Mob vs Blackheath Harriers
A clarion call for the next mob match of the season…
Following our resounding victory over Thames Hare & Hounds last November, it’s once again time to dust off your spikes, lace up your trails, don your vests and have the mud-scrubbing brush ready for after - as we host our the mighty Blackheath Harriers on Saturday 17 January.
All are welcome and greatly encouraged to take part in the 105th running of what is probably one of our oldest running rivalries. Come and be part of the mob - to extend our 5-mob streak while keeping the Pelling-Ratcliff Cup home, where it belongs.
Last year’s meeting in far flung Hayes was crucial and nail bitingly tense; and the sterling efforts of the Ranelagh team that prevailed is evident in this race report >
Our mob matches are for everyone (over 20 years old) - and the more starters we have, the better our chance of victory.
If a hard race doesn’t fit in with your training plans, just take it as a training run – it’s the number of bodies on the starting line that’s the important thing. So let’s come together for a ‘good run in the country side‘, in support of our club and for a chance to chant our Club Cry:
Hobble Gobble
Razzle Dazzle
Zis Boom Bah
Ranelagh Ranelagh
Rah Rah Rah
A reminder from the late Stephen Instone (writing in the RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 159 20 November 2004) that “since the benefits of running a Mob Match for Ranelagh may not be immediately apparent, it may be worth considering that…
Mud is good for the skin, and preserves old fossils.
You get a feel for what it was like to live in ancient Sparta.
You gain experience in tolerating crushing defeat and ignominy.
It’s good for the physiotherapy industry.
You can philosophise over whether 50 counts as a mob.
Spikes aerate the soil.”
If you weren’t inspired before, you definitely should be now. Let’s continue our winning mob streak and make it FIVE in a row. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the team taking us one step closer to our 2nd season of mob-match clean sweep glory!
RACE INFO
• Course: TWO laps of the Thomas Cup covering 7.5 miles (approx. 12 km)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3258019158507273340 ⬅️
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/297660955 ⬅️
• 1pm: Registration & numbers at the clubhouse. We will leave @ 1.45pm for the start @ https://what3words.com/hips.couple.spit ⬅️
• 2pm: Race start, followed by results & tea back at the clubhouse.
• Our clubhouse will be open so stuff can be left there. Kindly note all items are left at your own risk.
• Please read our club’s disclaimer @ https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/disclaimer ⬅️
• In line with UKA approved maximum distances for cross-country, you must be over 20 years old to run.
• If you’re not running, we’d love help with marshalling, time keeping and other light duties on the day. Please email coordinator@ranelagh-harriers.co.uk to volunteer.
Mob Match Course (2 laps)
