by Dave Painter | Mar 20, 2019 | In the News, Travel
It was a joy working with James Peace and the talented team at CSM recently in Abu Dhabi on Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi’s bid for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation. Speaking at Louvre, Al Romaithi outlined his manifesto, entitled “Making Football...
by Pam Painter | Feb 22, 2019 | In the News, Travel
The last bastion of amateur sport – The Cresta Run The last time we covered this event was back 2006 – The world was a very different place then. But I’m pleased to report that during this time things haven’t changed much. The World famous Cresta Run is...
by Dave Painter | Feb 19, 2019 | In the News, Travel
777 as it’s getting to be known was an astonishing logistical, physical and extreme challenge that saw 40 athletes from around the world run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. It is without doubt one of the toughest endurance races on earth. The first marathon...
by Dave Painter | Jan 25, 2019 | Travel
Travelling back to the frozen continent next week – this time we are heading to Novolazarevskaya Station or ‘Novo’ for short. It was a former Soviet Antarctic research station and is now an airstrip that serves research related transits and is the location for the...
by Dave Painter | Dec 3, 2018 | Travel
Packing for Antarctica A few people have asked me how I prepare and pack for a trip to Antarctica. Firstly, I have been extremely lucky as I have worked on the frozen continent many times in the past seven years, the forthcoming trip will be my 12th visit. I know,...
by Pam Painter | Nov 16, 2018 | Travel
Over two decades HUTC has been covering and celebrating unusual sports, traditions, festivals and competitions. We are frequently asked what is the most peculiar of all. There are certainly many candidates but just one outright winner and that is Extreme Ironing....
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