ROT #31_1 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 1

In May 2022 Antony took part in the 250 mile, 8 day Cape Wrath Ultra. In this episode we talk about the race in general, getting there and day one.
If you want to know more about the race check out the official website (https://www.capewrathultra.com/) and some brilliant content put out by other runners:
Paul Manson - The Random Runner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAutQJzg4Cs
David Barry - Film My Trail Run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqlYcppE1hQ
Anthony Stevens - https://www.oldiesultras.com/post/to-the-lighthouse-cape-wrath-ultra-2022-22-29-may-2022
Kit:
Salomon ADV 12 vest
Waterproofs - OMM Halo jacket, Alpkit Balance jacket, Inov8 Ultrapant, Alpkit Parallax trousers
Compass
Headlamps - Petzl Atik Core (running), Petzl e+LITE (camp)
Hill food - Jelly babies, High5 gels (caffeine and non caffeine), peanut butter sachets, beef jerky
Synthetic layers - deMarchi Contour winter cycling top (running), military Norwegian top (camp+running), Arc'teryx Atom Lite hoody (camp), Ronhill pertex shell (running)
Hats - InoV8 Ultra cap (running), buff (running), beanie (camp)
Gloves - Ronhill convertible gloves with pertex mitt (running), Buffalo gloves (taken sometimes for insurance)
Race number belt
Survival bag
2 x Salomon 500ml soft flasks, one with XA filter
Shoes - Brooks Cascadia 15 (running), Altra Lone Peak 6.0 (running), Salomon Excursion TR14 GTX (camp), Crocs (camp)
£100 cash
Sharpie
iPhone 12 mini
Garmin fenix 6X Pro
Map
Orlieb 79l PS490 drybag
Running tshirts - various - 7
Runderwear briefs - 7
Skins 1/2 tights – 2
Ronhill running shorts (camp wear)
Thermal long johns (camp wear)
Ronhill tights
Sleeves
First aid kit - running (blister kit made up of K tape and fleecy web strips of various sizes, nail clippers, toilet paper and bag), camp (paracetamol, K tape, fleecy web, scissors, Imodium, suntan lotion, anti-fungal foot spray, foot cream, tick remover, Smidge)
Sleeping clothes – long sleeved merino wool tshirt, cotton shorts, cotton socks
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20F quilt
Sleeping mats – Alpkit Cloudbase + thin, foil backed closed cell mat
Pillows - Sea to Summit inflatable pillow + Ikea infant pillow
Knife, fork, spoon
Titanium plate and mug
Sponge and towel for washing and drying dishes
Midge head net
Ourea Blister Kit
Coffee bags
SIS Rego recovery shake
Lots and lots of drybags
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Anker 20000mAH power bank
FOSPower 10000mAH power bank
Charging cables
Thigh + calf compression (recovery post each run)
Toothbrush + toothpaste, deodorant, sponge for washing, towel, soap
Electric razor
Small foam roller