Toonie Express Event Reviews 2012 
Caythorpe Dash
results and review to follow
Hell In The Middle
Race Date Saturday 11th February
Distance Around 10 Miles
Venue Cannock Chase
it was a cold icy morning for hellrunner 2012 ,it was a different course to last year which was great as the walk to the start was cut short by 50% which was a problem last year.the course measured around 9.3 miles slightly shorter than the race was advertised for ,however this was due the the icy conditions and the danger from falling over and breaking ankles,its a great course if you like hills as there are plenty of steep inclines and descents to contend with which are very energy zapping ,only one water obstacle this year which was a shame however it was freezing and contained large chunks of ice which was a shock to the system.received a t shirt medal and loads of freebies at the finish.great race if you like hills? by Neil
Results
131th Neil Handley 1.27.31
1137 Runners
Xtreme Challenge
Race Date Sunday 5th february
Distance 10k
Venue Catton Hall
extreme challenge 10k completed in the snow 2 lap course containing jumps,hay bale climbs,frozen water crossings(over waist deep)netted tunnels,up and downhill sections,64 obstacles in total,my bruises and aches are now beginning to show hot bath required great low key race ,but extremly hard you need all your effort to complete the course ,recieved medal and buff excellent price at 14.00 pound should be a must for everybody next year. by Neil
Results
20th Neil Handley 49.29
120 Runners
The Rauceby Ripper
Race Date Saturday 4th February 2012
Distance 8.5 Miles
Venue Rauceby
6 Members of Toonie Express Adventure Racing Club, Dave Raynes, Dave Tilley, David Foster, Mark Sands, Catherine Simpson and Diana Flint joined 200 + runners on the 2nd running of the Rauceby Ripper trail race on Saturday 4th Feb. The promised snow held off and we arrived at the village hall nice and early . It was extremely cold but perfect running conditions and once under way it was soon warm enough to ditch the hat. Most of the route was off road and was slippery in places but nothing too difficult being mostly one of our training routes including a trip around high wood, we soon arrived back in the village after 8.5 miles to cheers and applause. There was hot drinks and cakes to purchase afterwards and we received a nice goodie bag with a golden shoe memento. This is a very well organised event which will certainly grow . by Catherine
Results
9th Mark Sands 55.07
10th Dave Tilley 55.56
32th Dave Raynes 63.02
42nd David Foster 65.01
80th Diana Flint 70.43
165th Catherine Simpson 91.54
178 Runners
Ropsley Raid
Race Date Sunday 15th January 2012 Distance 13 Or 6 Mile Option
Venue Ropsley Village Hall,Grantham
Results
13 Mile 6 Mile
5th Mark Sands 1.35.35 31st Diana Flint 54.30
7th Dave Tilley 1.37.07 56th Catherine Simpson 1.07.37
27th Neil Handley 1.47.01
52nd Dave Raynes 1.57.03 62 Runners
60th David Foster 1.59.14
78th Chris Smith 2.05.16
102nd Adrian Carder 2.14.14
134 Runners