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Ten Tors Training (January 2012)
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On Saturday 28th January Welbeck College's provisional Ten Tors 2012 teams headed out to Rutland Water in Leicestershire to begin our first weekend of training for the main event in May. The Ten Tors is a two day hike across Dartmoor and is comprised of 3 different distances; 35, 45 or 55 miles. Welbeck College is entering two teams, one for the 45 mile and one for the 55 mile events.
As both the teams headed out to Rutland Water we wondered what we were letting ourselves in for and how we'd all cope? Saturday's route was 16 miles of the beautiful Rutland Water cycle circuit and after setting off at a blistering pace (set by Major Reid) we made rapid progress. As darkness fell and tiredness began to set in, the pace did begin to slow slightly, but it didn't stop both teams from finishing half an hour early, a very good start to the training.
After arriving back at college for the night, we strapped up blisters and prepared for the next day before going to bed early in order to make up for our lack of a Sunday morning lie-in. On Sunday 29th, after getting up at 06:00hrs, we had a rushed breakfast and headed back to Rutland Water to complete a longer 22 mile circuit. With our feet still blistered from the previous day, we headed off again, albeit this time at a much steadier pace. Several of us managed to get new blisters almost immediately, making an already hard day even harder. Regardless of the pain we carried on, driven by the thought of a hot meal, a warm shower and a cosy bed at the end of the day. The steady pace continued and after about 5 hours, we were all relieved to arrive at the finishing point, leaving us to contemplate our performances over the weekend whilst travelling back to college.
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The weekend was considered a great success and puts us in good stead for the next phase of training in the Peak District. A great deal of effort was put in, shown by both teams finishing 2½ hours ahead of schedule. Many thanks must go to Colour Sgt Kelly and Ma’am Pervin for manning the check points and giving up their weekend. Thanks must also be given to Major Reid who, as well as giving up his weekend helped set the pace during the walk.
Christopher Argles, Portland 11E
