{"id":26048,"date":"2019-06-12T08:29:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T07:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=26048"},"modified":"2020-02-02T12:49:11","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T11:49:11","slug":"heineken-race-to-the-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/06\/12\/heineken-race-to-the-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Heineken Race to The Tower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Heineken\u2019s Race to The Tower covers 53 miles along the\nCotswolds Way to Broadway Tower and is not for the faint-hearted. There\u2019s a\nfair few hills and it\u2019s pretty much undulating all the way, with the terrain\nbeing uneven under-foot. It can be completed in a variety of ways including\nnon-stop, two days (either with or without camping) or just parts of it\n(deciding if you want to take part during day 1 or day 2). You can run, jog,\nwalk or I\u2019m pretty sure crawl some or all of it – it\u2019s up to you. I went along\nwith some friends from running club to complete day 2 walking (27 miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do you need for Race to The Tower?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I would say that you need good fitting footwear – obviously\ndesigned for trail. Other than that maybe a water bottle, collapsible cup, spare\nsocks, something to treat your blisters, a very small bag and a poncho in case\nit rains. They have moved it to July next year but that means nothing when it\ncomes to the heavens opening around here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pit Stops at Race to The Tower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The crew at Race to The Tower were amazing (so much so it\nhas made me look at the rest of their endurance series – Race to the King and\nRace to the Stones!). The pit stops were like nothing we had seen before – well\nstocked with just the right food and drink you needed; great big containers of\nwater to refill your bottle; medics on hand; and recycling facilities! The crew\nwere also really friendly and helpful. The portaloos were nice and clean too\n(apart from at the very first one we went to).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do Race to The\nTower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously if you are thinking of doing an Ultra (or even a marathon like us) I would recommend it just because it was so well organised. There\u2019s not marshalls on route but there\u2019s numbers to ring if you need help. It could get a bit lonely doing it alone but they do advise you do it in at least pairs to ensure safety (and it will help pass the time) – or maybe you will meet new friends along the way. But other than that it is clearly sign-posted (with glowing markers for those non-stoppers going into the night). It ISN\u2019T the easiest of courses – but that will give you even more of a sense of achievement when you receive your well-earned medal at the end! Plus of course there are such beautiful views<\/a> and race photos are provided free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I liked the fact that there were 14 hours to complete our half of the ultra – really taking the pressure off times and making it more about finishing and enjoying our time. Remembering that we walked at a leisurely pace the whole thing. Not only was this great exercise and gave us a sense of achievement but it was great for mental health. I spent 12 and a half hours walking with my friends and it certainly gave us time to talk. Plus I can say I have completed a marathon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you completed Race to The Tower? Or the series, or part of it? Have you any experiences or advice?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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