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"I went through a full range of waterproofs!” Ultra runner Tom Hollins on the kit he used for his record-breaking Wainwrights run

By Will Symons Published

The 51-year-old is the fastest man to summit the Lake District's 214 peaks self-supported. Here's how got into shape and the kit that got him through it

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Jonny Huntington
Want to get into shape this year? Check out how para-athlete Jonny Huntington trained to traverse the Antarctic

By Will Symons Published

Jonny Huntington is attempting to become the first disabled athlete to traverse all 566 miles from the tip of Antarctica to the South Pole

Training & Recovery
Jonny Huntington
Want to get serious about your winter camping equipment? Here’s what para-athlete Jonny Huntington is using to traverse the South Pole

By Will Symons Published

38-year-old Jonny Huntington is aiming to become the first disabled athlete to ski to the South Pole unassisted. Here's the kit he's using

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Jonny Huntington
“This is about proving that disability does not mean inability” – meet the para-athlete skiing to the South Pole without the use of his left foot

By Will Symons Published

Jonny Huntington is aiming to become the first disabled athlete to traverse all 566 miles from the tip of Antarctica to the South Pole

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Vincent Colliard in Antarctica, January 2024
French trekker sets new South Pole speed record just two weeks after women’s record tumbled

By Dave Golder Published

Vincent Colliard completes the 1,130km trek in 22 days to beat 13 year-old record

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Jonny Huntington completing Manchester to London Marathon
British para-skier aims to be first disabled person to ski to the South Pole solo and unsupported

By Dave Golder Published

Jonny Huntington completes an ultra-marathon from Manchester to London today to raise awareness of his new challenge

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Preet Chandi, the first woman of color to ski solo to the south pole
British army captain becomes the first woman of color to ski solo to the South Pole

By Julia Clarke Published

Polar Preet has made history with her remarkable 700 mile trek to the South Pole

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Preet Chandi training for skiing to the south pole
British army captain plans to be the first woman of color to ski solo to the South Pole

By Julia Clarke Published

A British army captain has set off to ski 700 miles solo to the South Pole, becoming the first woman of color to do so

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