The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. The yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. James conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. He went on to come second in the yukon arctic ultra a quick 430mile jaunt across the alaskan countryside and was the third fastest celebrity to finish the 2012 london marathon in just. Cracknell, a selfobsessed cycling addict, chose to ride the full route by mountain bike. James cracknell net worth page 2 of 2 spears magazine. We have a lot of work to do but wanted to share a few images of beauty and fun. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the completing the equivalent of six marathons in six days. At the beginning of february, a little over six months after his neardeath experience, cracknell lined up for the yukon arctic ultra, a series of races.
Today, cracknell is out with a trilogy of programs that shows him performing and taking part in some of the worlds toughest challenges. Cracknell s participation in the race was filmed for the documentary, the coldest race on earth, which was aired on the discovery channel. James cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. The double olympic champion james cracknell will become the oldest. Last weeks edition saw him attempt the gruelling 161mile six day marathon des sables known as. James cracknell named as oldest competitor in boat race history. James cracknell, and the six surefire signs of a midlife.
Discipline rivendell farm dog grave lake braeburn overall rank. And just six months after the bike injury, cracknell finished runner up in the 430mile yukon arctic ultra, which sees competitors mountain bike. He ran the london marathon on 23 april 2006, in a time of 3 hours, finishing. A year later in 20, james paired up with ben fogle yet again for the bbc documentary. Book motivational speaker and olympian james cracknell obe for your event.
Only six months afterwards cracknell completed the yukon arctic ultra. For 15 years, its been held in canadas yukon territory. April and sees cracknell take on the yukon arctic ultra cycling 430. In the documentary, gary goes for his tenth finish and kelly shoots for her third. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in. James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, double olympic gold. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. What started as an attempt to become the ultimate endurance athlete became a very different adventure for double goldmedal winning olympian james cracknell.
James cracknell is a man with many sporting achievements to his name. A documentary about the race that almost claimed the life of olympic rowing gold medallist james cracknell is to be broadcast tonight at 9pm on discovery channel uk. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north mark hines on. James cracknells race across america to air tonight. Documentary covering the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race.
Race across america with james cracknell sees the extreme. Ultra running documentary film exploring courtneys source. Cracknell became the then highestplaced briton in the 25year history of the marathon des sables ultra marathon, finishing 12th. Again, james wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole. James on his fattyred snow bike during the yukon arctic ultra photo. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling.
Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. Quite simply the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. James cracknell of cambridge university mens boat club. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to. Discovery ch toughest race on earth with james cracknell. Cracknells participation in the race was filmed for the documentary the. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in the race. The 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. But, just six months after the accident, cracknell was back on the bike, lining up to face the yukon arctic ultra a 430mile race, on foot, on skis or by mountain bike, up the frozen yukon river in north west canada. Jackson county 50 mile ultramarathon documentary duration. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise the bar.
Watch james cycle, run, row and even swim from the west coast to the east coast of the us in race across america. The rower and cycling enthusiast takes on the challenging 430mile yukon arctic ultra race in minus 50 degrees, a feat he hopes to complete entirely on mountain bike. Covering 430 miles of frozen wilderness, he will race through the depths of winter, in minus 50 degrees, battling 50mph freezing winds. I would like to thank all athletes who were with us at the shipyards park start line january 30th. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river. James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, double olympic gold medallist, athlete and adventurer.
Six months after his cycling accident which damaged his frontal lobe, cracknell competed in the yukon arctic ultra. Discovery channel documentary chronicles the olympians illfated. James cracknell has many sporting achievements to his name, from. James cracknell at a training session for sundays race. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon at the beginning of february each year. Culture travel life women fashion luxury tech film. Extremes of endurance james cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. Hes won two olympic gold medals, hes rowed the atlantic, he was the highest ever placed british man at the time at the marathon des sables, hes completed the yukon arctic ultra, hes walked to the south pole and hes a sub3 hour marathon runner. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the.
He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. And just six months after the bike injury, cracknell finished runner up in the 430mile yukon arctic ultra, which sees competitors mountain bike, ski and fun in freezing conditions. And i hope everyone is safe and healthy with their family and. James cracknell is a championship rower that has won two olympic gold medals and climbed to the top of his sport. Documentary following olympic gold medallist james cracknell as he cycles in extreme conditions. Coldest race on earth with james cracknell about the show six months after a devastating accident, james cracknell attempts to ride 700km across the wilderness in the yukon arctic ultra. Cracknells participation in the race was filmed for the documentary the coldest race on earth aired on the discovery channel. This year 2020 athletes will choose to race the 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. Here you will find the detailed results with the checkpoint inout times of all past myau races. James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race record books. The marathon, 100300430 mile races follow the course of the yukon quest.
The same year he also completed the yukon arctic ultra a 430mile bike slog. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise. The national outdoor expo is a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts and provides all of the inspiration, kit, tech, nutrition and advice needed to get outside and get active. One of my commissions was to supply images for discovery tv as they were filming james during this years race for a scientific programme analysing how the body reacts under such pressure in the desert heat. Coldest race on earth with james cracknell discovery uk. The endurance athlete chats about his outstanding mental strength, marathon training and race fueling tactics. He finished second in the 430mile race across the frozen alaskan countryside, beaten only by british cyclist alan sheldon who beat cracknell s 163. James cracknells race across america to air tonight bikeradar. The marathon finishes on rivendell farm just off the takhini river.
The montane yukon arctic ultra follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of. Thank you to the montane yukon arctic ultra, staff, competitors and everyone else involved. He finished second in the 430mile race across the frozen alaskan countryside, beaten only by british cyclist alan sheldon. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of completing the. Quiz championship rower james cracknell connect the. He ran the 2012 london marathon in just under three hours, one of the fastest celebrities, but behind nell mcandrew. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and. Cambridge won all four races against oxford last year, triumphing in the mens. Since retiring from competitive rowing in 2006, james has continued to be a household name, carrying out dangerous and gruelling challenges for the bbc and. James cracknell s two olympic and six world gold medals are permanent reminders of a golden era in british rowing, but the multidecorated athlete is equally famous for excelling at seemingly endless extreme feats of endurance. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra temperatures were brutally low at this years running of the 300mile competition, and one. James wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole.
Watch the coldest race on earth thursday 7th april at 9pm discovery uk for more. Laugavegur ultra marathon iceland race documentary 2015. We believe that an active outdoor lifestyle helps you live longer, stay younger and enjoy life more. Professional footballers, cyclists, marathon runners and tennis players are all getting. Another montane yukon arctic ultra is in the history books. James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race. The secrets of james cracknells 40something superfitness. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra. I first met james at the bivouac on the marathon des sables, also known as the mds. Because you run at night through snow and across frozen rivers, i tried to strengthen my body by simulating the course as best i could, says van deren, 54, who won the 300miler in 2008 and. The 300 mile racers will keep on going all the way to pelly farm.
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