For ultra runners, possessing tunnel vision is a useful commodity and for those tackling one of Britain's most extreme events later this month it is a necessity.
For up to 55 hours, a fearless bunch of around 40 athletes will run the length of a one-mile long former railway tunnel on the edge of Bath 200 times -- in the dark.
"I wanted to come up with events that are extremely difficult to finish but if you do finish, you're going to remember it for the rest of your life." This year's event begins at 3.30pm on March 31 and ends 55 hours later, spanning two nights. Only water and basic snacks are provided with runners wearing high-vis kit, whistles and a head torch. Those who don't make 100 miles in 27 hours are out.
"One French guy who's a well-known ultra runner said it was horrendous," Cockbain recalls. "He got really bad hallucinations on the second night and you could tell he kind of lost it a bit. He was just talking gibberish."Vic Izzy Owens knows a thing or two about extreme running. She completed a 253-mile non-stop run down the length of Wales. She also set a world record for the furthest barefoot run by a female in 24 hours, clocking up 96.4 miles.
"I saw a family of abominable snowmen on the side of a wall, clinging on," he said. "Then there a massive slug came towards me with a cigarette in its mouth."Builder Brendan Turner said he consumed so many sweet snacks that it was like running to dozens of children's parties.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Conor McGregor donates $1 million to Tunnel to Towers Foundation live on Fox NewsUFC star fighter Conor McGregor announces a $1 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in front of a live studio audience in New York on 'Hannity.'
Lire la suite »
WATCH: Conor McGregor Donates $1 Million to Tunnel to Towers on HannityUFC star Conor McGregor came through for America’s fallen heroes in the military and law enforcement on Wednesday night, by donating $1 million to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation on the Fox News Channel.
Lire la suite »
Britain helps pubs by raising 'draught relief' on beerBritain's finance minister Jeremy Hunt offered some help to pubs on Wednesday by increasing 'draught relief', making the rate of duty on draught beer and cider up to 11 pence lower than the charge on cans or bottles bought in a supermarket from August.
Lire la suite »
Why Britain's 'Illegal Migration Bill' is so controversialBritain's parliament introduced a new bill that would have migrants who enter the U.K. 'promptly removed, either to their home country or a safe third country.' This is, according to the government, a way of removing the 'incentive' to travel across the English Channel to the U.K. in small boats.
Lire la suite »
The collapse of Britain's National Health Service, the crown jewel of socialized healthcareBritain's National Health Service, which is meant to provide “free” universal healthcare, is collapsing under the strain of long wait times, hidden data & excess deaths. Long held up as the crown jewel of “socialized healthcare,” the system is unraveling.
Lire la suite »