New boots

My new Alt-berg desert boots have arrived so I’ve got about 8 weeks to break them in. If they’re half as good as the Jungle boots they’ll be excellent! I’ve done 2  x 8 milers in them already and they feel very comfy. I’m just waiting for my customised webbing to arrive and then I’m all set to go. The webbing is being made up by Dragon Supplies in Colchester who specialise in customising gear for squaddies. I’ve got some ultra light airborne stuff which is being made up to my own design so I’m pretty sure that it will do the job for me in the Gobi - and beyond. Thanks to the improvements in technology with things like Expedition Foods and LED torches, sleeping mats etc I think I can get my kit weight down to about 7kgs (without water) for the week. That includes 2400 cals per day for 7 days, Thermarest, sleeping bag, medical and safety bits, spare clothing and toiletries etc. That compares very well to the 11kgs I had the first time I went to the MdS.

I’m working on organising an Adventure Race Training weekend in September for those who may be interseted in having a go at one in the future so if anyone ever reads any of these, keep an eye on the website for more information.

It’s pouring with rain and howling a gale and I’m planning to do a 12 miler later so it’s not exactly Gobi like conditions but it’ll have to do!

 Mike 

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