Before we begin the training regime, I need to do some research - what should I do to train? How much training do I need, what about clothing etc.
I found a number of websites, the most informative is this one here
From the sounds of things I’ll need to buy a little bit of gear for the task.
My big plan is: Cross Country Running - at Virginia Water, starting next to the path, and possibly planning routes “off the beaten track” once my fitness is up and my leg and knee muscles are fully toned again - I’ve been out of it for a while, and muscles lose tone in a matter of weeks…..
I also plan to go on bicycle rides around the same place, and jogging next to the basingstoke canal.
For assault course practice, apart from the rubbish down at the local park - there is an assault course at the college I go to for photography, although I think its unlikely they’ll let us train.
Another option is this
Perhaps I can persuade them to let me use their little assault course and play on the climbing wall?
This part is quite important - getting my technique down for similiar obstacles is very very important.
One thing is for sure- I’ll have to get some proper shoes for it!
March 6th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I wonder how much you are going to spend on “all the gear”!!
March 15th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Huh huh, Beavers.
A group of people from work took part in the Tough Guy Challenge the year before last. One of them fell 12 feet from one of the obstacles (this figure seems to grow every time they tell the story) and cracked a couple of vertebrae, leaving them in agony for several weeks. Nice!
Having said this, all the others finished in perfect health and enjoyed the whole experience immensely. Even broken back girl had a great time (up until the moment she hit the ground) and has talked about signing up again.
After listening to their travails I would recommend you put a decent pair of gloves fairly high up on your shopping list. Might not sound particularly important but when your hands are cold, wet and covered in mud they could be the difference between gripping a rope and a 12 foot fall!
Good luck buddy and remember, he who dares, wins!
March 15th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Thank you Andy, it sounds very much the case; I have had another website recommend a pair of well fitting gloves with rubber coated palms are very important.
March 29th, 2008 at 4:08 am
Don’t stray too far from the path, lord only knows what’s in that canal that’ll likely bring you out in blemishes not seen since the 18th century..