Adventure racing in Namibia on the BBC

Blue Peter today BBC 1 16.35 featuring the Namibia Ultra Marathon – the Critics choice in the Sunday Times! - if you missed it or fancy seeing it again you can watch it here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00kc4wv/Blue_Peter_06_05_2009/

Fear not if you missed the programme you can watch it on BBC iplayer here.

The Coast Mountain Sports Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race Series (MOMAR), one of Canada’s most popular adventure race series, is a one-day event that challenges the bodies and minds of racers over 30 – 50 km of rugged and visually stunning West Coast terrain. It features the multi-sport disciplines of mountain biking, trail running, orienteering and kayaking. Competitors race solo, or in teams of two or four. MOMAR is offering a short 'sport' course (30km) and the regular 'enduro' course (50km) for both races this year.

Yes today is the day that Blue Peter are featuring the Namibia 24 hour Ultra Marathon.   Blue Peter presenter, Helen Skelton ran the race and finished a very impressive 8th out of a field of 20 runners with only 12 finishing.  16.35 – BBC 1 don’t miss it.

So set your Sky Plus or watch on BBCi Player

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