PLOD – Cotswold Way information pack - Action Medical Research

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Kit list Each team member should be responsible for their own spare clothing. Please be aware that cotton clothing when wet will not keep the wearer warm, in fact it will draw heat away from the body and is a potential cause of hypothermia. Walkers • Ordnance Survey Explorer maps 167, 168, and 179 • waterproof map case – it might rain and it’s difficult to read a soggy map • compass – at least two per team • route instructions – will be provided • waterproofs • denim jeans or cotton trousers are not advisable • shorts – for warm day • hat and gloves • spare clothing, extra fleece – cotton not advisable • comfortable walking boots with good ankle support • walking socks • day pack or small rucksack Support driver • Ordnance Survey Explorer maps 167, 168, and 179 • driver route instructions – these will be provided • contact numbers for your team members and event HQ • strong torch and spare batteries • spare car keys – you would not want to let your team down • waterproof jacket • spare clothing, including extra fleece Your questions answered • space blanket or large heavy gauge plastic bag – one per team • walking poles – if you use them • head/hand torch, spare batteries • basic first aid kit, inc pain killers, blister pads, zinc oxide tape or similar • toilet roll in a waterproof bag • vaseline to deal with any uncomfortable chaffing • water bottle • personal food supplies • energy sweets and snacks • mobile telephone - at least two per team • hi viz items • sunscreen and sunglasses • pen/pencil and notebook • food supplies - discuss and agree your team requirements, include plenty of high carbohydrate foods, easily portable • water – plenty of it, keep your team topped up • camping stove and spare gas – hot drinks will be in demand • spare basic first aid kit • black bin bags for your rubbish – leave none behind • blankets • a big enough vehicle. Can I take part on my own? If you are unable to find a team, contact us and we can put you in another team if a place becomes available. You will be notified as soon as you can join. We don’t have a support crew – can we still take part? If you are struggling to find a crew, contact us and we may have a solution.
Is there an age restriction? Participants must be 18 and over. Participants aged 16 can take part, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Will I be safe? Yes, as long as you have prepared, follow our advice and stick together as a team. Your briefing will include advice on what to do in an emergency. The PLOD back up team will be on hand to help you. Our marshals will be monitoring all participants as they pass through the checkpoints. Do I need to be an expert map reader? No, but it will help if a team member understands how to read a map and a compass. Written route instructions will be provided. How fit do I need to be? The terrain is tough in parts and depending on fitness levels, some teams will be on the trail for 12–17 hours. If you want to enjoy this event, and finish, we recommend you increase your fitness levels and endurance training properly. What happens if one of my team members drops out? Changes to the team's details can be made online up until a week before the event, when the website will be closed. If a team member changes after this point email Tracey on tedwards@action.org.uk giving the name and full details of the replacement walker. If you have less than four walkers, your team will forfeit points. What kit do I need to carry? Check out the recommended list of kit items that you and your team should be carrying. Keep to the essentials and avoid doubling up on basic items. Your main items will always be water, basic first aid kit, spare warm and wet weather clothing, a torch, route maps, and mobile phones. Special clothing/footwear needed? We recommend that you have a good pair of walking boots with ankle support. Make sure you have broken them in! Wicking tops are advisable and make sure you have a selection of clothing items to keep you warm or cool, depending on the conditions. Be sure to have checked the recommended kit list for precise details. Does the event supply food, and cater for special dietary requirements? Yes, there is food at the breakfast stop and a BBQ at the finish. Advise the organisers, in advance, of any dietary requirements. Thank you for taking the time to read all this information. We look forward to meeting you on Friday 7 June at registration. For further information contact: Tracey Edwards T 01225 776691 E tedwards@action.org.uk W plod.org.uk/cotswold Event organiser: Action Medical Research, Vincent House, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2DP
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