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Arctic Expedition Training with Polar Explorer Phil Hayday-Brown: Episode Four
Join Spine Race Director Phil as he breaks down all the expedition skills you need to complete the Montane Arctic Spine Race, a 293km expedition race through the Arctic.
In Episode Four Phil breaks down the sleep systems you need to survive at -40, adding in tips from his own wealth of experience and giving real world examples of how to spend a night, comfortably, in the Arctic.
Before launching the Spine Race, Phil Hayday-Brown completed a number of expeditions and races in the polar regions, helping organise the first race to the South Pole since the 1911/12 famous race between Scott and Amundsen.
The Arctic Spine Series: www.thespinerace.com/race/arc...
ARCTIC SPINE: 293-miles from Abisko to Hemavan. The time limit is 228 hours and is arguably the toughest expedition race in the world.
ARCTIC CHALLENGER: 129-miles from Abisko to Kvikkjokk. Designed for experienced expeditionists, competitors will have 120 hours to complete the race.
ARCTIC EXPLORER: 66-miles from Abisko to Nikkaloukta, with a time limit of 84 hours. This race includes a required 3-day pre-race training course.
ARCTIC SPINE TRAINING: A 3-day cold weather training programme purposefully designed to enhance your skills so you can compete in the extreme cold with confidence.
Want to join the training expedition? Speak to Race Director Phil: calendly.com/arcticspine/30mi...
*The training is mandatory for all Sprint competitors.
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Arctic Expedition Training with Polar Explorer Phil Hayday-Brown: Episode Three
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Join Spine Race Director Phil as he breaks down all the expedition skills you need to complete the Montane Arctic Spine Race, a 293km expedition race through the Arctic. In Episode Three Phil breaks down the food and cooking systems you need to survive at -40, adding in tips from his own wealth of experience and giving real world examples of how to safely use stoves in Arctic conditions. Before...
Arctic Expedition Training with Polar Explorer Phil Hayday-Brown: Episode Two
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Join Spine Race Director Phil as he breaks down all the expedition skills you need to complete the Montane Arctic Spine Race, a 293km expedition race through the Arctic. In Episode Two Phil breaks down the movement systems you need to survive at -40, adding in tips from his own wealth of experience and giving real world examples of how to use Skis, Snowshoes and Pulks (Sleds). Before launching ...
Arctic Expedition Training with Polar Explorer Phil Hayday-Brown: Episode One
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Join Spine Race Director Phil as he breaks down all the expedition skills you need to complete the Montane Arctic Spine Race, a 293km expedition race through the Arctic. In Episode One Phil breaks down the clothing systems you need to survive at -40, adding in tips from his own wealth of experience and giving real world examples of how to use the kit in question. Before launching the Spine Race...
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Eight
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Another Spine Race event has come to a close. Only 45% of those who entered the full-length race made it to the finish line. After just under 155hrs on the Pennine Way National Trail, the last of those heroes arrived 52 minutes before the final cut-off. In this episode, we accompany those last finishers across the line, and Will from the Spine Media Team reflects on the events of the last 8 day...
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine | He made it!
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After 145:43:50 Raj made it to the wall of the Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm and completed the Montane Summer Spine Race 2024. Bringing to a close his 'Inside the Summer Spine' video diary, here is that big finish! Raj now has 5 Summer Soine Race finishers' medals. Raj is the chair of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society, the official charity partner of the Spine Race. he has held that p...
RAJ MAHAPATRA | INSIDE THE SUMMER SPINE PART 7
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Raj has left Hut 2 and is on the final approach to Kirk Yetholm! He treated himself to a 45-minute sleep in the refuge hut and, far more importantly, a fresh pair of socks. A reminder that Raj is the chair of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society, the official charity partner of the Spine Race. he has held that position for 10 years and has decided to mark that milestone by raising money...
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Part 6
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Recorded at 20:00 this evening with Raj 132hrs into the race, and having had just 10hrs sleep, he reflects on being so close to the finish line, but never being able to take that finish for granted. He’s almost there. Wish him luck! Raj is the chair of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS), the official charity partner of the Spine Race. To learn more and show your support click h...
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Seven
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Our runners have now endured 5 days and 5 nights on the Pennine Way National Trail. More than 50 of the 109 who entered have retired since leaving Edale as the waterlogged trails and changeable weather have ground the runners down. We're now nearing the end of the race. The clock is ticking and the cut-offs loom. In episode 7 of our daily update videos, we join our remaining runners in the Chev...
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Six
