The "Fan
Dance" Pen-y-fan
Ultimate Test of Mental
and Physical Endurance
Approx 4500ft of climbing, approx 15miles
Extreme Energy are
delighted to introduce the 2012 “Fan Dance” the ultimate test of
mental and physical endurance running / walking or crawling up the
highest peak in the Brecon Beacons. The Brecon
Beacon National Park is one of the most beautiful areas in the
country with stunning views from every angle.
Competitors will climb to the top of Pen-y-fan, down to 2 different
checkpoints in the fastest time they can achieve.
This route and the peak of Pen-y-fan are very familiar to the British
Army as this event is very similar to one of the main tests that our
special forces have to pass.
Running to the peak of Pen-y-fan in running clothing carrying minimal
safety kit is tough and the hardest challenge that most competitors
will face. However for an elite F.E.W there is the opportunity of the
ultimate test. A maximum of 40 people per day will be taking on the task
to become a Fan Elite Warrior or one of the FEW. They will have to
complete the run with a 30lb rucksack and carrying a training
rifle (the same as the ones used in the regular army). This test should
not be under-estimated and will be one of those challenges that should
only be attempted by people who want to test themselves mentally and
physically to levels they will have never achieved before.
The
2012 event will only be run on Saturday 19th May 2012.
Format:
Fell running or walking. From bottom to top
of Pen-y-fan. Down to 2 different checkpoints.
The winners will be the people who have visited all the checkpoints and
back to the finish in the fastest time.
What you get for your money:
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Free car parking
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A fully recced route
designed to make the event special and challenging for all
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Choice of 2 classes,
runners/walkers and the Fan Elite Warriors (FEW)
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Regular newsletter for
each entry individually
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A goody bag, quality
T Shirt and special event buff for the FEW
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A quality T Shirt and
some give away stuff from sponsors
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Toilets & marquee at
the start / finish areas
including a bar and
food available for purchase
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Camping facilities
available if required (small additional charge to camp)
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Medal awarded to
each finisher
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Prizes awarded for
1st, 2nd & 3rd of each class
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Manned checkpoints
with food and
water throughout the Event
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Timing system to
ensure accurate timing of event
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Free tea, coffee and
cake for all competitors at the finish area each day
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All permissions needed
for the event granted, safety & medical cover throughout the event
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Care taken to
minimise the impact on the environment
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Results reported
on-line
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Action pictures taken
during the event for you to download afterwards
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A well organised event
by the Extreme Energy team
Cost Options:
Entry
for the one day race is £40 per head or if entering as a Fan Elite
Warrior (FEW) entry is £50 per head.
Overnight camping is £5 per person.
Accommodation:
There is
ample room for parking and camping at the start area on both the 18th
and 19th May. Camping is £5 per person per night payable in advance to
ensure your booking.
For those entering the F.E.W there will be a special marked off camping
area.
Facilities:
Toilets and
a lovely stream for washing and cooling down.
Food:
There will
be a “field” kitchen operating throughout the event for competitors to
refuel. Food is available at an additional charge.
Start:
1. Day
1-
To be announced
a week before the start to prevent practicing on the route
Finish:
Same place
as the start.
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