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16 April 2012 at 09:42
The Extreme World Races Open Day held on the Saturday 14th June was a huge success!
A huge thank you from Extreme World Races to everyone who attended the Open Day - we hope that you enjoyed learning about everything we do, meeting the staff and seeing how you too can get involved to Achieve The Extraordinary.
A huge congratulations also to the lucky winners of our main prizes:
Stuart Humber for the £60 Expedition Kit Hire Voucher
John Greenslade for the free trip on the Adventure Academy 2013 in Norway
Shaun Keen for the Acclima top
Ashley Baldwin for the Swedish Fire Knife from Light My Fire
If you are one of the people that unfortunately were not able to come - make sure you visit our Races page for information on the amazing opportunities we offer or just contact the friendly team on +44 (0)1285 860440 if we can help in any way.
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03 April 2012 at 11:28
Time is running out to get yourself at the EWR Open Day!
There are 11 days until the Extreme World Races Open Day on Saturday 14th April, held at the Four Pillars Hotel in the Cotswolds near Cirencester, GL7 5TL.
It is a free event to attend and you are under no obligation to sign up. However, you will have the chance to win a free place on the EWR Adventure Academy in Norway worth £995, receive an EWR goodie bag, buffet lunch, pastries tea and coffee and get 5% off our races if you sign up for one of the races within 4 weeks - so what is there to lose?!
Our Open Days are a great way to get to know the staff that will help you along your own journey to Achieve the Extraordinary. Plus, meet previous competitors who will be able to give you an honest first hand account of their own experiences.
You are more than welcome to bring friends and/or family and all we ask is that you let us know that you are attending so that we can cater for you.
Just call the office on +44 (0)1285 860440 or email info@extremeworldraces.com and we will be happy to hear from you.
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29 February 2012 at 14:33
The EWR February Newsletter is out!
An action-packed Newsletter has just gone out to all of those who are part of the EWR Community.
Included was a load of 'just released' information and is a great way to keep up to date with news at EWR. Whether you are new to extraordinary challenges or a seasoned adventurer, there are many ways that you can get involved with EWR.
To sign up to the Newsletter you can do this via the homepage in the bottom right. Or to receive the February Newsletter just released, or for any other help or information just email info@extremeworldraces.com or call one of the friendly team on +44 (0)1285 860440.
We would love to hear from you.
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08 February 2012 at 09:53
EWR are committed to investing in exceptional talents and Shaun Keen is no exception. Shaun has competed in many athletic events all around the World from the Rhonnda Triathlon to the Gloucester Triathlon and his successes continue to mount up
Following the World Championships in Bejjing last year, Shaun has been working hard on his swimming after joining Devonport Swimming Club for at least 4 hours a week. He has also recruited the coaching services of non other than Paul Brew, the son of the legendary Archie Brew, and has reconstructed his stroke to ensure he is relaxed and producing more power.
The Dawlish Aquathon was an ideal opportunity to try out all his hard work and preparation in a competitive environment and yet try to remain relaxed! It is one of a series of four 'multi-sport' event races organised by the Exeter Triathlon Club and is very popular, attracting athletes from far away; one couple even travelled from Buckinghamshire to compete!
On race day the weather was good but with the temperature just about reaching 6 degrees, the thought of completing 24 lengths of a swim and then running 5K wasn't too appealing. Despite a leaky goggle Shaun completed the swim in 9mins 12 seconds and started off for the hill climb of 5K.
Shaun finished in a time of 30 minutes and 54 seconds, putting him third in the 40-49 age category and winning himself a new pair of Maru goggles!
EWR is so proud of Shaun and his accomplishments and wish him the best of luck with his next event: The Sidmouth Aquathon on the 11th March 2012.
Looking great in his gear!
All set and raring to go in EWR's sponsored cycling kit
EWR's breathable training kit with the pair of goggles he won for a brilliant placing
EWR are at the forefront of research into how to get the best our of your own performance and training. EWR's jacket is a synergy between hardwearing material and light, breathable fabric.
