For the uninformed, this is basically running around a forest looking for checkpoints. You get a map to help you find the checkpoints, and an rough indication of its situation(on a tree/ditch/rock etc.). It becomes a test of map reading, navigation and fitness.
Sound like fun? I did the first sprint race on Tuesday, which was in Bishopscourt, starting from just below The Hill pre-primary school. My map reading was a little bit off, and I don't quite know all the hieroglyphics which point out the control's situation. So I got a little bit lost, and ended up dicing with a dude who had the map-reading skills but not quite the fitness.
There is a series of five 'sprint' races every tuesday. I'm a member of WPASS (pronounced 'WHIPASS' no kidding) The WP Adventure Sports Society, so get a member's rate. They are quite negotiable and are keen to see new faces. The next one is in Wynberg Park, which I think is the one below the highway (going south up Edinburgh Drive, next offramp). Find out more details at www.penoc.org.za
The longer ones are more fun, and in better forests, but it's a good way to go for a Tuesday run.
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