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FACEBOOK<\/a> | TWITTER<\/a> | INSTAGRAM<\/a> | YOUTUBE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the build up to the challenge did you undergo any specific training in preparation, and did you receive advice on this or research what to do to prepare?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have been training in preparation for Ironman Wales the last 12 months in hope triathlon training would help with my Everest Challenge. I felt that fitness wasn’t going to be an issue but perhaps the lack of altitude training would be. Which unfortunately was there case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Was there a nutritional component in the build up and during the challenge itself. Carbohydrate loading was key in the build up to the trek and especially so on the trek as we were burning calories far too quickly! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At base camp we were consuming thousands of calories but as we climbed we started to lose our appetite therefor it was more important to bet the calories in. I lost 9kg’s in 4 days whilst at Advanced Base Camp!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding clothing were you trained in the capabilities of J\u00f6ttnar clothing and how it should be used on the challenge itself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We were briefed in the Jottnar attire we were going to be wearing. It was very comfortable but more important kept me dry and warm at all times! Even with the Wind chill bringing the temperature to minus 30!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n How was the experience physically and mentally and is their any advice you would pass on to anyone thinking about climbing at that level?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Physically it was one of the strangest things I have ever done… Being completely out off breath after walking 20 metres, or falling asleep whilst walking were among some of the weirdest things I’ve ever experienced!! I found it equally tough mentally as I really found it difficult to sleep at night and felt frustrated at the slow pace of the trekking, however I learned quickly why this was the case! Acclimatisation is not for the impatient!! Thank you so much Shane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best wishes, InTouch Rugby Outdoors Editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This headband-style around ear model offers all the much-loved features from the previous WH-1000XM2 model, while adding multiple key improvements including upgraded Noise Cancelling performance to enhance your listening and user experience. The 1000XM3\u2019s have a new, slimmer silhouette and are lighter in weight than their predecessor and are very comfortable to wear, thanks to a deeper earcup and a thicker headband cushion. 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Their mission is simple, to help their members discover unique and rare whisky from all around the world, not just the whisky you will find on supermarket shelves, and deliver them straight to your door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Providing excellence in whisky, The Summerton Club was established in 2018 with a goal to deliver beautifully aged bottles of rare and craft whisky to their members every month. Every whisky that is offered to the members of the club is curated and only the finest whisky from around the world is delivered to their members, they do the work so you don\u2019t have to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With a range of different subscription services on offer, this is the perfect gift for a whisky loving dad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatsmore, if you\u2019re based in or around London, The Summerton Club will be running their first ever specialist whisky festival, in St Albans on the weekend of the 29th\/30th June. With over 60 rare and small batch whiskies on offer and a host of industry experts to talk visitors through just what\u2019s on offer. Tickets for the festival are \u00a325 per day or \u00a345 for the weekend and would be the perfect gift for a father that likes a wee dram or two. Full information about the festival can be found at – www.summertonclub.com\/whisky-festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fast-tracked Father\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Treat your father to a great gadget gift with these innovative GPS trackers from Vodafone<\/p>\n\n\n\n FOR THE MOTOR HEAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n V-Auto, \u00a380 (\u00a34 per month V-Auto service fee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n V-Auto Car Tracker If you\u2019re prone to forgetting where you\u2019ve parked your car \u2013 Vodafone\u2019s V-Auto Car Tracker will put your mind at rest. 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With robbery, raiding and riding everyday professions born out of a need to survive, \u2018The Border Reivers\u2019 were born, nicknamed the \u2018Steel Bonnets\u2019 after the helmets they wore for protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These people did not see themselves as English or Scottish and developed a certain independence of spirit. Clans both sides of the border claimed allegiance to Kin, not Kingdom, creating a unique blend of people that lived, loved and died for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A coming together of kindred spirits, \u2018Steel Bonnets\u2019 is now the name chosen for the worlds\u2019 first ever blend of English and Scotch Malt Whisky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Honouring the people and heritage of those who lived in the Border Marches, it has The Lakes Single Malt whisky at its heart and was the winner of the 2018 Gold Medal in the Luxury Whisky Masters Ultra-Premium World Whisky Category, and the 2019 winner of the World Whiskies Award ‘Best English Malt’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creamy vanilla and comforting woodsmoke are interwoven to create a whisky born of the unique rugged character and heritage of the English and Scottish borderlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker\u2019s notes: The whisky has creamy, slightly nutty & full-bodied flavour. Notes of vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, and hints dried fruit are all held together with a sweet layer of woodsmoke. Bottled at 46.6% ABV allows it to retain the smoothness and the depth of flavour imparted by the casks. This whisky is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n INSTAGRAM<\/a> | TWITTER<\/a> | FACEBOOK<\/a> | PINTEREST<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n masqueBAR BANDITO Get Lucky \u2013 Night On The Town Sheet Mask, RRP \u00a33.99 at feelunique.co.uk and ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Encourage your dad to go rogue and specialise his grooming routine, inspiring him with this sheet mask designed to leave his skin that bit more brighter with radiance! 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