I am a student currently studying at Sheffield University which allows me a great environment to train in as Sheffield is one of British Orienteering's two 'centres of excellence'. I have been a member of the British team for 3 years and my best result must be my silver medal from the junior world championships, which is the best individual result from any British athlete at these championships. My aim for next year is to go one better when the junior world championships are in Poland.
Featured item: Scandinavian Training Camp
Current progress toward my target of £1,200
Scandinavian Training Camp, Training in Scandinavia with the best orienteer's in the world
Kristian Jones says:
Would allow me to spend a prolonged period in Scandinavia next summer, learning from the best in the world in the most technical terrain in the world.
Garmin Forerunner 210
GPS sports watch
£220
Garmin Forerunner 210, GPS sports watch
Kristian Jones says:
Allows me to record and measure my training.
OMM Kamleika Race Jacket
Waterproof Running Jacket
£120
OMM Kamleika Race Jacket, Waterproof Running Jacket
Kristian Jones says:
To cope with the British weather a waterproof jacket is essential and this one is the best.
Magicshine MJ-816
Headlight for running and orienteering
£100
Magicshine MJ-816, Headlight for running and orienteering
Kristian Jones says:
Headlights are essential for training during the long winter nights. Night Orienteering is also a very good way of improving technically
Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra
Trail Running Shoes
£90
Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra, Trail Running Shoes
Kristian Jones says:
Much of my training is on trails and these are a good trail running shoe.
Skins RY400 - Long recovery tights
Recovery tights
£70
Skins RY400 - Long recovery tights, Recovery tights
Kristian Jones says:
Recovery is essential in training and compression tights help to aid in this.
Moscow 11R Compass
Racing Compass
£21
Moscow 11R Compass, Racing Compass
Kristian Jones says:
I like the steady needle that this compass offers.
