We were lucky to be able to Carlisle United’s pre-season training regime this week.
The two-day package kicked off with a testing and slightly different approach to orienteering as the lads were split into four and five-man teams before taking to kayaks, lashed together by rope, to row their way to seven markers hidden on the banks around the length and breadth of Coniston.
Organised by Adventure 21, outdoor pursuits and adventure training specialists, the activity was designed to test teamwork, stamina and communication with a team leader selected at random and given a briefing, before then having to pass on the instructions to his boat buddies prior to them taking to the water on their map reading excursion.
Wednesday night saw the team return to Lanehead for more team bonding activities, with a bright and early start on Thursday morning of circuit training, and a walk up the Old Man of Coniston.
We wish them all the best for next season!
