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This October I'll be running the Brasil Jungle Marathon, which consists of running 200KM through the rainforest over 7 days!

StagesThe total distance to be covered is either 100km in 4 stages over 4 days, or 200km in 6 stages over 7 days. Difficulty on the Jungle Marathon is not measured by distance ,but by terrain. 

The stage distances are approximately as follows, but are subject to change at the discretion of the race director: 

Stage One-departs 0700hrs - 16.3km, cut-off 17.30hrs

Stage two-departs 0600hrs -24.5km, cut-off 17.30hrs

Stage Three-departs 0600hrs -31.1km, cut-off 17.30hrs

Stage Four- departs 0730hrs 18.4km, cut-off 17.30hrs, end of 100km race

Stage five-departs 0530hrs 87km- non stop overnight stage,dark zone 1600hrs to 0500hrs at CP4, cut off at 1900hrs on second day of stage

Stage Six departs 0800hrs-24.8km finish of 200km distance, cut-off 1700hrs

The course route is along pre-existing paths, trails and tracks through primary jungle.

There will be natural obstacles to pass including streams and shallow rivers.

The route will be well marked using coloured tape, paint markings and the use of landmarks to find your way.

Although great navigational skills are not a prerequisite, commonsense is.

The night stage will be clearly illuminated and along easily navigable routes.

Guidance for each stage will be given before departure each day.

Full details here: http://www.junglemarathon.com/

I'm training very hard and am aiming to just complete the event in one piece!

Updates will follow on my training.

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UPDATE:

8 days to go! I'm trained, I'm ready - BRING IT ON! Please sponsor me!

 

LINKS:

http://www.itv.com/Entertainment/Extremereality/JungleMarathon/default.html

http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/E/escape_to_the_legion/recruits_bobby.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvxRtAuinpQ

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