http://www.yukonho.co.uk Preparing for the 460 mile 2009 Yukon River Quest Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:39:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's probably worth mentioning that as well as doing the event for my own personal satisfaction I'm also raising money for the Kent Air Ambulance. The reasons why I'm doing this are below - it's a very worthy cause and close to my heart. If you know me (or if I've been able ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/06/fundraising-for-the-kent-air-ambulance/ The biggest obstacle of the last few days has been getting through the vast ammount of to-do points on our checklist. The logistics of doing an event like this have really taken me by suprise, and I thought I should share the pain... Have a look at the gear we're taking ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/06/packing-lists-well-wishers-and-fragile-tape/ So we've neglected the blog (it was probably inevitable as the training heated up), but I thought it would be good to write down my thoughts immediately preceding the race itself. I'm in a really wierd mood; the relaxation of the training routine since Sunday has left me not only with ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/06/packing-for-the-race-and-the-nervous-wait/ I should admit that preparing for the Yukon has so far been quite a long way from the mullet-tastic neon wonder-world of "Fun House", but the postitive aspects of training have definitely been more prominent of late. It has just become all-round more fun training, for several reasons. The weather is ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/06/use-your-body-and-your-brain-if-you-want-to-win-the-game/ Pete and I are currently working out what to eat during the time.  Carb levels and sugar levels, weight.. it's all quite confusing and any bad decisions will have to be lived with until at least Carmacks when we meet our support crew.  Pete has the metabolism of a humming ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/05/food-for-thought/ Here's a picture from a few weeks ago.  A warm spell meant that had an early and massive ice break up on the Yukon, causing some flooding in downtown whitehorse. Not sure whether that'll mean more or less flow for the actual race. More pictures can be found here http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/05/river-running/ Ahhh Yukon Ho! I've been neglecting you.  I must admit training, my job and just general admin has been getting a little bit out of control over the last few weeks.  At the same time as my work has became really intense, my motivation levels have taken a real beating.  ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/05/cold-training/ The fantastic weather has brought about an unexpected turn of events (and led to some suprise purchases. Walking into Cotswolds over the weekend we tried to think through some of the more detailed logistical points around the race, and how we're going to pack kit. I think it struck Toons ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/05/sunburn-and-paranoia/ So I thought it best to blog once more after a fair sized break from the blog; sitting here on my night off from the gym, eating another ridiculously large portion of pasta I've been feeling a little guilty about our inactivity on what should be our diary of progress ... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/04/facts-are-stubborn-things-but-statistics-are-more-pliable/ On the downside, training for the Yukon has left me no further towards finding the girl of my dreams, or getting to Partner. On the upside, I now own a very effective headtorch. It's good to know you're winning... http://www.yukonho.co.uk/2009/04/the-silver-lining/