Extreme Energy 2013 season launch: On your marks!

News Release / 29.01.2013

Extreme Energy’s 2013 event season begins next weekend (2/3 February) with The Pilgrim Challenge.

At 32 miles a day over two days, from Farnham to Merstham and back, the Pilgrim is not for the faint-hearted - whatever the weather. In 2012 heavy snow added an extra dimension to the weekend. If recent conditions are anything to go by, the 2013 event could be just as chilly, and participants are reminded not to forget their thermals! This year’s two-day ultra is sold out, with 217 runners and walkers aged from 17 to 68 travelling from as far afield as India, Belgium and Norway.

Like all Extreme Energy ultras, the Pilgrim Challenge is all-inclusive - Extreme Energy will be feeding, watering and supporting all 217 Pilgrims from the moment they arrive at the station in Farnham, with minibus transfers to and from the race; overnight accommodation; square meals in the evening and morning and all the checkpoint goodies they need to fuel up on the trail.

For the first time this year, Extreme Energy are providing inspirational evening entertainment for runners in the form of a presentation and Q&A session from seasoned ultrarunner, Ironman triathlete and extreme running coach Andy Mouncey who’ll be sharing his top tips on ‘Ultra Running Made Ultra Simple’. Expert presentations are a new feature of Extreme Energy’s 2-day race packages for 2013, and details of future speakers will be provided on the Extreme Energy website.

Quotes from last year’s Pilgrims:

“Everything from the runners point of view was fantastic plus the fact that you were able to continue with day 2 under such Arctic conditions. The support crew did a marvellous job looking after us all, they were always smilie and happy at CPs and the finish line, gave loads of encouragement so couldn't have wished for a better, I even got several hugs at some of the CPs which warmed me up and made my day!” Mimi Anderson.

“Many thanks for a superbly run, well-fed and very enjoyable Pilgrim at the weekend. My first proper Ultra and great experience. We met 3 guys also doing the MDS at Easter and picked the brains of a few old-timers.” Patrick Gillespie

Further information:

Extreme Energy http://www.xnrg.co.uk/pilgrim2013.htm

Andy Mouncey http://bigandscaryrunning.com/