Ready to level up your running game with races you’ve probably never heard of? In this episode of RUNcensored, we’re joined by Kay Hawke from British Orienteering! 🧭 She takes us on a deep dive into orienteering and reveals how it can transform your trail running and navigation skills. Whether you’re training for your next trail run, ultra, or adventure race, orienteering could be the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed!
From city street orienteering to epic forest adventures, Kay breaks down different race types and explains why orienteering is one of the most accessible and fun ways to explore the outdoors. We also share funny navigation fails, discuss what makes orienteering different from trail races, and share tips for getting started—whether you're a seasoned runner or new to navigation.
Plus, hear all about Quid Games, an incredible night orienteering event happening this week, combining head-to-head competition with adventure racing in the dark! 🌌
Links:
www.britishorienteering.org.uk
www.britishorienteering.org.uk/events
Quid Games - https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=14732
https://www.sportsshoes.com/advice/trail-hub/trail-runs/quid-games-the-dark-edition
🎧 What’s Inside:
🗺️ Why Listen:
If you’ve ever struggled with navigating trail races, orienteering could be a game-changer. Learn how to read a map, make better route decisions, and discover a type of race growing in popularity worldwide!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: Welcome to RUNcensored with Gary, Ben, and special guest Kay Hawke
1:45 - Apologies and Fresh Start: Ben’s resolution to focus on Gary
3:20 - Meet Kay Hawke: Kay’s role at British Orienteering
5:10 - What Is Orienteering?: How it works
8:45 - Why Every Runner Should Try Orienteering
12:05 - Common Orienteering Myths
16:50 - Street Orienteering Explained
21:30 - Kay’s First Orienteering Experience
25:40 - Navigation Fails and Funny Stories
31:15 - How Orienteering Races Are Organized
35:50 - Urban vs. Forest Orienteering
40:10 - How to Get Started in Orienteering
45:25 - Special Night Race Event Announcement
48:30 - Final Thoughts and Farewell
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