RACE REVIEW: D12 UK OCR CHAMPIONSHIPS
There was a warm up from a
local fitness club (personally I
hate these, but not going to
knock off any points for it as it
was very thorough) before a
countdown, and then we were
off!!
!
Marked Path!
A very clearly marked course,
plus lots of marshalls at each
obstacle to guide you on your
way - no chance of getting
lost!!
!
Parking!
We didn't drive, but did get a cab which
dropped us at the car park which was a few
minutes from the event village. There was no
charge to park, and lots of good flat
space (no bogs to get stuck in!)!
!
Course!
Mainly flat (shame as I like hills!) through
fields, woodlands, streams, boggy mud and
even a motorbike racing track! The day was
”Dirty Dozen makes
their obstacles BIG! ”
Check In!
Easy peasy! Tiny queue that moved
fast. One envelope was given to each
runner with a race number personalized
with your name (first time I've seen such a
thing!), bag drop tag, wrist tag (to get your
bag) and your timing chip. The staff were
super friendly. Waiver forms were available to
sign for those who had forgotten them.!
!
Bag Check!
Efficient and secure using the tags for ID –
no chance of anyone getting behind the desk
and into the tent.!
!
Start!
Brilliant! They had an MC who introduced the
race, ran through the rules (I was in the elite
wave so there were extra rules, such as
getting no help on obstacles and having to do
burpees if you failed one), then handed over
the The Beard (their charismatic Race
Director) for a chat before it all kicked off.
hot which made the bits through the open
fields, with recently cut grass lining the track,
quite unpleasant, but it was broken up with
some sections through woodland. There
were a few long stretches without any
obstacles, which weren't well suited to the
non-runner, but
before you knew
it you were faced
with another
m a m m o t h
obstacle to get
over so the pain
was
soon
forgotten.!