We’ve produced a couple of guidance notes for teams new to mountain marathons.

The first of these provides some practice in choosing routes between controls. Sometimes these are obvious but sometimes there are several alternatives that can be considered. The document allows you to use previous SLMM courses as examples and view the actual routes taken by winning teams.

The second document provides advice on nutrition during the event, including food and drink during the day and for camp meals. It may help you to keep your calorie to weight ratio high but still have enjoyable food and snacks.