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Key StepsTo successfully Completing Oxfam Trailwalker
Team Work
Challenge of Trailwalker is to cross the line as a team
Important to train and plan together Set yourselves realistic goals Assess and reassess these goals
during training
Fitness regular cardio exercise essential hill climbing especially important if no time during week,
incorporate exercise into lifestyle in any event, at least once a
week, do “trailwalker” type of exercise
no excuses!
Trail Training each part of trail at least once during
training at very minimum, do start of stage 3
to end of stage 8 familiarity will help pace self and give
ideas of timing watch supplies/ weather for training may assist to do some night practice peak 3-4 weeks before event, then taper down
Kit & Supplies Clothing – comfortable and well worn as
against “style” Shoes – avoid heavy boots Equipment – consider all likely weathers. Torches, bulbs and batteries most
important Food and Drink – do not rely solely on
that supplied for event
Nutrition Test different foods/drinks in
training Most important to keep hydrated
and fed Bars/gels Water v. Sports drinks Will lose appetite Plain, easy to digest food often best
PreparationEnsure you are well rested and
not stressed in advance of the event
Use Common sense Diet importantTeam Dinner before Event Trying to sleep the night before!
Attitude
25% Fitness: 75% Attitude Right attitude to emotional ups and
downs Pace yourself in early stages and ignore
other teams DON’T PANIC! regular short rests better than fewer
longer rests good attitude to hills
Finishing as team Work together during the event Support each other Don’t run ahead to check points Regular checks to make sure team
is together – particularly at night if one member lagging, fittest
member should stay with them
SUPPORT
Why do you need a support team?
Trailwalker is more challenging than most people imagine
Anything to alleviate pain/exhaustion helps
Very much part of the team and not an “optional extra”
What is a support team?
Carries supplies (food/clothing) Acts as support/ photographers
and adds to team spirit Also preparation of food/ other
supplies Medical/ psychological roles
Who can be support team?
Numbers – ideally 3 to 5 (including driver)
Must be organised/ trustworthy/ hardworking
Previous trailwalker experience helps “Characters” also good, provided
satisfy these requirements Rotating support team for longer
times
Preparation When to start? Now Routes, points and times must be
agreed together with “fall back” position
Plan menu and resources at each point (particularly the earlier and busier stops)
General organisation of supplies Support team’s own needs
AlternativesTry and avoid this but situation, if not
possible:- No vehicle – still possible (e.g. taxi)
but may need to restrict supplies Sharing with another team
(provided similar schedule) Friends/ families to meet you at key
points
Goals Good PreparationGood Training Good Teamwork Good Attitude
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