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28 January 2012 at 08:25
Tony's Update:
Hello
It is day 67 the 27th of January and we are awaiting the last two team to reach the pole. I have just dispatched two trucks to the pole in preparation to receive the teams. Gyli our cheif mechanic has almost finished some minor repairs to my truck Cheyenne, which will allow us to depart from here sometime on the 29th. It actually feels quite strange after all this time to being planning the trip back and with the air temperature around - 40 and dropping its going to be an interesting trip!
Tony Martin
Racer's Update:
One joint team left to finish the race, Centre point and Mission Possible are working together in order to make sure an injured Andrew (suspected broken arm) fulfils a childhood dream of reaching the Pole. The support staff have been out to see them and they are all in great shape and looking forward to their last leg of the journey home. Not much longer now until they reach the Pole, we expect them in the early hours of the morning. Team Mercury and Keep a Child Alive have enjoyed a tour of the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station in the evening whilst our in house mechanics continued on with repairs to the trucks.
1506.jpg "Day 67")
1507.jpg "Day 67")
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25 July 2011 at 13:47
Spring is the typical time for awards season in the film industry but this coming year shall see a new addition as the world of Antarctic and polar adventure has its very own exciting ceremony for the very first time.
Celebrating 10 years of EWR and our achievement of creating the toughest races around the globe, we're delighted to announce all of our former race alumni are duly invited to an exciting new black tie, red carpet Awards party.
This is once in a lifetime opportunity to meet all your fellow racers who've previously competed in the Polar Challenge, South Pole Race, the Belize challenge should not be missed. At this exclusive 'family' reunion, in true (CEO) Tony Martin style, you can expect the unexpected so don't be the only one who is not there!
Over the coming months, we will announce a series of special guests; commemorative award categories to vote on; an extra special host to manage the night's proceedings; and details of a truly impressive venue.
Invites to this landmark night are for former EWR adventurers only so don't miss out on and register your interest now on what is set to become an annual landmark occasion for the adventure industry. Celebrating our 10th anniversary this memorable evening will commemorate the history of Extreme World Races & the fantastic achievements of all our former participants.
Find out how you can secure your place on this once-in-a-life-time night and register your details now with polarelitefoundation@extremeworldraces.com. Monthly bulletins will be sent out to announce all aspects of the Oscars of Adventure. Tickets are £95pp.
Venue: London TBC Date: 16th June 2012 Dress: Black Tie
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06 July 2011 at 08:55
As Extreme World Races launch the Siberian Black Ice Race, CEO Tony Martin is interviewed on BBC Radio and describes "the world's most terrifying race".
The world's first multi-discipline race on the world's oldest, deepest lake in March 2012 was the title feature on the Claire Carter Show on BBC Radio Gloucestershire on 02.07.11, as Martin challenged listeners to brave the arctic conditions.
"We can train anyone to race - it's a state of mind", he said, "our races are 90% mental endurance". Martin, who designed the race across the frozen length of Lake Baikal, describes it as; “Longer than England, colder than vodka and harder than granite! Our Siberian Black Ice Race is a challenge that can break even the toughest of the tough - the Marathon des Sables is a walk in the park compared to this...”
Whoever is brave enough to compete will have to be self-sufficient on the ice with temperatures as low as -40•C and winds of up to 200km/h. Competitors race either the 155 mile ‘Sprint’ or 379 mile ‘Marathon’ by bike, ski, foot or kite-ski.
To listen to the full interview, visit Radio Gloucestershire and Claire Carter's page on BBC.co.uk/iplayer
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01 July 2011 at 11:32
Extreme World Races announces world’s first multi-discipline race across Lake Baikal, Siberia, as CEO Tony Martin declares it ‘twice as hard as the Marathon des Sables’…
Martin, who designed the race across the frozen length of Lake Baikal, describes it as; “Longer than England, colder than vodka and harder than granite! Our Siberian Black Ice Race is a challenge that can break even the toughest of the tough - the Marathon des Sables is a walk in the park compared to this...”
EWR’s ‘Siberian Black Ice Race’, the ultimate winter endurance event, is set to take place on the world’s oldest and deepest ice lake, in March 2012. Billed as ‘the world’s most terrifying race’, over the course of 2 weeks, competitors will attempt to traverse the treacherous black ice that covers this unique tormented lake…
Whoever is brave enough to compete will have to be self-sufficient on the ice with temperatures as low as -40•C and winds of up to 200km/h.