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Today we put a medal around the neck of Jake Hayes, who came 2nd in the full Montane Summer Spine Race. Earlier in the day we'd also received the 2nd and 3rd women in the Montane Summer Spine Challenger North, Fern Parker and Lucy Pringle. But elsewhere on the course runners are having to dig deep, find pleasure in the little things, and hold onto their reasons for doing this as the daily grind...
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Part 5
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Raj’s 5th update from inside the Montane Summer Spine Race 2024. Raj sent us another update last night as he approached another one of the epic spots along the course! The runners also experienced an epic sunset that bathed the course, lifting the spirits of what will by now be very weary feet Raj is the chair of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS), the official charity partner ...
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Five
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At one end of the course, it's been a day of celebration as we welcomed the winners of the Summer Challenger North, MRT Challenge North, and the full Summer Spine Race. But there are many more runners in a line stretching from Kirk Yetholm down to Middleton over 120 miles away. They're fighting fatigue and fighting time. As we enjoy the return of the sunshine here in the Scottish borders, here'...
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Part 4
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Raj’s 4th update from inside the Montane Summer Spine Race 2024. Raj is now nearing 80 miles and has taken in some of the most beautiful parts of the course today. Join him as he updates us from the base of the fearsome Cauldron Snout! Raj is the chair of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS), the official charity partner of the Spine Race. To learn more and show your support clic...
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Part 3
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Raj’s 3rd update from inside the Montane Summer Spine Race 2024. Raj is digging deep now as he moves his way up the course, experiencing feelings that almost everyone on the course will feel at one point or another. This episode was originally filmed yesterday, but due to a number of factors we never managed to get it out. So please enjoy a double whack of episodes today. Raj is the chair of th...
Montane Summer Spine Race | Insights from Eoin Keith
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We’re not far away from putting medals around the necks of our winning Spiners up in Kirk Yetholm. In this episode Will from the Spine Media Team talks to Eoin Keith about what those front runners will be experiencing tonight, what keeps a runner motivated and making progress when there are so many reasons to stop, and the unique challenges of coping with the warm, wet and humid conditions that...
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Four
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Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Four
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Part 2
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Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Part 2
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Three
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Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Three
Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Pt1
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Raj Mahapatra | Inside the Summer Spine Pt1
Montane Summer Spine Race | Insights from John Kelly
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Montane Summer Spine Race | Insights from John Kelly
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Two
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Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode Two
Raj Hahapatra | Running in support of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society
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Raj Hahapatra | Running in support of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode One
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Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Episode One
Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Race Guide
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Montane Summer Spine Races 2024 | Race Guide
Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | The Inaugural Race Highlights
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Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | The Inaugural Race Highlights
Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Kev Leahy Reaches his Finish Line #WINNER
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Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Kev Leahy Reaches his Finish Line #WINNER
Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Day 7 Round-Up | A Week in the Snow
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Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Day 7 Round-Up | A Week in the Snow
Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Day 6 Round-Up. Last Person Standing.
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Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Day 6 Round-Up. Last Person Standing.
Montane Arctic Spine Races 2024 | Ed Sellon, 1st Ever Finisher of the Arctic Spine Challenger
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Montane Arctic Spine Races 2024 | Ed Sellon, 1st Ever Finisher of the Arctic Spine Challenger
Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Day 5 Round-Up
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Montane Arctic Spine Race 2024 | Day 5 Round-Up

