In this inspiring piece, hear what Kieren has to say about his experience living in Tanzania for a month, working as one of our in-country interns.
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Arguably even scarier than running a marathon itself, is the idea that you'll need to run almost that far in training - by yourself, with no crowd cheering you on. But how far do you actually need to run? And how can you prepare yourself for such a daunting task?
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Now that all our teams are out in-country, it's time to sum-up some highlights of their adventures so far!
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Interning at Choose a Challenge has been an extremely positive experience for me. This blog highlights the advantages of working for Choose a Challenge, as well as some less obvious positives specifically about interning here.
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In this post we continue our series on some of the most common injuries for runners, focusing on the dreaded 'Runner's Knee.'
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The latest of our posts introducing our charity partners for 2019! Here, we introduce our new partnership with Aids Orphan!
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With the gorgeous Himalaya mountain range as a backdrop, Nepal, whilst remaining one of the poorest countries in the world, is undoubtedly rich in incredible scenery and the ancient heritage it implies.
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This fact file will sum up the best bits of Peru, compiling need-to-know information from those who have previously embarked on the challenge.
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This blog includes an extremely concise fact-file on the in-country experience. You can find out a little bit about the culture in Tanzania as well as its history. There's some information on what it's like in Moshi and a few pointers on the trek itself.
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We take the utmost care in organising our challenges to ensure they are as safe as possible; we only travel in mostly hassle-free countries, follow advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and use trusted ground suppliers. Whilst we endeavour to keep you as safe as we can, there are a few (common sense!) things you can do too to keep your challenge as risk-free and enjoyable as possible!
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The heat has hit the UK in a big way this summer, and it doesn't look like its going anywhere soon. If you're currently training for one of our Autumn marathons, read on to find out our top tips for tackling your summer runs.
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Staying hygienic whilst trekking can at times be extremely difficult. It's something that isn't often overtly spoken about, and which isn't the most comfortable topic of conversation. However, it is extremely important, and so I decided it would be helpful to provide some advice to keep you as fresh, tidy and hygienic as possible whilst on your challenge.
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