between the northerly tip of Norway and the North Pole itself. Longyearbyen (I’ve no idea how it is pronounced) is the second most northerly town in the world and only has around 2,000 inhabitants. From here we will take our flight in a converted Russian
Although cheap by the standards of polar travel the 2004 package for race entry, flights and accommodation from Longyearbyen was $8500 compared with $12,500 on other trips it was still unquestionably an expensive running race. Perhaps that added extra
this mountain race in 1905, each competitor carrying an eight kilogram load. The Canigou is an isolated mountain, giving spectacular views of the surrounding country during the climb and from the summit. But to see them youve got to make it up the 16km climb
. In fact, it would be more useful to run wearing most of the kit and equipment. For pre-race competitions your best bet is the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon in chilly mid-November.Date: 10-18 DecemberPlace: Patriot Hills, AntarcticaCost: £8,180Get involved
to do it all again for the second lap... Make a splash at the Crowborough 10KLuton Marathon, Beds, Dec 5 We know what you're thinking: what better way see out 2004 than with a marathon? Luton might not have the razzmatazz of some of the larger UK
In summer 2004, more than 20 forum members pledged to take on Ironman Switzerland in July 2005 - that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Many of them - including Jellybabe - were complete triathlon newbies at the time... Here
. The cost of this is at your GP’s discretion. "Your doctor might sign it for you for free or you may be required to pay a fee, the cost of which is a bit of a lottery – anything from £10 upwards." says Mike Gratton from 2:09 Events. "However
medallist Brendan Foster, who got the idea after running in New Zealand's Round the Bays race in 1979.When the GNR made its debut in 1981, it took place in June and boasted a line-up of 12,000 runners – many of whom will be back this year, no doubt relieved
Where Negril, Jamaica When December 6, 2008 First Man Linton McKenzie 2:40:08 First Woman Arieta Martin 3:28:16 Last Finisher 8:04:48 No. of Finishers 102Sun lounger to 45 degrees: check; footballer's autobiography in hand: check; delicious
56 ratings4New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K, Surrey When? January 1 Why? Billed as "Almost certainly the toughest 10K in Britain", this year's event saw 175 runners complete the scenic course despite treacherous post-downpour conditions
