Archive for March, 2012

Questars Adventure Race Series: Q2 The Quest Challenge | South Downs (Oct)

Expect a very novel series of challenges and a variety of distances in this two-day adventure race The last Questars adventure race to be held in the South Downs was way  back in 2004 so this is one race not to be missed – not least  because it is also the final race in 2012 […]

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Mens health Survival of the Fittest | Cardiff (Oct)

          Website: http://www.mhsurvival.co.uk/page36.asp MH Survival Series travel to cities in Wales, England and Scotland. National pride is at stake as we invite Survivors from across the Land to front up to the challenge. The Welsh Capital is again the host location for the first event of this year’s Tri-Nations Series. So […]

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Mens health Survival of the Fittest | Edinburgh (Oct)

    This is an urban event with obstacles Website: www.mhsurvival.co.uk Expect more obstacles, the same amazing venues, totally engaging courses and lashings of Survival Spirit. Packing a challenging route in each host city, with tough and engaging obstacles throughout the course, you will pit your wits against 1000s of fellow “Survival” competitors in a […]

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Mens health Survival of the Fittest | Nottingham (Oct)

  This is an urban event with obstacles Website: www.mhsurvival.co.uk Expect more obstacles, the same amazing venues, totally engaging courses and lashings of Survival Spirit. Packing a challenging route in each host city, with tough and engaging obstacles throughout the course, you will pit your wits against 1000s of fellow “Survival” competitors in a test […]

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Steeple Chase the Obstacle Race | Norfolk (Oct)

  5km and 10km off-road runs over 30 horse jumps including a 150m river section. This course works every muscle in your body! Jumping, scrambling and hurdling over and under 30 different horse jumps will test your endurance. Set in 160 acres of grassland, the course also includes a series of water obstacles, 150 meter […]

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Brooks HellRunner: Hell Up North | Cheshire (Nov)

10-12miles of some of the toughest off-road running The Brooks HellRunner is over multi-terrain and varying underfoot conditions. There will be everything from running tracks and trails to water-filled areas and plenty of steep hills. Expect to get very wet! It will be nature at its toughest. The course will be marked but do not […]

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Tough Mudder | Cheshire (Nov)

  This is a hardcore 10-12mile obstacle course designed by Special Forces personnel. Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by the Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough Mudder has already challenged half a […]

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Train for Your First 100mile Cycle Race

So you’ve taken up cycling and entered a 100mile race…  You need to set a training programme with the aim to finish the race, but also to cycle confidently and comfortably.  You need to look at 3 to 4 sessions per week, in the 10week programme below I have set a 4 session per week […]

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FOUR PILLARS HOTEL | Cotswold Water Park

Find new, innovative ways to enhance and energise your body and mind. Whether you want to improve your fitness, shape-up or unwind, our Spa and Leisure Club boasts all the latest facilities in a contemporary setting. Spa 6 follows the true philosophy of a spa, offering an extensive heat and water therapy suite in addition […]

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Yakitori Chicken

1kg Chicken Breast fillets ¼cup (60ml) mirin (a sweet rice wine) ½cup (125ml) light soy sauce 2cm piece of fresh ginger (10g) grated finely 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) ¼tsp of ground black pepper 1tblsp sugar Cut chicken into 2cm pieces. Combine chicken with remaining ingredients into a large bowl and stand for 10mins. Drain chicken over […]

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