| Walesby Adventure Race 2010 Click images for larger picture |
On Sunday 21st November Andrea, Mel and Gemma entered the Walesby Whole Hog at
Walesby Scout Camp near Ollerton. This is a team adventure race which follows a
10k off road course interspersed with obstacles most involving mud, water or
both.
The first 5k did not involve many obstacles and gave the field a chance to thin
out giving the Clowne team a chance to get ahead of the main group. This proved
an advantage when reaching the obstacles as no queuing was involved.
After an arduous first few kilometres through the forest the first river
crossing loomed. The briefing at the start clearly stated that there would be no
swimming involved, only wading. Clearly the course had been designed by someone
who was 6ft 5 as Mel plunged up to her neck at the first crossing and had no
option but to swim across, the rest of the team followed suit.
The course continued over rough fields and forest trails incorporating
scrambling under tarpaulin. Being vertically challenged was an advantage at this
point if you ran/stumbled along side a taller competitor who lifted the
tarpaulin for you!
Next came the scramble nets which were not as high or wobbly as anticipated and
were conquered with relative ease. Next came the log carrying challenge which
involved team work and communication to negotiate a course through the woods.
Once completed another kilometre to the most dreaded (by Andrea) challenge, the
"caving challenge". This involved crawling on your hands and knees in pitch
darkness through a series of twisting tunnels. Again strong team work and
support ensured we completed the obstacle without incident or panic attack apart
from the chap in front of Mel who insists his bottom was groped!
A final few kilometres and a few more dips in the river and the end was in
sight. Clowne ladies team managed First Ladies Team and eighth place overall
which was a great result for a first attempt at this type of event.
A quick change into dry clothes in the car park treated us to the sight of many
a bare bottom. Surprisingly and unusually we hung around for the presentation
and were rewarded with a trophy and well stocked goody bag for First Ladies
Team.
Overall it was a great day, a challenging and fun race with a really good
atmosphere and I am sure Clowne Ladies will be back next year to reclaim their
title!!
Many thanks to Peter for his support as photographer and general fountain of
knowledge in regards to climbing walls and the operation of megaphones!
Walesby Scout Camp near Ollerton. This is a team adventure race which follows a
10k off road course interspersed with obstacles most involving mud, water or
both.
The first 5k did not involve many obstacles and gave the field a chance to thin
out giving the Clowne team a chance to get ahead of the main group. This proved
an advantage when reaching the obstacles as no queuing was involved.
After an arduous first few kilometres through the forest the first river
crossing loomed. The briefing at the start clearly stated that there would be no
swimming involved, only wading. Clearly the course had been designed by someone
who was 6ft 5 as Mel plunged up to her neck at the first crossing and had no
option but to swim across, the rest of the team followed suit.
The course continued over rough fields and forest trails incorporating
scrambling under tarpaulin. Being vertically challenged was an advantage at this
point if you ran/stumbled along side a taller competitor who lifted the
tarpaulin for you!
Next came the scramble nets which were not as high or wobbly as anticipated and
were conquered with relative ease. Next came the log carrying challenge which
involved team work and communication to negotiate a course through the woods.
Once completed another kilometre to the most dreaded (by Andrea) challenge, the
"caving challenge". This involved crawling on your hands and knees in pitch
darkness through a series of twisting tunnels. Again strong team work and
support ensured we completed the obstacle without incident or panic attack apart
from the chap in front of Mel who insists his bottom was groped!
A final few kilometres and a few more dips in the river and the end was in
sight. Clowne ladies team managed First Ladies Team and eighth place overall
which was a great result for a first attempt at this type of event.
A quick change into dry clothes in the car park treated us to the sight of many
a bare bottom. Surprisingly and unusually we hung around for the presentation
and were rewarded with a trophy and well stocked goody bag for First Ladies
Team.
Overall it was a great day, a challenging and fun race with a really good
atmosphere and I am sure Clowne Ladies will be back next year to reclaim their
title!!
Many thanks to Peter for his support as photographer and general fountain of
knowledge in regards to climbing walls and the operation of megaphones!
