From Ironman to Iceman - 6633 Arctic Ultra

La 6633 Arctic Ultra is one of hardest races in the world where you have to travel 611 kilometers in self-sufficiency (Pulling a sled) through the Arctic Circle in 9 days.

This test has a fearsome reputation, with winds of more than 100 km / h, 40 degrees below zero, where he 75% of participants withdraw in the test. In fact, most athletes participating in this test are not finisher until their second participation.

In 2018 only 23 athletes finished the test

Mark whittle from 45 years is a Cardiff triathlon coach and has become the first Welshman to complete the toughest, coldest and windiest ultra distance race in the world by finishing in fifth position. I participate with Hayley White, who has become the first British woman to complete the test

Mark, is a coach and has participated in several Ironman, but was looking for something tougher.

As published by the website tri247.com in an interview with Mark “For me, the 6633 was never a raceWhittle said,With such a high dropout rate and the extreme conditions in the Arctic Circle, my goal was to try and finish the race.” So finishing fifth, and completing the race on my first attempt, has left me extremely satisfied. ".

The 6633 Arctic Ultra crosses hills, mountain passes, icy rivers, ice roads and some of the most inhospitable terrain in the world throughout its exhausting 9 duration of a day.

Special equipment is required for participants to approach the test in a safe manner, where each runner is pulling a sled (known as pulks), and carrying all your clothes, food and water throughout the tour

Further information: https://www.6633ultra.com/