jean88(Elite) posted this on Friday, 28th October 2005, 10:17
Has anyone done that race (8 miles cross-country with a lot of water apparently). I have entered it to raise money for a special needs school, and would not mind any tips about what gear to wear. Shall I go for the short and vest, get wet and be wet all the way or shall I wear something a bit warmer but stil get wet (I am thinking that the more clothes I will wear the heavier I will be). Thanks for any tips JC
RE: Grim Race - Aldershot
marksparks999(Elite) posted this on Friday, 28th October 2005, 14:16
not done it, but know the area... i suggest wear as little a spossible, as you will soon warm up!
`I am going to live forever, or die trying`...
RE: Grim Race - Aldershot
ben_holton(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 28th October 2005, 17:47
As a competion runner I would recommend the following:
1. A breathable running vest or T-Shirt and shorts (running ones would be recommended) 2. Warm- up thoughroughly before the cross- country with your trakcsuit on, and then take the tracksuit off and continue your warm- up as this should help to stop you becoming cold... Even if you are still cold at the start line I wouldn`t worry as you will warm up very quickly as Aldershot is quite a demanding course :D
All the best with the run and good luck :)
Ben
RE: Grim Race - Aldershot
jean88(Elite) posted this on Friday, 28th October 2005, 20:44
Thanks guys for the input. Ben have you done the Grim Race before? JC
RE: Grim Race - Aldershot
ben_holton(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 28th October 2005, 22:04
Not as of yet but certaintly something to consider for the future :D
I have though represented my county and club in cross country and know many of the courses in my surrounding area, and know very full well that the aldershot course can be very demanding (:¦
good luck with the race jean, hope you raise a lot of money
