competitive edge
13 AUGUST 09
resolution 10k
The Stroke Association is calling
for hundreds of runners to take part
in its fi rst ever 10k run, which will
start at 7pm in Finsbury Park,
London, on 13 August.
Entry costs £10 and participants
must raise at least £150 on top of this.
This is the second run in the
.COM/KRISTEN JOHANSEN Resolution series, which was designed
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to keep people fi t and motivated
beyond their New Year’s promise. The
OCKPHO fi rst – a 5k race – was held in April,
while the third – a 15k challenge – is
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due to take place in Richmond Park,
London, on 6 December.
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Details:
www.stroke.org.uk
Runs are designed to hold people to their New Year’s resolutions
PHO
31 OCTOBER 09
Three marathons in 24 hours
yogaaid
With the aim of completing 108 sun
salutations (a series of yoga movements)
in three hours, this challenge is not as
gentle as its name implies. YogaAid, held
at the Yoga Show in Olympia, will see
different teachers guide people through
the moves. Entry is £5 and the minimum
sponsorship is £108. Monies raised will
support four charities: WSPA, Prison
Phoenix Trust, the Special Yoga Centre
and Shishukunj (LIFE 4 CHILDREN).
108 sun salutations in three hours
Details:
www.theyogashow.co.uk
20–29 MARCH 10 24–31 MAY 10
cycle taiwan
namibia 24-hour
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The National Deaf Children’s Society
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ultra marathon
(NDCS) is looking for adventurous and
OGRAPHER:
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active women to take on the a gruelling This challenge is becoming known
bike ride across Taiwan in aid of deaf as the ultimate endurance test for
children in the UK.
YU-DHIA CHOU
distance runners. The route in the
Taiwan, according to travel guides, is Namib Desert covers 126km (78
currently the hottest new cycling miles) – three full marathons – all
destination. In this challenge, participants within just 24 hours.
will cover up to 100km a day on the Contestants will be completely
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tropical island. The route will include
GENCY
self-reliant, carrying their own
rugged and steep terrain, but food and equipment, although
participants will also get to enjoy
DREAMSTIME.COM :
water stations and medical tents
beautiful landscapes such as the Taroko are provided at 21km intervals.
Gorges and the Kenting National Park. Temperatures are expected to soar
Registration costs £250 and up to 36˚C – possibly higher.
sponsorship is set at £3,900. Details:
www.acrossthedivide.com
Details:
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Taiwan: Hot new cycling destination
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