Artic Circle Race Interview

”If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough” – Taking part in the Arctic Circle Race has been a dream for a long time for an english group of friends from London; Christopher Gouldsmith (164), Lee Crompton (162), Rachel Clayton (160), Eleanor Smilie (161) and Richard Simpson (208). Like a lot of […]

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The Arctic Circle Race 2017

Overview Touted as the world’s toughest ski race where competitors traverse 160km over three days in a magnificent, rugged and unpredictable landscape on the west coast of Greenland. On 31 March 2017, 209-230 brave Nordic skiers took to the start line scheduled from March 31- 2 April, for the 21st running of the event. Located […]

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Ironman 70.3 Vichy, France – Saturday Aug 27th 2016

I embarked on a long journey travelling from the Pembrokeshire region across to Dover/Calais and down half of France to prepare for the 70.3. Vichy ironman race. A 5 ish hour drive to reach Calais followed by another 6 hours to Vichy. Some may prefer to travel by plane but I thought I would make […]

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10 Tips for Ultra-Marathon’s

An Ultra Marathon isn’t just a race: it’s a windy, rocky and leg-thrashing trail. It is far from easy. When I completed my first ultra, I had little to no information about what I was doing.  I love a challenge and testing my body but to be honest I’m not sure what I was thinking, […]

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GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CYCLING

Get a Bike Fit If you fall in love cycling as much as I have, you are bound to spend countless hours in the saddle.  Being comfortable should be a number one priority as you can certainly dread popping on the bike if its giving your back pain, knee pain or a saddle sore!  Not […]

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