Competitors race either the 155 mile ‘Sprint’ or 379 mile ‘Marathon’ by bike, ski, foot or kite-ski.
One of the world’s most beautiful and treacherous wildernesses, this is an entirely new category of endurance racing for those who wish to experience the unique challenge of racing on ice in Siberia.
Extreme World Races provides full race support with Arctic Trucks and checkpoints along the route. Competitors are responsible for their own travel and equipment.
Key Facts
Race Name: The Siberian Black Ice Race
Country: Russian Federation
Area: Lake Baikal
Venue: Irkutsk
Dates: 16th March 2012 - Pre-race enrolment, kit inspection, race rules and registration.
17th March 2012 - Race Start
Start Time: 09.00 tbc
Duration: Siberian Black Ice Race: 14 days maximum/Siberian Black Ice Sprint: 7 days maximum
Classes: Male, Female, Mixed, Veterans
Designed For: Experienced adventurers looking to push their limits
No. of Places: 30
Distances: Siberian Black Ice Race: 379 miles/Siberian Black Ice Sprint: 155 miles
Disciplines: Trail Running/Walking, Mountain Trek/Run, Navigation, Mountain Biking, X-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, kite skiing, skating
Entry Fee: Siberian Black Ice Race: £2700 excluding flights and travel costs
Siberian Black Ice Sprint: £2100 excluding flights and travel costs
Training: For an additional fee, competitors can apply to attend the world famous Extreme World Races Training Camp in Norway (further details upon request)
Sample Itinerary
Please note the following itinerary is subject to change. For the latest updates, please visit www.extremeworldraces.com
| DATE |
WHERE |
WHAT |
NOTES |
| 16th March |
Irkutsk |
Meet and greet, Pre-race preparation, competitor essential kit check, race rules and plan, Safety and Logistics presentation |
All competitors must attend – pen and paper required as well as have race kit available for inspection |
| 17th March |
Lake Baikal |
Breakfast. Race start – 0900hrs approx. |
Shuttles from Hotel down to Lake Baikal ready for Race start – no delays! |
| 24th March |
Sprint Finish (155 miles) |
Cut off for the Sprint race – Shuttle back to hotel in Irkutsk |
Daily Shuttle bus back to hotel in Irkutsk (if it’s missed, camp overnight and catch the following day!) |
| 31st March |
Marathon Finish (379 miles) |
Cut off for Marathon race – Train every other day back to Irkutsk – 31 hour journey |
Train every other day – if it’s missed, you camp and wait for the next one! Journey is 31 hours return back to Irkutsk |
| Various dates |
Hotel, Irkutsk |
Return, de-rig, return rental kit, pack and leave for home |
All equipment is sorted, any rental equipment is checked and returned |
How to get involved in the Race:
For more information, contact Andy Harvey or Mike Tulley on 0044 (0) 1285 860445 for
full details or visit www.extremeworldraces.com
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01 July 2011 at 09:43
This month, John Campbell, EWR’s master of all things concerning the mind will impart some wisdom on how to keep yourself from unravelling in an extreme environment! The nature of Polar racing places one under intense mental and physical pressure – so the more one understands the more in control we can be.
People have found it helpful to understand a little about our three levels of mind:
The conscious mind is the part we all know about. It’s, as it implies, the thoughts we have of which we are conscious. ‘I must get out of bed now’, or ‘I don’t feel like getting out of bed now’ or ‘I must put petrol in my car today’. All those things we do consciously as a result of conscious thought. The conscious mind is very limited and can only handle around seven bits of information a minute. The sub-conscious mind takes in every single piece of information which you are exposed to. This can be a blessing or a curse – it all depends whether or not you are selective with what you listen to, what you read and what you watch – and in whose energy you choose to subject yourself.
The Law of Attraction is always working in our lives. This Law is as scientific as The Law of Gravity. It is a Universal Law which states ‘That to which we place our attention – we will automatically attract into our lives’.
Our subconscious mind has no sense of humour, takes everything it receives literally and works with pictures. It is also incapable of processing any negatives. So if you tell someone ‘don’t drink too much water while you are doing the race’ – the subconscious mind will only process ‘drink too much water while you are doing the race’ and mysteriously you will find yourself drinking more water than you need. It’s important that people realise it is their sub-conscious mind which is running their lives – not their conscious minds.
