Orienteering's cool younger brother?
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refreshing to see its only a fiver.
presumably for that you'll have to deal with Friar Tuck, Little John and he Sherrif of Nottingham on the way round
presumably for that you'll have to deal with Friar Tuck, Little John and he Sherrif of Nottingham on the way round
If you could run forever ......
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All good Errol Flynn fun I'm sure, but is this an appropriate sponsor to link to BO? As I remember, caffeine is a controlled substance in doping terms. Though I'd like to think that my flask of monsooned malabar is legal pre-race, have we a pharma-trained noper who can advise how many cans of this sponsor's product it might take to fail a test? I prefer to remember the days of alcohol sponsors ... Guinness at the finish, Peter Dominic wine vouchers at the end of the year.
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Caffeine was removed from the WADA list in 2004, so you can have as much as you want.
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Surely a brilliant opportunity to get people interested in navigation / orienteering?
Though in a lovely bit of bureaucratism, if you are planning on doing the CSC qualifier in the East Midlands next spring, you are not allowed to take part in the red bull challenge because it's in the same terrain...(as if it would give you much of an advantage)
Though in a lovely bit of bureaucratism, if you are planning on doing the CSC qualifier in the East Midlands next spring, you are not allowed to take part in the red bull challenge because it's in the same terrain...(as if it would give you much of an advantage)
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Simon wrote:Caffeine was removed from the WADA list in 2004, so you can have as much as you want.
But be aware that too much caffeine can play havoc with your mental judgement...... everything in moderation!
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The prize money is pretty good.
Hope it's a success.
Hope it's a success.
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Any castles near there?
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Test races at SprintScotland (Alloa/Falkirk) and Euromeeting (near Stirling).
Test races at SprintScotland (Alloa/Falkirk) and Euromeeting (near Stirling).
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Nottingham?
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Glucosamine wrote:All good Errol Flynn fun I'm sure, but is this an appropriate sponsor to link to BO?
YAWN.
If they can make Orienteering appeal in the way they have BMX, snowboarding, diving, skydiving, flying, motor sport, water sports, etc. etc. then it can only be a good thing.
BUOT: Orienteering Opportunities for all students
facebook.com/British.Uni.Orienteering
facebook.com/British.Uni.Orienteering
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Arnold wrote:Though in a lovely bit of bureaucratism, if you are planning on doing the CSC qualifier in the East Midlands next spring, you are not allowed to take part in the red bull challenge because it's in the same terrain...(as if it would give you much of an advantage)
bit of a shame that ... an event supported by British Orienteering and with mainstream interest, that clashes in such a way that I can't remain competitive at a British Orienteering event ... interesting definition of "support"
(Now if my time contributes to an LEI CSC success, then i'll probably fall off my chair, but i don't think that's the point).
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iainwp wrote:... an event supported by British Orienteering and with mainstream interest, that clashes in such a way that I can't remain competitive at a British Orienteering event ...
In view of BO's attempt over the last few years to hijack the CompassSport Cup bandwagon, some may say they (BO) do not recognize the importance of the CSC heats to most club runners and therefore do not care about the clash.
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And some might argue that the primary target market isn't the standard demographic who'd be taking part in the CSC qualifier...
Why is it that every attempt at something a bit different attracts a raft of negative comments?
I think this is a great move by Craig and I hope there are a load of the 18-40 age group who go along.
Why is it that every attempt at something a bit different attracts a raft of negative comments?
I think this is a great move by Craig and I hope there are a load of the 18-40 age group who go along.
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distracted wrote:And some might argue that the primary target market isn't the standard demographic who'd be taking part in the CSC qualifier...
Well it isn't now anyway ...
distracted wrote:Why is it that every attempt at something a bit different attracts a raft of negative comments?
I'm very positive that my sport is associated with something that other people might get to see and take part in. It's a great move ...
distracted wrote:I think this is a great move by Craig and I hope there are a load of the 18-40 age group who go along.
Ah, that's the issue - i'm too old
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The idea might be to gain a following over several years by putting on the event at the same location, same date ever year. In which case it makes sense to just pick the best possible location and time, and not worry about orienteering embargoes that happen from time to time.
Is this part of the "Run Challenge" project I wonder? Someone's done a great job with sponsorship and publicity.
It does lack information for those interested. How difficult will the orienteering be? How far? What are the special tasks? Are these Tough Mudder style obstacles? Or will competitors have to build a trebuchet with 3 twigs etc? Can you enter as a team?
I guess there will be more information coming soon.
By the name on SI Entries info it looks like it's being organised by D3 Active Challenge who organise Mud Runner, so possibly obstacles.
I'm quite curious so if anyone's knows more... I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Prizes of £500/£300 and £250? Only 11 entries. Must be quite tempting if you're a fast orienteer?
Is this part of the "Run Challenge" project I wonder? Someone's done a great job with sponsorship and publicity.
It does lack information for those interested. How difficult will the orienteering be? How far? What are the special tasks? Are these Tough Mudder style obstacles? Or will competitors have to build a trebuchet with 3 twigs etc? Can you enter as a team?
I guess there will be more information coming soon.
By the name on SI Entries info it looks like it's being organised by D3 Active Challenge who organise Mud Runner, so possibly obstacles.
I'm quite curious so if anyone's knows more... I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Prizes of £500/£300 and £250? Only 11 entries. Must be quite tempting if you're a fast orienteer?
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