Originally Posted by
NGCSUGrad09
I'll be honest and feel a little bad that I didn't do more prep.
I'm not much a natural runner (get bored to easily), but my cardio time is one a rowing machine so I didn't totally die...however my legs are feeling it today!
As for shooting, I've got a mix of USPSA, 2 Gun/3 Gun and Precision Rifle background so none of the shooting was worrisome. I did check zero on the rifle and pistol, verified my drop data on the rifle and ran a few drills just to reacquaint myself with the carbine. As for pistol aside from checking POI with the chosen ammo I did a few unloaded start drills and didn't sweat it.
My belt kit is something I've run for a couple years now and I'm very happy with it. The Kavu bag didn't enter the equation until a few days prior to the event as I forgot I had it, but with some dry practice at home I was feeling pretty confident with it.
For future events, physical prep is the biggest component for me to work on to be successful. The shooting isn't too complicated, it's just being methodical and efficient while getting good hits. The running, thinking ahead, ammo management and working through being tired and potentially wet/muddy are the things that make it complicated.