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @smalltimeadventures_usa
    @smalltimeadventures_usa 6 днів тому

    Thank you for posting this video series.

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 9 днів тому

    Great info man 👌👍💚💛❤️

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 9 днів тому

    I'm wearing the same Tshirt 👌💯💚💛❤️

  • @jimmyvandenkieboom5941
    @jimmyvandenkieboom5941 11 днів тому

    love it, great information Hope to attend in 2026

  • @evani2000
    @evani2000 15 днів тому

    Thanks. Some ideas for winter Spine events too. I shall be experimenting with bags of pre-scrunched crisps over the coming months

  • @PorcupinePig-d2r
    @PorcupinePig-d2r 15 днів тому

    Is there no takeaways on the course

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 16 днів тому

    What does the warning that keeps flashing up say? I tried slowing it down to read it but it's too quick 🤣👍❤️💛💚

    • @inglover
      @inglover 16 днів тому

      “Media Offline”. Not some subliminal entry encouragement 😂

    • @rastaralph7154
      @rastaralph7154 16 днів тому

      @@inglover 🤣😂👍

  • @snakeeyesman
    @snakeeyesman 16 днів тому

    Very useful information, cheers

  • @Rosie-Hazbin-Helluva
    @Rosie-Hazbin-Helluva Місяць тому

    GO ON DAD!!!!

  • @Rosie-Hazbin-Helluva
    @Rosie-Hazbin-Helluva Місяць тому

    0:53 WHOOOO I WAS SO PROUD OF YOUUUU!!!!

  • @MindfulTechKate
    @MindfulTechKate 3 місяці тому

    Great motivation to go out for a looong hike. Enjoyed seeing Rush being loyal to himself and being reflective.

  • @stuartwebster2203
    @stuartwebster2203 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for another amazing series of videos following the awesomeness of the Spine. Footage, stories, Will’s round ups just fantastic. See you next summer for my first time of stepping up to run. Just the north for my first go.

  • @javiersanchezmejia2350
    @javiersanchezmejia2350 3 місяці тому

    This vídeos are amazing 👍

  • @frazeryoung7882
    @frazeryoung7882 3 місяці тому

    Everyone starting Well done just starting is a massive effort great race and videos 👍

  • @bobharrison4711
    @bobharrison4711 3 місяці тому

    Loved every minute of this event,I've followed it avidly,saw 4 of the competitors near Horton on Monday and talked to some of the back-up team who were chillin in 3 Peaks Bunkhouse at the time...seeing what goes on behind the scenes really enlightened me . A MASSIVE WELL DONE to all who took part and everyone else involved in any way....2nd weekend in January 2025 I'll be urging everyone on ,stood by Black Moss Res above Marsden, probably shivering but at the same time realising these are VERY SPECIAL people who are made if tough stuff. Seriously can't wait. The narration is also compelling

  • @Marey2060
    @Marey2060 3 місяці тому

    My first summer working at the Border Hotel and I loved being a part of this event ❤not the actual race ,but as a witness to a fantastic atmosphere and looking after you all at the hotel well done I’ve enjoyed every day this week ,brilliant event best wishes to all ❤

  • @themitchole
    @themitchole 3 місяці тому

    Good man, well said, it's emotional..

  • @siobhanbrennan3645
    @siobhanbrennan3645 3 місяці тому

    Just been the most amazing experience. Thank you

  • @johnblackburn8533
    @johnblackburn8533 3 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed it, many thanks

  • @simonfunwithtrains1572
    @simonfunwithtrains1572 3 місяці тому

    Well done everyone even if you didn't finish the race the commitment to start is more than enough to be celebrated This is one event where there are no losers.

  • @ActiveIdeas
    @ActiveIdeas 3 місяці тому

    This is been amazing to follow along, well done team ❤

  • @sos6121
    @sos6121 3 місяці тому

    I'm not an endurance runner or even walker but watching these videos and following you on SM has been wonderful. I love the fact that you celebrate the people at the back of the pack as much as the people at the front. Awesome.. thank you

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman 3 місяці тому

    Thank you to everyone that supports and gives their time to this every year. What a twice yearly event this has become.

