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Achill Mountain Marathon - First timer ??

  • 10-02-2010 8:53pm
    #1
    Stary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭


    Hi,

    I am intrigued by the sound of this, especially after the Achill ROAR was one of my favourite events of last year!

    It's on on the May bank holiday weekend.

    Can anyone offer any help in terms of training, equipment and map reading for this? I have just ordered some books from amazon re. navigation and orienteering as it's a while ago since I was in the scouts!!

    Was thinking of entering the B class with my mate, but wondering if it is too much for a first timer .

    Thanks folks.....S


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  • #2
    Enduro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭Enduro


    Nothing wrong with trying the B class. I started at that level many many years ago.

    For navigation.... practice practice practice. Do any orienteering events you can. Set out a course for yourself during the week on a map (or get someone who knows what they're doing to do it for you), and then go and try and follow it on a walk/run during the weekend.

    For training... do lots of big hillwalks. Get a good structured running programme going if you want to do well. It's basically a two stage ultra race with navigation.

    For equipment... lightweight is best, but not so light as to loose required functionality. Minimise what you carry with you.. no luxuries, just essentials.


  • #3
    ocnoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭ocnoc


    The B class is only 45km over two days so it shouldn't be too bad.

    Its a strange Mountain Marathon because you don't have to carry your kit - by kit i mean tent, sleeping bag, food for 2 days etc, probably making it more friendly to get a larger market.

    Nav wise - don't leave where you know you are until you know how you want to get to where you want to go! :)


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