Post by murdo on Feb 14, 2009 18:30:26 GMT
More great news about the growing status of the "Fling". The race has been selected as the official UK Athletics trial for the British Ultra Team. Details from UK Athletics are copied below. Time to focus even harder for the guys and girls in our elite groups. Good luck to them all.
IAU World Trail Challenge
Sierre Chevalier France 12th July 2009. The key target for athletes running long distance mountain and trail races in 2009, will be the IAU World Trail Challenge Sierre Chevalier France 12th July 2009.
This is a serious mountain race between 1500m and 2900m in altitude with 4 cols to climb and runners will need to carry survival kit and be self sufficient through the 4 checkpoints/drink stations.
It is UK Athletics' intention to send a total of five athletes (mix of
men and women) to these Championships. The male and female winners of the designated UKA trial race - The Highland Fling on 25 April - www.highlandflingrace.org - will be granted automatic selection subject to the selectors being satisfied that they have the experience to cope with the conditions of the IAU event. The other places will be selected based on proven ability, with greatest emphasis being placed on performances in the trial.
All athletes wishing to be considered for selection must submit their
details to Norman Wilson by (the day before the trial), including details of relevant experience and recent race performances. N Wilson - Wilsonanne691@aol.com or write to Norman Wilson 61 Darrell Close, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4YR to be received by no later than Thursday 14 May 2009. Qualifying Period: All performances from 1st January 2008, up to 26th April 2009, will be taking into consideration. It will be necessary for current fitness to be evident prior to selection and athletes to be injury free.
IAU World Trail Challenge
Sierre Chevalier France 12th July 2009. The key target for athletes running long distance mountain and trail races in 2009, will be the IAU World Trail Challenge Sierre Chevalier France 12th July 2009.
This is a serious mountain race between 1500m and 2900m in altitude with 4 cols to climb and runners will need to carry survival kit and be self sufficient through the 4 checkpoints/drink stations.
It is UK Athletics' intention to send a total of five athletes (mix of
men and women) to these Championships. The male and female winners of the designated UKA trial race - The Highland Fling on 25 April - www.highlandflingrace.org - will be granted automatic selection subject to the selectors being satisfied that they have the experience to cope with the conditions of the IAU event. The other places will be selected based on proven ability, with greatest emphasis being placed on performances in the trial.
All athletes wishing to be considered for selection must submit their
details to Norman Wilson by (the day before the trial), including details of relevant experience and recent race performances. N Wilson - Wilsonanne691@aol.com or write to Norman Wilson 61 Darrell Close, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4YR to be received by no later than Thursday 14 May 2009. Qualifying Period: All performances from 1st January 2008, up to 26th April 2009, will be taking into consideration. It will be necessary for current fitness to be evident prior to selection and athletes to be injury free.
