Kit Required

More than half of the kit that you'll need for pentathlon, you'll probably own already. A good part of the rest is supplied by the club. And a few specialist items you'll have to borrow or buy as the season goes on.

We'll list these by sport:

Shooting- Own kit: None, Special kit: Pistol (Club provides) Ear defenders (Club provides), Head Band + Eye Patch (DIY)

Fencing- Own kit: Trainers, Special kit: Epee (Club provides), Body wire, electrics (Club provides), Mask, Jacket, Plastron, Breeches, Glove (Club provides- loan scheme)

Swimming- Own kit: Trunks/Costume, Goggles, Hat (£5 from Club) Special kit: None (IRONMAN Lap Watch £25 from Argos)

Riding- Own kit: Jodhpurs (Optional) Boots (c.£50 OUMPA has two pairs) Special kit: Hat (Own or normally borrowed from Stables), Body Protector (£60-£80) Whip (borrow from Stables)

Running- Own kit: Trainers, Shorts (OUMPA recommends proper pair of lighweight running shorts, Special kit: (IRONMAN Lap Watch £25 from Argos)

In addition to this, you'll need to have a very big bag to carry all this kit in, and remember to bring food, warm clothing and clothes for the after-party.