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He said: "I've entered the summer Montane Spine event. It's 268 miles over about six-and-a-half days with lots of altitude. I'm very, very nervous and also very, very excited. It doesn't compare to anything I've done before. "I've got a good idea of what's in store and that's what's making me nervous, which is a good thing. "It's full on. Running over all sorts of terrain, stopping when and where you can for rest, perhaps some sleep and then carrying on. "My biggest concern, perhaps strangely, is if I will be able to get enough water. In the Yukon, that's not a problem, you just melt some snow or ice.