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Daily News round up covering ultra marathon and trail running - FRI 27 Nov

Daily News round up covering ultra marathon and trail running – FRI 27 Nov

The latest information on training, psychology and inspirational stories to help you run longer and faster. Today’s highlights include Lisa Tamati 2200km run across the length of New Zealand and an endurance psychology article focusing on “coping with pain”.

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Young British Rower Sarah Outen sets Ocean Rowing Record

Young British Rower Sarah Outen sets Ocean Rowing Record

Aged just 23 she rowed solo across the Indian Ocean. An epic 3500 mile crossing that took 124 days.

Posted in Rowing, WATER | Tagged 2010 expedition, adventurer, body expedition, British, endurance, endurance rowing, expedition, expedition africa, expedition food, expedition forum, expedition guide, expedition ship, expedition training, expedition vehicle, expedition wiki, expeditions, extreme, extreme expedition, female, female athlete, female rowers, female rowing, film, Indian ocean, inspirational, new expedition, north pole expedition, ocean rowing, outdoor expedition, record breaker, research expedition, rowing film, rowing movie, Sarah Outen, south pole expedition, team expedition, the expedition, valiance expedition, video, world expedition | Leave a response

Do you want to achieve your sporting ambitions? Here's how to get started

Do you want to achieve your sporting ambitions? Here’s how to get started

Maybe it’s ultra running, cycling, kayaking or rowing that is your passion but how do you make it a reality. How do you move it from a “To do list” to a “Done list” ?

Posted in LAND Human Powered, Running | Tagged endurance, extreme, marathon, psychology, Running | 3 Responses

Part 4 - A rough  guide to cycling the route of the Tour de France

Part 4 – A rough guide to cycling the route of the Tour de France

In 2007 Luke cycled the entire route of the Tour de France. In this article he rides the prologue and watches the Grand Depart.

Posted in bike, LAND Human Powered | Tagged adventurer, bike, cycling, distance, endurance, extreme, inspirational, psychology, road racing | Leave a response

Famous Explorer, Mike Horn, has a history of World Record Expeditions

Famous Explorer, Mike Horn, has a history of World Record Expeditions

Reading his book Conquering the Impossible I was struck by two important lessons that we can apply to life in general or our own expedition preparations.

Posted in Expedition Listing, LAND Human Powered, mountaineering, Uncategorized, Walking | Tagged adventurer, amazon, endurance, explorer, extreme, inspirational, North pole, psychology, record breaker, Walking | Leave a response

What is your definition of an Extreme Adventure?

What is your definition of an Extreme Adventure?

Is it walking unsupported to the South Pole, skiing down Everest or kayaking in the Arctic. There is no doubt that each of these is extreme however are they truly extreme for these actual participants?

Posted in AIR, LAND Engine Powered, LAND Human Powered, WATER | Tagged adventurer, endurance, explorer, extreme, journey, psychology | Leave a response

10 Ultra Marathon endurance events I want to complete before I die

10 Ultra Marathon endurance events I want to complete before I die

Can you help me complete my list of 10 endurance events before I die. From cycling to running and kayaking to mountaineering !

Posted in bike, Climbing, Kayak, LAND Human Powered, mountaineering, Running, Walking | Tagged adventurer, bike, bouldering, climbing, cycling, extreme, inspirational, marathon, mountaineering, North pole, rock climbing, Walking | 3 Responses

Expeditions are fun! It's not all death, hardship and extreme conditions

Expeditions are fun! It’s not all death, hardship and extreme conditions

The other side of expedition life is the fun, camaraderie, excitement and sheer joy of being in the mountains, on a “project” with your mates.

Posted in Climbing, LAND Human Powered, mountaineering | Tagged climbing, extreme, film, mountaineering, podcast, rock climbing, video | 2 Responses

Do you think you are to old to begin training for an ultra marathon running event? Think again!

Do you think you are to old to begin training for an ultra marathon running event? Think again!

Training for an ultra marathon running event can be daunting. But take heart, age need not be a limiting factor.

Posted in LAND Human Powered, Running | Tagged champion, distance, endurance, extreme, inspirational, marathon, psychology, record breaker, Running, video | 1 Response

Part 2 - A Rough Guide to Riding the Tour de France Route

Part 2 – A Rough Guide to Riding the Tour de France Route

Training for an ultra marathon cycling event takes time, dedication and a great deal of effort. Sadly with only 3 weeks till the start of the event my back was against the wall.

Posted in bike, LAND Human Powered | Tagged adventurer, bike, cycling, endurance, extreme | 4 Responses

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