challenge 01
THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST OCEAN ROW
Named the toughest rowing challenge in the world, Jamie will be taking part in a race across the Atlantic Ocean rowing alone and unsupported. Covering more than 3000 miles from La Gomera, Canary Islands to Antigua powered only by strength, determination and courage. The unsupported crossing could take anywhere between 40-90 days and will see him face the everchanging conditions of the Atlantic Ocean; from the scorching equatorial heat to brutally violent storms that generate waves up to 30ft.
FAR FROM HOME…
The race will take place in December 2022 and Jamie will spend Christmas and New Year at sea alone and far from family and friends. He will battle sleep deprivation, salt sores and the physical demand of rowing up to 18 hours a day. Alongside the physical stress placed upon the body, Jamie will also have the incredibly tough test of being alone and isolated for months in an environment totally out of his comfort zone. This will undoubtedly be the biggest and most demanding challenge of his life.
challenge 02
The Marathon Des Sables “The MdS”
The Marathon Des Sables (MDS) is a multi-day ‘ultra-marathon’ run in six days over a course of approximately 156 miles (254km). This gruelling multi-stage race take place in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates – the Sahara Desert.
EXTREME HEAT…
Alongside carrying a backpack weighing up to 15kg, Jamie will need to operate in temperatures that regularly reach 50°C. Running the majority of the race during the day will mean exposing his body to the sun day after day – just surviving in this heat is a challenge. The extreme heat, distance and dehydration will undoubtedly bring long periods of suffering where Jamie’s character will be tested. The nature of this race has led it to be called “the toughest footrace on earth” by The Discovery Channel.
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