Navigation for Ultra Runners
Info: New bookings for this course closed on Thursday 11th October 2018.
| Booking Fee | £80.00 |
Learn to navigate for Ultra Races
Come and learn to navigate for Ultra Running/Races. We cover the basics and a little more to get you in the 'trail' to good navigation skills.
Mountain Run are the preferred navigation coaches for the Lakeland 100 & 50 event.
Based in Glenridding | All about 'Navigation for Ultra's'
What to expect
- A professionally delivered course
- Theory and Practical based learning
- Maps supplied
- Compasses available to use on loan
- Some great fun and a little running
- Tea, Coffee and Cake
What will you learn?
- How to read a map, understand contours & features
- How to use a compass in conjunction with your map
- How to orientate your map
- How to set a bearing
- How to plan a route or follow one
- Some safe navigational techniques
- Identify hazards
- Confidence in your own ability
What are the benefits?
- Running Ultra's with confidence
- Gaining the freedom of the mountains
- Growing your confidence
- Being able to book on an ultra without having to tell 'fibs' about your navigation ability
Who is it for?
- Runners wanting to learn the basics of navigation
- Ultra Runners needing navigation for race entry requirements
- L100 & L50 competitors
Whats included?
- A map of the local area we are to use
- Warm indoor location to learn in
- 2+ hours theory in-doors
- 4 hours practical navigation in the lowland fells of the Ullswater Valley
- Tea, coffee and cake
- Notes for you to take away, as there is always a lot to absorb.
- Compass should you need one, but we encourage you to buy you own, as you will need one after the course.
Course Program
Date: Saturday 13th October 2018
Time: 08:30
Meeting place: Mountain Run HQ; Ullswater Visitor Centre, Glenridding, CA11 0PD
Details:
- 08:30 - Meet and greet with Tea, Coffee and pastries
- 08:45 - Around 2 hours theory in the morning
- 10:45 - Quick break for more refreshments
- 11:00 - Around 4.5 hours on the hill
- 16:30 - Back to base for quick debrief of the day
The course is based around the fells of the Patterdale Valley, this could be either side. Conditions dependant.
What to bring?
Equipment:
Please bring the following and make sure you have everything, although we have some spare kit, we don't have everything:
- Full waterproof cover (Jacket and Pants), these must be taped seems, please call to discuss if your not sure.
- 1 spare warm top, not cotton please. Wool or synthetic will be fine
- Suitable footwear for wet ground, preferably off road running shoes.
- Survival Bag
- Compass
- Whistle
- Sealskin socks might be a bonus in wet weather.
- Hat & Gloves
- Race Pack/Vest to carry it all in
- Lunch, day-food & water.
We are happy for you to bring extra Mountain Marathon Kit if you would like to discuss how to use it, best applications etc.
Meet your coach for the day
Dale Colclough: Your Ultra Running navigation expert
Dale is one of our free-lance navigation coaches, and is the perfect coach for Ultra Distance running, having competed the Lakeland 100, Bob Graham Round and many more long distance races and runs. He has been coaching navigation for us for the last few years.
See our About Us page to find out more.
Accomodation
We recommend:
- Helvellyn YHA. You can request 'full board' at £37.50 per night, for a meal when you arrive, breakfast in the morning & a packed lunch to take out on the fell!. Mountain Run recommends this option, for hearty english cuisine, good surroundings & excellent lakeland views only a stones throw from our Mountain Run HQ.
- Glenridding Hotel. Great hotel right in the centre of Glenridding
- Inn on the Lake. Great hotel right in the centre of Glenridding
