With my big 50 approaching at the end of 2013 I thought I would set myself a few challenges. The objective is too have fun, do stuff I haven’t done before, challenge myself and raise some money for charity. Having had a few months off from extreme walking, I thought I would start the year Read More…
Nijmegen Marches – Day 4 The day started out quite damp, but not the heavy down pours of yesterday afternoon; just gentle rain for about an hour and then the sun came out to play! We were on the late start today (5.15am UK time!). I have found that the extra hour in bed on Read More…
Nijmegen Marches – Day 1 An early start, crossing the line at 5.30am (4.30am UK!). The weather was better than forecast and the sun was out most the day, which made it hot work in my Hotpants. The atmosphere was great with the locals supporting us well with music and refreshments. We were interviewed by Read More…
At the end of May I entered to do the Housman Hundred. I pre-qualified with a 50 miles walk – The Sussex Stride in 2010. I entered the event because I thought I would be at my fittest on my return from the Arctic, and this likely to be the only time that I could Read More…
The London MoonWalk 2011 was much colder than last years event – there was a bitter wind blowing that was sometimes head on! I wore my attractive plastic poncho for at least half of the walk – it did a great job as a wind shield! Many people are asking if I am enjoying the Read More…
All the 2011 Polar Racers are now back home! Rob, Lucy, Lee and the checkpoint crew, who narrowly missed the plane back with the rest of us had to spend a further night on the ice. They all piled into one tent (five in a four man tent must have been very cozy), and drank Read More…
We are on the home run – and hopefully by Friday will reach the North Pole. Here’s a few more images of the journey so far….. Click here to see full article
Just finished 2/3 20 mile days. Exhausted! Jo News from the Polar Race Organisers Canadian or International Waters? Published: Saturday, 23rd April 2011 21:30 Strange but true! Our racers are going through an area where we traditionally always encounter bad communications: The Maclean Strait. We could never understand the problem until the last race when Read More…
Left CP2 yesterday afternoon. Time is getting tight to reach the Pole in time! Jo. News from the Support Team…. In the rubble Published: Thursday 22th April 2011 16:30 The Racers are making their way through the rough old ice that always forms just North of Bathurst Island. The photo was taken on the mini-expedition Read More…
The weather has improved so we are back on racing. No Internet access so this quick message is sent via SMS. Good to be skiing on land again. Skiing up Bathurst Island. Tough Day, 13.5 miles. 30 percent of the race completed.
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