COMPETITIVE EDGE 18 SEPTEMBER 2011
kamikaze adventure run
This event in Dorset is designed to be outrageous and fun and offers copious amounts of mud, hills and challenging obstacles. Spread over eight miles of cross-country running, the steep hills and valleys provide stunning scenery – but looking at the views will be the last thing on your mind as you face a number of obstacles to test your fi tness, nerve and determination along the way. Entry costs £66 for a team of three. Junior, senior and veteran categories are available. Details:
www.votwo.co.uk
Glorious mud: The Kamikaze run is meant to be fun but demanding 24 SEPTEMBER 2011 The iconic BT Tower has 842 steps
30 SEPT–2 OCT 2011 atlantic coast challenge
Three marathons in three days along the wild English coastline. Test your mental and physical prowess against some of the wildest coastline in Britain as you run or walk this 78.6-mile event, with its steep climbs and descents. The route starts near Padstow and follows the South West Coast Path to Land’s End. Participants can choose to complete one, two or three days of the event, which is now in its fi fth year. The three-day event costs £155 to enter. The one- and two-day events cost £55 and £110 respectively. Doing the event as a relay of two people is also possible. Details:
www.votwo.co.uk
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bt tower climb Ten million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing and, to help raise funds for them, Action on Hearing Loss is challenging you to climb the BT Tower in London. The tower has 842 steps and provides spectacular views across the city once at the top. It is expected to take up to two hours to complete the challenge and get the lift back down. Registration costs £35 and the sponsorship pledge is £165. Details:
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
4–12 FEBRUARY 2012 Three marathons in three days
yukon arctic ultra For those familiar with James Cracknell’s challenges, you’ll know that this – deemed the coldest race on earth – is the one that nearly broke him. Set in Yukon, Canada, the average temperature in February is -13.7˚C. Now in its ninth year, the challenge offers the choice of a 26-, 100- or 300- mile course and the disciplines of mountain biking, cross-country skiing or running. Entries are open to individuals or teams of two. So far, 284 athletes have participated – but only two-thirds have fi nished. Details:
www.arcticultra.de/en
Read Health Club Management online at
healthclubmanagement.co.uk/digital 25 Many fail to fi nish the challenge
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