transition bag at registration for the Bike to Run transition point. Any equipment, food or drink you wish to have waiting for you should be placed in this bag which will in turn be used afterwards to return any items left in transition to the finish line.

Challenge Start

1100 Cyclists (Helmets are compulsory THROUGHOUT the bike stage and you will not be able to start the event without one). Competitors will be released from the start line as individuals or in small groups, this decision will be taken on the day based on the risk assessment of the volume of traffic on the road. Your time of departure, arrival in transition and finish time will be individually logged and available after the event.

For any equipment you may need at the transition stage after you bike section you can give that at the registration team at the start line who will ensure this is transported to the transition point for you; the transition will be managed by a team that will ensure your change is smooth and no time is lost. If you are using clipped/clipless pedals and Road Shoes we will mark your bag with one of your spare numbers so that you can easily find your trainers. All helmets, bikes and any other equipment will be transported to the finish line in Milngavie in a bag with your race number on it.

Finish line

The race will conclude approximately 800 metres before the end of the West Highland Way route in Milngavie. It is in the park immediately North of the Milngavie Community Centre and Library and access will be from Clobber Road.

We are hoping to create a sense of a mini-village for finishers, this will include the provision of medals, goody-bags, hydration, food courtesy of Yo Sushi and as much encouragement and cheering as we can muster! I think there might be a cheeky wee beer or two as well. There will be a small prize giving as well.

We look forward to welcoming you to a great event for an even better cause. Drive safe and remember, when the challenge begins, it’s not a race… so stay safe!

It’s just a wee cycle and a run!!!

Nae Bother!!!

Test 2 - Confidence to get back into it

This is a test blog post...

My fitness levels have been pretty much extinct for the past two years, possibly longer, Park Circuits has given me the confidence to get back into it, although it’s hard for me to attend every class due to work commitments I still feel a great benefit and change in my approach to working out.
 
With more determination and less complaining I’m pretty sure I’ll reach my fitness goals before the summer is out, just to be able to run for more than five minutes is a good start for me!!!

Thanks Park Circuits...my motto is ‘to get up hill 3 without stopping/walking!!!!’

Test - Confidence to get back into it

This is a test blog post...

My fitness levels have been pretty much extinct for the past two years, possibly longer, Park Circuits has given me the confidence to get back into it, although it’s hard for me to attend every class due to work commitments I still feel a great benefit and change in my approach to working out.
 
With more determination and less complaining I’m pretty sure I’ll reach my fitness goals before the summer is out, just to be able to run for more than five minutes is a good start for me!!!

Thanks Park Circuits...my motto is ‘to get up hill 3 without stopping/walking!!!!’