Deerstalker

While browsing the internet I saw an advert for the mighty deerstalker which is described as a "big, muddy romp" through the countryside, forests and hills around the famous Borders village of Innerleithen.

There are 2 runs a 5K and a 10K but these are no normal races and are described as "adventure races". Here's the description from the website of the 5K:

"A loop of approx 5km starting and finishing at the event village, involving some steep ascent, some forest trails and some water to cross. We'll give you obstacles to test your nerve and there will be plenty of gradient to test you resolve. However, you're never far from home and when you return to the rapturous applause of your supporters in the event village, you'll feel a great sense of achievement from having run the gauntlet of the inaugural Deerstalker. This distance will suit those interested in a short distance sprint challenge or to those new to off-road running who may want to "test the water" with this type of challenge. The Deerstalker will commence at 1600 on 31st March 2007 and run duration will be between 30 mins and 60 mins depending on fitness."

The 10K continues on after the 5K and does another 5K (obviously) but by this time it is dark and you need a head torch. the second 5K is a lot more difficult even besides for it being dark.

I really fancy doing the 5K, because this is totally different from the normal runs with some obstacles as well as water and mud thrown in. Just to make things even more fun they want people to dress up and at least wear a deerstalker hat.

The race is on the 31st March certainly looks interesting. I haven't entered the Redcar half-marathon yet after deciding I would make the decision at the end of January. I have barely done any running and 13.1 miles with under 2 months training wont be easy. What am I talking about that's about how long I was training before the Great North Run last year. I will make the decision at the end of the month but I really like the idea of the Deerstalker :-)