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Summary
Adventure marathoners and ultra athletes are always looking for the next big challenge. It could be a remote desert marathon, a high altitude mountain marathon or a jungle marathon. However, mainland Antarctica represents the last frontier, the final great wilderness to be conquered. And now adventure athletes like you can do it. Introducing the only footraces within the Antarctic Circle...... This race presents a truly formidable and genuine Antarctic challenge with underfoot conditions comprising snow and ice throughout, an average windchill temperature of –20C, and the possibility of strong Katabatic winds to contend with. Furthermore, the event takes place at an altitude of 700 metres.The five-day itinerary sees competitors fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, to the marathon location at Union Glacier. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southernmost marathon on earth and a unique opportunity to complete a marathon that is truly worthy of the seventh continent. Competitors don't expect to run their quickest time, as winds can blow from the Pole at a steady 10-25 knots. Also, there are no penguins or crowds to cheer them along the route - no penguins live this far south and the runners will have to rely upon yourself to push onward in the hushed, indomitable surroundings.The 8th Antarctic Ice Marathon took place in perfect conditions. Forty–six (46) athletes from 15 countries braved the sub-zero temperatures and completed the 42.2km race at the bottom of the world. Sunny weather produced ideal running conditions as the marathon got underway. The race was a battle between the Spanish runner Luis Marcos and “2012 North Pole” marathon winner DR. Andrew Murray from Scotland. The lead was constantly changing between the two until Murray pulled away on the 22-mile marker. In the end it was a comfortable win for the “Flying Scot” in a course record time of 3:41.16 hrs. Luis came in second some 8 minutes after Murray crossed the line. Every competitor had to have his or her skin fully protected. Clothing included a full balaclava, goggles, gloves and mittens, long johns, waterproof running pants and several layers of thermal clothing under a ‘shell’. Hydration for the runners is difficult to manage in the excruciating cold and sweating was one of the biggest issues for all the runners to deal with. Mainly for safety reasons the course itself was laid out around the Union Glacier camp where markers were positioned in the snow and ice. The race started at the Antarctic base camp of the Union Glacier, in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, just over 600 miles (100km) from the South Pole at 10:00 local time. Competitors had to complete two laps of the course that was run around the Union Glacier expatiation camp but were able to rehydrate themselves with hot drinks and snacks at one of five aid (check point) stations. Despite the unfavourable terrain, every competitor managed to finish this unique race, beating the elements and for many achieving a personal dream. It’s no wonder that this race is so alluring for marathon runners, the stunning surroundings make this one of the most beautiful and also challenging places on the planet. Eleven ladies took part in the women's competition. Demelza Farr from Sydney, Australia proved a decisive winner in a time of 5:09:43 while Nancy Moundalexis (USA) and Amanda Barlow (AUS) finished second and third, respectively. It capped an amazing year for Demelza Farr – not only did she win this years North Pole Marathon back in April 2012, where after the race her then boyfriend James Alderson proposed to her. In October they were married and this was their honeymoon. Results - Men’s RaceAndrew Murray (GBR)) 03:41:16Luis Marcos (ESP) 03:49:50Douglas Wilson (AUS) 04:17:03 Ladies race-Demelza Farr (AUS) 05:09:43Nancy Moundalexis (USA) 05:41:40 Amanda Barlow (AUS) 05:44:22
Footage Information
Source | CONUS Archive |
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Record ID | 343176 |
Story Slug | ICE MARATHON 2012 / ANTARCTIC MARATHON |
Location | ANTARCTICA |
Format | VOSOTS |
Date | 12-03-2012 |
Archive Time | 15:00 |
TRT | 5:25 |
Supers | XDCAM 1080i50YBR |
Video Description | GUYS PLANTING FLAGS IN THE SNOW, SOT, MARATHON STARTS, RUNNERS ARE OFF, SOTS, PEOPLE CROSSING FINISH LINE, WOMAN CROSSES AND BURSTS INTO TEARS, PEOPLE KNEELING AFTER CROSSING THE LINE, BEAUTIFUL SHOTS OF RUNNERS RUNNING AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF MOUNTAINS ON A PURE WHITE GROUND, CU OF PEOPLE RUNNING ON SNOW, SNOW CRUNCHING AUDIO, PEOPLE STOPPING FOR A BRAK OF ENERGY BAR, WATER, |
Description | Adventure marathoners and ultra athletes are always looking for the next big challenge. It could be a remote desert marathon, a high altitude mountain marathon or a jungle marathon. However, mainland Antarctica represents the last frontier, the final great wilderness to be conquered. And now adventure athletes like you can do it. Introducing the only footraces within the Antarctic Circle...... This race presents a truly formidable and genuine Antarctic challenge with underfoot conditions comprising snow and ice throughout, an average windchill temperature of –20C, and the possibility of strong Katabatic winds to contend with. Furthermore, the event takes place at an altitude of 700 metres.The five-day itinerary sees competitors fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, to the marathon location at Union Glacier. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southernmost marathon on earth and a unique opportunity to complete a marathon that is truly worthy of the seventh continent. Competitors don't expect to run their quickest time, as winds can blow from the Pole at a steady 10-25 knots. Also, there are no penguins or crowds to cheer them along the route - no penguins live this far south and the runners will have to rely upon yourself to push onward in the hushed, indomitable surroundings.The 8th Antarctic Ice Marathon took place in perfect conditions. Forty–six (46) athletes from 15 countries braved the sub-zero temperatures and completed the 42.2km race at the bottom of the world. Sunny weather produced ideal running conditions as the marathon got underway. The race was a battle between the Spanish runner Luis Marcos and “2012 North Pole” marathon winner DR. Andrew Murray from Scotland. The lead was constantly changing between the two until Murray pulled away on the 22-mile marker. In the end it was a comfortable win for the “Flying Scot” in a course record time of 3:41.16 hrs. Luis came in second some 8 minutes after Murray crossed the line. Every competitor had to have his or her skin fully protected. Clothing included a full balaclava, goggles, gloves and mittens, long johns, waterproof running pants and several layers of thermal clothing under a ‘shell’. Hydration for the runners is difficult to manage in the excruciating cold and sweating was one of the biggest issues for all the runners to deal with. Mainly for safety reasons the course itself was laid out around the Union Glacier camp where markers were positioned in the snow and ice. The race started at the Antarctic base camp of the Union Glacier, in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, just over 600 miles (100km) from the South Pole at 10:00 local time. Competitors had to complete two laps of the course that was run around the Union Glacier expatiation camp but were able to rehydrate themselves with hot drinks and snacks at one of five aid (check point) stations. Despite the unfavourable terrain, every competitor managed to finish this unique race, beating the elements and for many achieving a personal dream. It’s no wonder that this race is so alluring for marathon runners, the stunning surroundings make this one of the most beautiful and also challenging places on the planet. Eleven ladies took part in the women's competition. Demelza Farr from Sydney, Australia proved a decisive winner in a time of 5:09:43 while Nancy Moundalexis (USA) and Amanda Barlow (AUS) finished second and third, respectively. It capped an amazing year for Demelza Farr – not only did she win this years North Pole Marathon back in April 2012, where after the race her then boyfriend James Alderson proposed to her. In October they were married and this was their honeymoon. Results - Men’s RaceAndrew Murray (GBR)) 03:41:16Luis Marcos (ESP) 03:49:50Douglas Wilson (AUS) 04:17:03 Ladies race-Demelza Farr (AUS) 05:09:43Nancy Moundalexis (USA) 05:41:40 Amanda Barlow (AUS) 05:44:22 |
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