Category Archives: Bizarre

The Cyprus Ultramarathon – Because Regular Marathons Are Just Too Easy…

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Laura Ginn

For some people, being able to run a marathon like the London marathon – 26 miles on the street with no break, is a fitness goal to aspire to, or a challenge of a lifetime. Others, however, laugh in the … Click to read the full article

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Hit the Slopes and Go Sandboarding in Cape Town

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Laura Ginn

Ever thought that donning a snowboard in board shorts and sunglasses enjoying balmy temperatures was impossible? Think again! Snowboards might be built for snow, but it’s not the only surface in which this multifaceted sporting device excels. That’s right, for … Click to read the full article

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Snowkayaking – A New Extreme Sport?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura Ginn

So first of all let’s go on record as saying that this cannot be regarded as an entirely new extreme sport – the simple fact that people have partaken in the event tells us otherwise, but for the most part, … Click to read the full article

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The Best X Game Skateboarding Performances

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Kellie Swaim

The X Games have become a popular sporting event focused on action sports. It has found popularity and big money sponsorships by fulfilling a niche in extreme sports. The event is particularly popular amongst the under-forty crowd, a highly prized … Click to read the full article

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Training Tips for the British Tough Mudder Challenge

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Paul Smithson

Tough Mudder, an annual extreme sporting event that challenges daring athletes and regular Joes to tackle a ‘hardcore’ 10 or 12-mile obstacle course, is something that half a million people worldwide have already taken on. Some will succeed, some will … Click to read the full article

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Must Have Items for Extreme Summer Wasteland Camping

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jason

It is always a good idea to have the proper equipment prior to camping of any kind. However, extreme camping in some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet requires more in-depth planning for sheer survival. Camping equipment in … Click to read the full article

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Storm-Chasing Holidays in the US

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Laura Ginn

The Midwest is famous for its violent tornadoes and superstorms. Every year, dozens of people are injured or die as a result of twisters carving up the countryside and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Most sensible individuals … Click to read the full article

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3 Extreme Sports That Won’t Break the Bank

Posted on January 6, 2013 by David F

A bird, a plane, superman; or is that you soaring through the sky, leaping from a plane, or scaling the Empire State Building? Extreme sports let you feel the wind in your hair as you soar and reach new heights … Click to read the full article

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