Phillip Stapleton

Recently attracted to the world of running and quickly found enjoyment in triathlons and marathons: preferring endurance and longevity. Phil has always enjoyed an active/outdoor life, however, and has travelled extensively. He spent most of his informative years playing rugby and involved with theatre before graduating from Durham University and entering teaching. The North Pole Marathon will be the second marathon of four extreme marathon challenges he will undertake for charity. EXTREME FEAT, as the challenge has been named, runs from April 13 2007 for one year. During this period, friends Nick Gibbins and Phil will attempt to complete the coldest, hottest, lowest and highest marathons on the planet and raise funds for CHASE children’s hospice. The support of his friends has been unbelievable, particularly Julie, his wife, who is expecting their first child three days after the third marathon! As a Housemaster at Charterhouse school, he has limited time for training but the school is very supportive of the cause and Phil has managed to squeeze 40+ miles a week into his busy teaching schedule. To find out more about the challenge, visit http://www.chasecare.org.uk/how-can-i-help/extreme_feat.html.