ROT #31_1 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 1

In May 2022 Antony took part in the 250 mile, 8 day Cape Wrath Ultra. In this episode we talk about the race in general, getting there and day one. If you want to know more about the race check out the official website (https://www.capewrathultra.com/) and some brilliant content put out by other runners: Paul Manson - The Random Runner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAutQJzg4Cs David Barry - Film My Trail Run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqlYcppE1hQ Anthony Stevens - https://www.oldiesultras.com/post/to-the-lighthouse-cape-wrath-ultra-2022-22-29-may-2022 Kit: Salomon ADV 12 vest Waterproofs - OMM Halo jacket, Alpkit Balance jacket, Inov8 Ultrapant, Alpkit Parallax trousers Compass Headlamps - Petzl Atik Core (running), Petzl e+LITE (camp) Hill food - Jelly babies, High5 gels (caffeine and non caffeine), peanut butter sachets, beef jerky Synthetic layers - deMarchi Contour winter cycling top (running), military Norwegian top (camp+running), Arc'teryx Atom Lite hoody (camp), Ronhill pertex shell (running) Hats - InoV8 Ultra cap (running), buff (running), beanie (camp) Gloves - Ronhill convertible gloves with pertex mitt (running), Buffalo gloves (taken sometimes for insurance) Race number belt Survival bag 2 x Salomon 500ml soft flasks, one with XA filter Shoes - Brooks Cascadia 15 (running), Altra Lone Peak 6.0 (running), Salomon Excursion TR14 GTX (camp), Crocs (camp) £100 cash Sharpie iPhone 12 mini Garmin fenix 6X Pro Map Orlieb 79l PS490 drybag Running tshirts - various - 7 Runderwear briefs - 7 Skins 1/2 tights – 2 Ronhill running shorts (camp wear) Thermal long johns (camp wear) Ronhill tights Sleeves First aid kit - running (blister kit made up of K tape and fleecy web strips of various sizes, nail clippers, toilet paper and bag), camp (paracetamol, K tape, fleecy web, scissors, Imodium, suntan lotion, anti-fungal foot spray, foot cream, tick remover, Smidge) Sleeping clothes – long sleeved merino wool tshirt, cotton shorts, cotton socks Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20F quilt Sleeping mats – Alpkit Cloudbase + thin, foil backed closed cell mat Pillows - Sea to Summit inflatable pillow + Ikea infant pillow Knife, fork, spoon Titanium plate and mug Sponge and towel for washing and drying dishes Midge head net Ourea Blister Kit Coffee bags SIS Rego recovery shake Lots and lots of drybags Eye mask Ear plugs Anker 20000mAH power bank FOSPower 10000mAH power bank Charging cables Thigh + calf compression (recovery post each run) Toothbrush + toothpaste, deodorant, sponge for washing, towel, soap Electric razor Small foam roller