The great news about this is that we can programme this part of our mind just as we programme our computers. If we bombard our mind with images, talk, reading material of what we want – and make sure we avoid doing the same about things we don’t want – eventually we will attract these wanted things into our lives.
So the more you can practice focussing on your good health, your supreme fitness and your successful completion of the race – the more likely that you will complete the race in great health. It is also crucial that you focus only on your own performance and not on ‘beating’ someone else or some other team. The more you can develop a focus only on you and your team’s performance without comparing it to others – the more energy you will conserve. The more energy you conserve, the more likely you are to complete the race in good shape.
Good Luck!
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01 July 2011 at 09:42
Andrew Harvey, EWR's Operations Manager and outdoor expert has taken some time out to come up with his introductory ABC's for Adventurers. With 10 years of experience you can learn a little bit about the kind of skills that you need to be a successful explorer!
- It takes a lot of skill to survive here...
I have been involved in adventurous activities since boyhood. Being introduced to Cub-Scouts was probably my earliest recollection! Climbing trees and rock faces, canoeing on lakes and down placid rivers as well as camping in tents up in the hills – every boys dream..... Well, this dream hasn’t stopped for me!
Some years back, I studied for 4 years to gain NGB qualifications which enabled me to instruct all outdoor activities in national centres and all over Europe (Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Gorge Walking, Mountain Biking and Mountaineering). When I am not working for EWR (which is a dream in itself) my time is filled with weekends/weeks away (as is the case this coming weekend!!) climbing and mountaineering - strengthening old skills and learning new ones. I love meeting new people of similar mind and passion and fantasizing about expeditions for future years....!
Filling my personal time with some form of adventure, training or action, I travel to North Wales most weekends to Canoe, Rock Climb and to spend time in the Mountains. Slightly further afield, Scotland is by far the best place to enjoy training and what the great outdoors has to offer but needs planning and time off work to really enjoy!
Spending time in the outdoors requires a variety of very different skills which all come in to play at some point when in action. For example: A rock climbing weekend might require a night walk in the mountains to get you to the venue – navigation and map skills play a huge part in getting you there safely. Kit selection and back up plans all contribute to the overall weekend of Rock Climbing.
ABC's of Adventure!
Duration
Training for fitness – short 40 min sessions and often. Training for activities – as regularly as you can as it will be specific activity training.
Skill specific
Rock climbing for example relies on natural talent and fine motor strength. Indoor walls are ideal for training as it offers a safe environment to really push yourself, rope use and anchor setting; this will then stand you in good stead for when you hit the rocks outside! Think about the activity in hand and base your training according to the requirements of the activity – mountaineering (map reading/navigation/safety on steep ground/rope skills and first aid).
Content
Don’t run before you can walk – an old cliché but a true one – all adventurous activities require a lot of preparation. Work out routes to walk/climb. Select the kit appropriate for those routes. Take spares in case of emergency
Venue
Make sure that the region you go to offers what you need. The UK has some of the best venues in the world – search for them!!
Kit
Make sure you have the right kit for the job. The ‘Great Outdoors’ is great when all is well, but it’s when the going gets tough that you’ll need the right gear to see you through the tough times – research and select well.
Planning
Plan over and over making sure you have thought through every eventuality. Overall routes, support, safety, back up plans, escape routes and bad weather options for example...
Bigger and Better
Never stop planning that ‘next trip’, however far away it might seem. This keeps you hungry & challenges you more! You’ll get better at what you do, become more skilful, safer, have better understanding and will form better friendships with the people you choose to travel with.
Choose wisely
Select your travel companions wisely as you will need to rely on them heavily most of the time. It's important that you enjoy your expeditions as well as concentrate on achieving the end result – this is helped by working with friends and people with mutual ideas and respect for the job in hand.
There is NO point in doing any of this if you are not enjoying it! Take time to look around you (training or on expedition). Take a camera and snap away. Sit with a hot brew and savour the moments and have a laugh with your companions. This time is your time, make the most of it. As you’ll soon be back at work!! Take a video camera and film your experiences – there is nothing better than looking back over your trip with friends and a few beers – you will cry with laughter; trust me!!!
Enjoy!
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