Study the following factors that make endurance competitions challenging for participants and group them according to whether they relate to the location of a race or its organisation. 1. Factors related to the location of a race: Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. The Ironman challenge features numerous intermediate bike runs., 2. Some contests are notorious for tight cut-off times., 3. Some regions of endurance races are largely uninhabited., 4. The most challenging factor that affects participants of the Las Vegas rock ‘n’ roll marathon is that they must sweat through the autumnal heat., 5. The Ultraman contest is on an invitation-only basis., 6. Iditarod Trail Invitational must carry provisions with them., 7. Viking Hundred Run features numerous loops which add to its difficulty., 8. The Eroica Britannia course leads through a gruellingly steep countryside., 9. To take part in more challenging races, it is a requirement that you have an individual support team., 10. The participation in some contests is expensive, as their organisers must pay royalties to other companies. 2. Factors related to the organisation of a race: Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. The Ironman challenge features numerous intermediate bike runs., 2. Some contests are notorious for tight cut-off times., 3. Some regions of endurance races are largely uninhabited., 4. The most challenging factor that affects participants of the Las Vegas rock ‘n’ roll marathon is that they must sweat through the autumnal heat., 5. The Ultraman contest is on an invitation-only basis., 6. Iditarod Trail Invitational must carry provisions with them., 7. Viking Hundred Run features numerous loops which add to its difficulty., 8. The Eroica Britannia course leads through a gruellingly steep countryside., 9. To take part in more challenging races, it is a requirement that you have an individual support team., 10. The participation in some contests is expensive, as their organisers must pay royalties to other companies.

Pick the right synonym to each adjective word/ phrase related to endurance competitions used in the following sentences. Many competitions are affiliated with other sporting events. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. walk through, 2. drop, 3. benefits, 4. co-operate, 5. well-known Ultraman and Ironman are notorious for tight cut-off times. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. walk through, 2. drop, 3. benefits, 4. co-operate, 5. well-known The idea for the Powys marathon came from customers discussing the merits of men vs. horses race. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. walk through, 2. drop, 3. benefits, 4. co-operate, 5. well-known In some winter marathon areas, the temperatures plunge to -10°C. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. walk through, 2. drop, 3. benefits, 4. co-operate, 5. well-known Jungle runners must wade through numerous river crossings. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. walk through, 2. drop, 3. benefits, 4. co-operate, 5. well-known

Study the expressions below and choose the correct words or phrases that they define. An area having a smoothly rising and falling form Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. gruelling length, 2. infamous swim-run, 3. undulating landscape, 4. race venue, 5. notoriously tight A stadium or course Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. gruelling length, 2. infamous swim-run, 3. undulating landscape, 4. race venue, 5. notoriously tight A competition feared by most potential participants Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. gruelling length, 2. infamous swim-run, 3. undulating landscape, 4. race venue, 5. notoriously tight An extremely exhausting distance Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. gruelling length, 2. infamous swim-run, 3. undulating landscape, 4. race venue, 5. notoriously tight Well-known for short completion times Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. gruelling length, 2. infamous swim-run, 3. undulating landscape, 4. race venue, 5. notoriously tight

1. The     vTu uzupełnij     where the World Athletics Championships are held is known for its long track lengths. 2. The     gTu uzupełnij     length of Ultraman discourages many participants from signing up. 3. The Ironman cut-off times are notoriously     tTu uzupełnij. 4. The Eroica Britannia cycling event is organised in an     uTu uzupełnij     landscape. 5. The     iTu uzupełnij     ÖtillÖ swim-run requires you to swim in freezing temperatures.

Drag the names of pieces of equipment and other things that enable sportsmen to participate in endurance races to complete the sentences. 1. To participate in the ÖtillÖ marathon, you must zip yourself in a customised 1. provisions, 2. stand-up paddle/SUP, 3. wetsuit, 4. clobbers, 5. pitstop.
2. Racers taking part in Eroica Britannia wear beautiful vintage 1. provisions, 2. stand-up paddle/SUP, 3. wetsuit, 4. clobbers, 5. pitstop.
3. Athletes participating in Marathon du Medoc are rewarded at each 1. provisions, 2. stand-up paddle/SUP, 3. wetsuit, 4. clobbers, 5. pitstop.
4. You need a dog, a board, and a 1. provisions, 2. stand-up paddle/SUP, 3. wetsuit, 4. clobbers, 5. pitstop to sign up for the Every Man and Dog Stand-Up event.
5. In the Iditarod Trail Invitational, racers must take their 1. provisions, 2. stand-up paddle/SUP, 3. wetsuit, 4. clobbers, 5. pitstop with them as no supplies can be provided on track.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to request an invitation to the Man of Steel competition. As I realise, the event involves running, swimming, cycling, and paddle boarding. I would like to receive more information on the following points related to the event: Will the participants receive (1) Tu uzupełnij adjusted to their size and necessary for swimming in cold water? Is there any particular type of cycling (2) Tu uzupełnij required, for example in a specific colour? How many (3) Tu uzupełnij are available in the running section for the participants to have a drink and rest? Do you provide (4) Tu uzupełnij for the board section of the event, or do I need to bring my own? Will the runners need to take their own (5) Tu uzupełnij with them, or are food and drinks provided? I will appreciate your reply to the above questions. I look forward to the event date! Yours faithfully, Racer John