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Challenges

Each year members take on epic, inspiring and occasionally just plain daft challenges.  Some are for charity, others to for publicity but mainly just to see if they can do it.  The training provided by the club can be useful for so many endurance challenges as can the knowledge, experience and motivation of other members.  Below are some examples of Challenges undertaken by club members.  The list is split into 2.  Present are those that members are currently training for whilst Past are those already completed.

Present

Come on MTC members, let us know what challenges you're upto for 2010

Past

Swim/Run: The Super Six Challenge (20th August 2009)

You have probably heard of the UK Three Peaks Challenge, many of you will have completed this challenge. Well, take the three peaks, add to it three lakes, and there you have a never-been-done-before challenge dreamt up by some ambitious individuals from Manchester to raise money and awareness for PAPYRUS. The SUPER SIX is a continuous 48 hour challenge, completed by a team of six individuals. The SUPER SIX team will climb the UKs three highest peaks, and swim the UKs three largest lakes, with no brakes for rest. This involves over 10,000 ft of climbing, over 35 miles of swimming, and a whole lot of driving, NON STOP! For more info:

Swim: Manhattan Island Marathon Swim (6th June 09)

Man Tri swimmer Jane McCormack is no stranger to long distance swimming challenges with a Channel crossing under her belt. Her latest swim will be 28.5 mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim in aid of Headway:

Bike: Lands End to John O'Groats (LEJOG)

There have been a number of LEJOG challanges made by club members.  The most recent we are aware of was by Chris Brobin, Paul Schofield and Andy Quicke.  A link to their blog is below:

Run: Marathon des Sables

The Marathon des Sables is a 7 day / ~150 mile endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco. All competitors have to carry all of their food and equipment to last the week; the only thing the organisers provide is a water supply and a tent for the evening!  Want to try!  Ian Jones our current treasurer did so read how he got on here:

Run: Crossing the Attacam

Ian's been at it again and this time his wife went along with him... for their honey moon!  The Atacama Crossing is based in Northern Chile, and involves running / walking around 150 miles over 7 days, carrying all of your own equipment and food. If you'd like more details about the race, please have a look at the following websites:-

Run: Bob Graham Round

 

Swim: English Channel - 1-way