It’s getting closer

19/06/2008 by 50milechallenge.

Not long to go now and as always, it feels like I’ve done nowhere near enough training. The new lightweight webbing is excellent and although I’ve had a few adjustments to make to the water bottle pouches it does the job really well. I’ve got the weight I’m carrying - in the webbing - down to about 7.5kgs which is pretty good and includes light sandals for slopping around in and letting the air to the feet as well as trekking poles. I have the facility to carry two 1.5ltr water bottles but will probably only need one between checkpoints. I bought some Smartubes from Raidlight which means that I only have to take one bottle out and replace it with a new one (it’s issued in 1.5ltr bottles) - no messing around transferring water from containers to camel packs.

All in all, I feel reasonably confident of getting a finish - fat and feet allowing - but as usual, I’m pretty sure to be at the back in pride of place

The plans for the Adventure Race training weekend are well in hand and for anyone interested in AR it will be well worth the trip to Kent. Details are on the website under Adventure Weekend. The 50 Mile Challenge is filling up nicely so if you’re thinking of giving it a go this year don’t leave it too late.

Oh well, must get the kit on and bimble off round the kent countryside - again!

Mike

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