  • @richardbuck1729
    @richardbuck1729 3 місяці тому

    How many runners think that Tunnock's Caramel Wafer shipping container at 4:00 is a hallucination as they go past?!

    • @allangmiller
      @allangmiller 3 місяці тому

      Haha, that was my thought when I ran past it in January!

  • @mouzonenyc
    @mouzonenyc 3 місяці тому

    What a lovely bloke. Thoroughly enjoyed his insight and updates. Congrats to that man!

  • @kimmcbirnie5747
    @kimmcbirnie5747 3 місяці тому

    Ah that's fantastic, I've loved seeing his videos this week - well done Raj!

  • @rogerfrost799
    @rogerfrost799 3 місяці тому

    Well done! Enjoyed your thoughtful and entertaining videos. Thanks & best wishes

  • @peterford6520
    @peterford6520 3 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed Raj’s insight into the Spine Race - so well done fella, hope you enjoyed the ‘first orders’ 🍺

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 3 місяці тому

    Awesome

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    Well done fella 👍💯👌💚💛❤️

  • @stuartwebster2203
    @stuartwebster2203 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations 🎉 the videos all wee have been insightful. Thank you.

  • @brionia9760
    @brionia9760 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations, thanks for the video insights 😊

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    Hello again 👍 great to see you still going well. Must have been that cup of Yorkshire tea 😊💚💛❤️

  • @chrism589
    @chrism589 3 місяці тому

    Been watching your videos as my wife is involved in NASS and I am doing my first ultra next January, The Winter Spine Sprint.

  • @adrian3020
    @adrian3020 3 місяці тому

    You're at HUT 1 now Raj. ETA 6am. Nothing crazy now and a bit of faffing at the huts should see you home.

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    Great job man 👍💯👌❤️💛💚

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    That's a mint place. Now I know what its called for when people mention it. I wouldn't be able to get up there even if I wasn't disabled because of vertigo but I would like to have a pan for gold at the bottom 👍❤️💛💚

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    Great stuff 👍 i had the pleasure of meeting and helping most of them ❤️💛💚

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    Much appreciated for the brilliant Tshirt HQ 👍❤️💛💚

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 3 місяці тому

    Outstanding

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video, new friend here.

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 3 місяці тому

    Amazing scenery

  • @blipdriver
    @blipdriver 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Will! We are willing on all the remaining runners!

  • @themitchole
    @themitchole 3 місяці тому

    You're a legend Raj, and you can see my house from HCN🤣

  • @ramblinglea
    @ramblinglea 3 місяці тому

    I’m loving your updates. How you manage to do them while do the race is just phenomenal

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    I enjoyed meeting Chris Cope 👍💚💛❤️

    • @ChrisCope-s2v
      @ChrisCope-s2v 3 місяці тому

      I enjoyed meeting you RastaRalph. You are a legend and thank you for everything yo do to help the Spiners. (I loved your chickens!!!)

    • @rastaralph7154
      @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

      @@ChrisCope-s2v cool 😎 much appreciated man. I would say you are a much bigger legend than me! I'm just here doing what I do for everyone I meet. You would have loved a fried egg butty 😋 if I make a video of my chicken's will you tell me what kind they are from what you know please? 💚💛❤️

    • @rastaralph7154
      @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

      @@ChrisCope-s2v PS I'm your first subscriber👍💚💛❤️

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    Was a busy day yesterday and it's not stopping yet. 👍💚💛❤️

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman 3 місяці тому

    Great work.

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman 3 місяці тому

    Can't give these videos enough credit. Love seeing how things are panning out on the course

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 3 місяці тому

    I'm just about to interview Chris Cope who's in first place. Looking forward to meeting you too 👍💚💛❤️😢