BEFORE THE TOUR
Is there recommended gear for Find Your Feet Tours?
Yes, we require all participants to bring a small amount of mandatory gear. Here is a list of the standard mandatory gear required on our Find Your Feet Running Tours. Please note, each tour may have additional requirements depending on the location you will be visiting. If you have any queries regarding your mandatory gear requirements do not hesitate to Contact Us.
All Find Your Feet tour guests receive a 20% discount at Find Your Feet. To make your life as easy as possible, we have put together our favourite items in one toe-tingling collection. Every item in this collection will meet all your mandatory gear requirements for both our tours, and any other events or races you may be participating in. Please visit us instore or online and enter the discount code: WildTours
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
Running Pack |
It is highly preferable that this pack is a vest pack design and has a minimum of 5L of storage and the capacity to carry a minimum of 1L of fluid. |
Waterproof Jacket |
This must be hooded, fully seam sealed and breathable. A light running specific jacket it best. |
Thermal Top & Bottoms |
Preferably a light synthetic or merino garment that can be comfortably worn for long periods of time. |
Insulated or very warm jacket |
It is preferable that this is a synthetic or down insulated jacket that can pack up relatively small, especially on our alpine trips where we may encourage you to carry it on a run. |
Beanie or Buff |
Any light weight beanie or Buff is ideal to keep your head warm. |
Head torch |
It is preferable that this has a minimum of 200 lumens and is bright enough for you to run at night on trails. |
Personal First Aid Kit |
A small, packable first aid kit for carrying on runs should contain at a minimum: snake bandage, Panadol, wound dressings, wound closure strips (ie. Steristrips), spare energy gel or bar & a space blanket. |
Trail Running Nutrition |
We ask every athlete to bring appropriate types and quantities of sports nutrition that you have trialled in your training prior to commencing the trip. We recommend gels, electrolytes & energy bars, and would ask you to bring a minimum of 4 energy items for each day. ie. a 5 day tour will require 20 energy gels and/or energy bars & some electrolytes. |
Waterproof Bag |
To be used inside your running pack to keep your clothes & valuable safe and dry. |
Trail Running Shoes |
We require all athletes to use specially designed trail running shoes. It is very rare that 'normal' road running shoes will suffice on the trails we will run on. |
Picnic Utensils |
We love picnics at lunchtime so please bring along a camping mug, spoon, knife and even a plate to make these occasions even easier & more enjoyable. |
Mobile Phone |
This needs to be a phone that works in most regions, including on our overseas tours. Please bring a waterproof bag such as a ZipLock bag to protect it. |
We also strongly recommend:
If you need to purchase any of the above, please visit www.findyourfeet.com.au. Please also feel free to email us at : [email protected]
- At least 2 changes of running clothes
- An extra warm jumper
- Comfortable long trousers for relaxing in
- Earplugs due to the nature of sharing a room
- Relaxing activities for enjoying during our ‘down time’
- A minimum of $100 cash for souvenirs, drinks and small incidental purchases such as snacks.
- An spare photocopy of your passport and itinerary
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- A small sachet of clothes washing powder
If you need to purchase any of the above, please visit www.findyourfeet.com.au. Please also feel free to email us at : [email protected]
Do I need to book my own flights?
Yes, you will be required to make your own travel arrangements to the meeting point of each tour. However, we do try to make this as simple as possible, often providing your first night’s accommodation close by. For example, this might be a room in an airport hotel the night before the tour officially starts.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel Insurance is a mandatory requirement of participating in one of our Find Your Feet Tours.
When selecting a Travel Insurance product, please ensure that it provides cover against personal accidents or injury, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability, cancellation for any reason including bereavement, delayed flights, lost luggage and personal effects. We highly recommend choosing a travel insurance provider who covers expenses associated with Covid-19. Please see our Covid-19 Safety Q&A page for more information.
When selecting a Travel Insurance product, please ensure that it provides cover against personal accidents or injury, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability, cancellation for any reason including bereavement, delayed flights, lost luggage and personal effects. We highly recommend choosing a travel insurance provider who covers expenses associated with Covid-19. Please see our Covid-19 Safety Q&A page for more information.
How can I prepare physically for the tour?
We strongly encourage you to begin preparing for your Find Your Feet Trail Running Tour early. Allowing three to six months of regular running, even if it is just slow and steady trail running, will really help you to enjoy your tour experience to the full. After you have booked your tour you will receive further tips & tricks from Hanny Allston, direct to your email inbox! We also recommend you visit Hanny Allston's Training Planners to choose a training planner to suit your needs.
