Finding a place to start can be quite daunting. Here, we discuss what you need to do to get started with your marathon training.
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Everybody loves a good list. So here's a list of all the things you need to bring, do, or check - before you head out on your trip!
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So you've signed up to run a marathon in the Czech Republic. What else are you going to do with your weekend in Prague?
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Taking on the highest peaks of England, Scotland and Wales in a big challenge! With that in mind here are some tips from our previous 3 Peaks challengers.
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There isn't really a definitive answer to the question "What should I wear while I'm trekking?", but we gave it a go anyway.
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Here at Choose a Challenge, we are passionate about showing students parts of the world that others rarely get to see. With that being said, we are aware of the social and economic issues that are associated with tourism. Check out our tips!
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Lucy has taken the time to describe what she wore on each day on her Kilimanjaro trek. Although this blog is specifically detailing what she wore on each day of Kilimanjaro, you could use it to help you plan your packing for other treks too (especially treks such as Everest Base Camp which will have a similar difference in temperature day to day).
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No matter whether they’ve done one trek, two treks or even more with us here at Choose a Challenge. We know that our previous participants are a fountain of knowledge when it comes to training, preparing and generally psyching themselves up for their challenge. So who better to ask for advice than the experts themselves?
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In August 2016 we were lucky enough to move to Tanzania for a month to take on the role of In-country Operatives with Choose a Challenge. Sam and I had been to Tanzania together two years previously to conquer Kilimanjaro, so it was fitting that we could head out together once again to help lots more students do the same.
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In December, I was lucky enough to embark on a short Icelandic adventure with some of my favourite travel companions: My Nan and Gramps. We spent 5 days exploring all that Iceland had to offer and it’s safe to say I fell in love with the Icelandic culture, people, and scenery.
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A marathon trip with Choose a Challenge is much more than just a marathon and the number of runners who come back for more bears testament to this. For those who have never ran a marathon with us before and are wondering what our marathon trips actually consist of I hope this blog gives you a little insight into the marathon experience with Choose A Challenge, and for those who joined us in Budapest, it’s your chance to relive some of my favourite trip memories.
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No matter whether they’ve done one trek, two treks or even more with us here at Choose a Challenge. We know that our previous participants are a fountain of knowledge when it comes to training, preparing and generally psyching themselves up for their challenge. So who better to ask for advice than the experts themselves?
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