Training Hikes

3 training weekend dates in preparation for 53 mile march taken at fortnightly intervals to allow for recovery and ability assessment an re evaluation for event. Especially beneficial to those CIC bound.

Sunday 2nd May

Weymouth to Lyme Regis.

Liaise at Weymouth town Clock Sat 1st May 19:00

TAB to Wyke Regis Pebble Bank camp-site.http://www.pebblebank.co.uk/ Tent up for night.

06:00 rise, 07:00 depart.

note timings and route to major places of note en route.

Target 9 minute miles. mostly flat ground although course is meandering.

Water and Lunch to be taken when appropriate. Not less than 4 mile intervals

ETA at Lyme Regis RBL around 16.00 

Meeting with involved parties IE Devon side RBL TBC



Saturday 15th May

Exmouth to Lyme Regis 

Liaise at Exmouth Air Cadet Hall 20:00 Friday 14th

05:00 rise. 06:00 depart.

Take note of timings, water refills and route to major places en route.

Target 20 minute miles throughout. Latter part of distance has steep cliff-side hills.

Water and Lunch to be taken when appropriate. Not less than 4 mile intervals

ETA at Lyme Regis nags head pub  to be around 18:00


Sunday May 31st 

61 mile bike ride. Weymouth to Swanage and back. First leg, including bridleways, sheep and cow pooh splurging, taking the longer pretty route and getting lost in the woods- 4:04 and a few secs. Fish and chips, 100 M swim in sea. Second leg, the direct route. 2:01:40. Not bad for a lay in til 12 :-)


Sat and sun 5th 6th

TA training at Exeter... phew! Makes the rest seem fluffy by comparison :-)

Weds 9th

Run around Portland with 18kg pack; 4:52.00..... only 17 miles, not many hills but a lot of rocky paths

Thurs 10th

Off road bike race around Portland, 1:39 ish... including getting lost, almost airborne twice and shoulder running the bike up East Weare goat path cliffs.

Standing by :-)