Not carrying any kit is bloody ridiculous, particularly on a Long!Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
This thread was started to talk about those runners who didn't carry the kit not those who didn't appear to carry the kit.
Check my original post. there were 3 runners who had NO kit at all and one who told me he only had a pertex top and that was just around me.
I also thought Perhaps wrongly that full body cover when requested included Hats and Gloves.
But Daz was complaining about people who's bumbags were not as full as his, which is different.
FRA rules are:
9 EQUIPMENT
Competitors should arrive at races prepared to carry any or all of the following equipment:
a) Windproof whole body cover.
b) Other body cover appropriate for the weather conditions.
c) Map and compass suitable for navigating the course.
d) Whistle.
e) Emergency food (long races).
These requirements constitute "best practice" and are mandatory at all Category A Long and Medium races.
However any race organiser is free to impose additional safety requirements (e.g. waterproof as distinct from windproof whole body cover) and competitors must be prepared to accept such requirements as a condition of race entry.
In the event of settled fine weather, confirmed by a local weather report, the organiser may decide to waive some of the above requirements for races of other categories.
So no hat and gloves needed unless the RO says so! I have to say that I almost always take hat and gloves unless it is ludicrously hot and I need to make room for water.
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