Any specific Categories you'd like me to add???
I'm still getting the hang of this blog 'thing' so i'll need a steer/kick if you'd like to see other categories!!! Cheers Niki
posted by Niki @ 3:27 PM
A forum to discuss, swap and provide information on this most remarkable event.
I'm still getting the hang of this blog 'thing' so i'll need a steer/kick if you'd like to see other categories!!! Cheers Niki
posted by Niki @ 3:27 PM
3 Comments:
hey nik. what about tips for future MDS. things that worked / didnt work? might help us luddites and rab could put his top 10 tips here :D
still laughing at this when i think of leigh nodding his head and saying "TOP TIP" :D
class lad :)
Al
Hi Niki, what about an 'equipment' blog! I'd love to rave about how important my Garmin 101!!
Hi
I am trying to contact as many MDS vets as poss to ask them questions in prep for my attempt next year. If you could spare the time could you please answer the questions below. I thank you in advance for your time and patience.
many thanks
JOHN
What training did you do prior to the event?
What was the longest you had run before the event?
How long did you train with a pack before the event?
Is there any training that you wished you had done before but hadn’t?
How much of the event did you actually run?
Did you use a HRM or Garmin forerunner?
What was your game regards running and walking?
Any chance of a kit list please?
What food did you take?
What was your daily menu?
What drink did you take?
What cooking and eating utensils did you take?
What did you wear whilst sleeping?
What did you wear in the evening?
Is there any kit that you wished you had brought but had not?
Was personal hygiene a problem (i.e. washing water bottles etc as well as your self!)
Did you use Gaiters (home made or bought)?
How much bigger were your shoes and was this the right choice?
Did you use any lubricant? (Please give clean answers!)
Did you use a camelback or water bottles?
What was your regime regards hydration and eating whilst doing the event?
What clothes did you wear to run in?
Did you buy and use the MDS sand goggles and were they any good?
What socks did you wear and do you recommend them?
How often did you put clean socks on|?
What sun block did you use?
What did you plan to do on the longest stage and what did you end up doing?
Did you use walking poles and if so what make and model?
What rucksack did you use and would you recommend it?
How did you deal with blisters?
Anything different that you would do if you would do it again?
Did you eat on the “run” and if so how often and what?
Did you take any salt tablets or diarolytes and if so how often?
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