Gurkha - week 1: 800m Sprint
800M SPRINT FOR TIME
Run 800m (0.5 miles) for time.
Condition:
You must finish your run in the same location in which you started.
CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION
Not far from the centre of Dharan, over a hundred young men queue outside the British Gurkha Camp ready for their 5am start. Some had been waiting most of the night, desperate for the chance to serve a Queen and country thousands of miles away.
After the formal qualifications are taken care of, the recruits move to the first test in the regional selection process, the 800m sprint. The aim of this test is to complete the 800 meter course in the quickest possible time. Good luck!
Scoring
| Time | Bonus Points |
|---|---|
| Under 2 mins 30 secs | 60 |
| Under 2 mins 45 secs | 55 |
| Under 3 mins 00 secs | 55 |
| Under 3 hrs 30 secs | 40 |
| Under 3 hrs 45 secs | 35 |
| Under 4 hrs 00 secs | 30 |
| Under 4 hrs 15 secs | 25 |
| Under 4 hrs 30 secs | 20 |
| Under 4 hrs 45 secs | 15 |
| Under 5 hrs 00 secs | 10 |
| Under 5 hrs 00 secs & over | 5 |
FAQ's
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This is a brutal physical challenge for which you are responsible for your own health and safety. It is imperative that you read through, understand and follow our health and safety guidelines before you embark on your challenge attempt.