EOF TD South Wales 26th July

Location:
Gower Peninsula (South)
Description:

March/TAB – Mixed Terrain
Approxiamtely 16km and 400m ascent. Weight carried will be appropriate to each individuals current fitness level and experience.
Intent: An extended fitness training session, introducing this kind of load-bearing endurance training to beginners whilst offering the more experienced the opportunity to work on pace with heavier weight.
A steady march with some light running. Typically: marching the uphill sections, running the downhill sections and mix of both on the flat.
Expectations:
– Please make sure you read the kit list and act accordingly, if you don’t have all the kit then speak to the instructor the week prior to the event.
– You must inform the intructor a minimum of 48hrs prior to the event of any medical conditons or injuries.
– Any questions contact Duncan Horn on Whatsapp : 07976 844167
Fitness Level : 

Beginner to Advanced (For beginners it is recommended that you are able to run at least 5km or 8km with breaks, and are able to walk for approximately 4hrs at a brisk pace.)

Basic Kit List:

On-person
– Short Sleeve/Long Sleeve Base layer or Tech T-Shirt (No Cotton)
– Trekking/Hiking trousers
– Sports underwear and socks (No Cotton)
– Walking/Hiking Boots
(Trail running shoes acceptable if carrying under 15lb – contact Instructor prior to the event.)
– Hat (Weather appropriate)
– Fully Charged Mobile phone
– Headtorch (Night training/Nav exercises)
– Map & Compass ( Nav exercises ) (Insure your map is in a waterproof map case)
– Bergen (Rucksack approx 40l + ) or Daysack ( backpack approx 20l +)
Inside Bergen (Rucksack)/Daysack (Essential)
– Waterproof Liner or Canoe sack
– Waterproof Jacket
– Warm Jacket ( Down/Insulated) Lifesaver for emergencies
– Lightweight Fleece (optional)
– Spare Base Layer/ Tech T-shirt
– Spare socks
– Warm Hat ( In pocket of warm jacket )
– Gloves ( In pocket of warm jacket )
– On the move food
– Water ( min 2 litres, separate containers)
– Sunscreen
– Headtorch
– Spare batteries
– powerbank ( for phone)
– Sunglasses (optional)
– Basic First Aid Kit ( to include, zinc oxide or physio tape, blister treatment, bandage, ibruprofen or paracetamol )
– Tissues & Anti-bac Gel
Inside Bergen (Rucksack)/Daysack (Optional for extra weight/exercise dependent)
– Windproof outer layer
– Gortex Bivvy Bag
– Sleeping Bag (Ideally already inside the gortex bivvy bag)
– Spare Clothes ( in separate dry bag )
– Poncho (Tarp) & Bungees/Para Cord
– Jet Boil ( Small Gas Stove)
– Spare Gas
– Brew Kit
– MRE Meal
– Racing Spoon
– Penknife
– Cyalumes ( Light sticks – Night training/Nav)
– Waterproof trousers
Car
– Additional Food & Water
– Full set of spare clothing and footwear
– Trainers
– Towel

Joining Instructions :

Once your ticket has been purchased you will be added to the EOF South Wales Whatsapp group. You will recieve Joining instructions for the training day 48hrs prior to the Event.

Note : Discount for members if applicable, EOF Members discount will automatically be applied at checkout.