Hike # 1

Dear All,

After the hike was postponed last week because of Hurricane Tomas, we will now host the first hike on Sunday November 7th.

·      The hikes will start at 4 pm sharp every Sunday. Meeting points will be published on the IronDocs blog by the previous Wednesday. In any case a central meeting point will also be published for those not knowing the country well.

·      Remember to be respectful of nature, the environment, and private and crown properties through which we will traverse.

·      We are each others keeper so be wary of those in front and those behind. If there’s a threat (injury, lost way…) shout early as those in front may be some way off.

·      There will be multiple points for rest, catch up, drills, hydration…

·      There will be at least 2 guides (occasionally more) on each hike.

·      Essential equipment;

o   Comfortable footware.

o   Comfortable loose shirt and long pants. No shorts. Preferably synthetic track pants as cotton tends to be difficult to clean.

o   Small flashlight. It will get dark even though the hikes are not likely to go way into the night but its getting dark early at this time of year.

o   Bring cold/frozen water or sports drink for the end of the hike, and a small water bottle for during the hike. There will be opportunity for refills.

o   A cap/hat may be useful.

o   The less baggage the better so no haversacks with food, makeup, towels…

·      A few words of caution (not discouragement);

o   Exercise is addictive but it’s a healthy vice.

o   Waterproof your phones. It will rain.

o   During the hikes;

§  You will get dirty.

§  You will fall (usually minor slips and slides).

§  You will laugh, cry, wish you never came, and then wish for more, all at the same time.

·      The first hike starts from Codrington College, St. John, with a meeting point at Trimart Haggatt car park at leaving at 3:25 sharp.

Q: What does a trim body, with a firm flat stomach tell the world? 

A: That you have taken command of your health and fitness. 

See you next week and start training and spread the word.