Date for 2012 & New Entry Fees

Next years Rainbow Ramble will take place on Saturday 28th April 2012.

The online entry system has now opened for anyone wanting to sign up!

Enter online here:  http://www.thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com/form.asp

If you enter online we require immediate payment via our online donation page which you will be directed to after filling in the entry form.

For the 2012 event we have a new reduced cost of just £5 for Under 18's.  Children in pushchairs and wheelchairs are FREE OF CHARGE.  The normal fee of £15 for 18 and over.
There is no minimum sponsorship amount applied to the 2012 event.

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Below is some video footage taken by the Lancashire Evening Post at Saturdays Rainbow Ramble! Brave Dave joins golden hearts at end (and start) of Rainbow... - Community - lep.co.uk

Not Long to Go!

Well it's now only 3 days until the Rainbow Ramble 2011 and to date we have 290 energetic people signed up to take on either the 11 or 18 mile challenge!

Just a few pointers for people for the day:

• Participants MUST register inside the main school hall BEFORE 9.30am
• Participants MUST wear their Rainbow Ramble Tshirt provided AND their allocated race number at all times
• Participants MUST stick to footpaths where possible
• Toilet stops & refreshment stops ARE provided on both routes - a list will be provided at registration
• The £50 minimum sponsorship is a guideline only - NOT compulsary - but sponsorship must be returned within 6 weeks of the event date.
• Anyone who has NOT signed up for the event CANNOT take part, as this is a Legal and Health & Safety issue.
• Remember: The routes are REVERSE to last year - so the course is NOT the same.
• Dogs ARE allowed to join you for your ramble - but MUST be kept on a lead at all times.

If you have any further queries on the above, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of the Rainbow Ramble organisers on 01704 823276

Thank You to everyone for your kind support!

Lancashire Business S&S Northern sign up for the Rainbow Ramble!

With greastest thanks to Lancashire-based business S&S who have signed up a team of 14 colleagues, friends and family to do The Rainbow Ramble !

The team from S&S Northern in Coppull near Chorley which develops and installs Gas Safety products across the UK and the world, has committed to do the Rainbow Ramble to support our children.

S&S Northern is a family business started in Chorley 16 years ago. The company has recently installed Gas Safety Systems at Lancashire Cricket Club, Blackpool Airport, The House of Lords and Parliament and even for the TV programme Hell's Kitchen.

Sue and Steve McMahon are Directors of S&S Northern, and several members of the family work in the business or with it, including two of their sons.  S&S Northern also have an office in Southend and the business has grown rapidly over the years and now exports all over the world. 

Steve McMahon says, “I heard about the work of The Legacy Rainbow House through a business meeting.  We have always said that as a company we should put something back into the local community so when found out more about the charity we decided it would be the ideal one for us to support.  We hope to support The Legacy Rainbow House long-term with other fundraising events.” 

Simple warm-ups for Runners

Warming up before a run is like revving up your own personal engine. A good warm-up routine can lead to better performance and helps reduce the risk of injury.

Spend five to 10 minutes on these simple movements to prepare your body for your run and help prevent injury:

Active Stretching: Do stationary side lunges, walking lunges, some skipping, and heel flicks (jog on the spot, bringing your heel high as though you're trying to kick your bum).

Short Jog. This is an exercise that you can do that doesn’t take too much trouble. It’s best to jog at an easy pace for your warm up. You don’t need to jog very far; simply jogging in place for at least 5 minutes will suffice! All you need to remember is that your breathing should be at a steady pace and not labored. Your legs should also feel like the muscles are loosening and not straining. If you feel pain then you shouldn’t continue, either with the warm up or the workout after.

Jumping Jacks. Considered an advanced form of warm up exercises because it is highly beneficial, jumping jacks are one of the best ways to prepare your body for an activity. This is because it involves numerous parts of your body, such as your back, calves, shoulders and thighs--making it a total body warm up that can be done quickly and easily.

Step Touches. This is a really good warm up for sports that require a lot of running because it releases the tension in your ankles, knees, calves, and hamstrings. To do it you should stand with your feet shoulder-length apart. Step to the right with your right foot and then bring your left foot over to it. Quickly step to your left with your left foot and bring your right foot over. As you progress, you should pick up the pace. Do this for 1-3 minutes.

So before you take part in any physical activity, to make sure that you protect yourself from injury, get both your muscles and heart conditioned for the physical strain, and have the proper mindset, engage in a few warm up exercises first!

Beginner Training Tips

There are many different ways to train our bodies for long distances. Most people start with between 2 - 3miles a week or 6 - 8 miles if doing the longer distances.  This means that you have already been walking a distance and are capable of walking further as the week’s progress.

If you are a beginner walker you will need to do less mileage until you have built up your base. The longer you have to build this base the better. Your muscles, bones and joints need sufficient time to adapt to walking prior to the stress of adding mileage.

A good training program usually consists of 3- 4 days of walking each week.  Regardless of the schedule it should provide variety and a gradual increase in mileage.

Welcome to our official Rainbow Ramble Blog Page

This blog will be dedicated to tips, training information, updates about the event and progress stories from people taking part in the event.

Keep checking back for more news & updates.

Thank you for your support!

Information:  The first Rainbow Ramble was held in May 2009 and the idea was initiated and ran by a staff member at The Legacy - Sonia Harris.  The first event saw 150 people taking part in the sponsored walk/run, followed by an increase to 350 people in 2010.
The event hosts a challenging 18 mile route and a shorter 10 mile alternative route and is started and finished at Bishop Rawstorne High School in Croston, Leyland. (We thank the school for their kind support of this event).

Entry is £15 and includes a charity t-shirt. 
You can now enter online at our website: www.thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com