Joyette Jopson Blazes In Victory At The North Pole Marathon

A few weeks ago, we bid good luck to Joyette Jopson on her journey going to the North Pole.  A Triatlete, and Ironman Champion, and most of all a FWD Financial Wealth Officer, she was the perfect candidate to represent FWD Philippines, women, and the country to one of the most challenging marathons on earth. She trained long and hard with the help of her "squad" that includes mountaineer Romi Garduce,  and Asian Games Gold Medalist Margielyn Didal. 

The 42-kilometer FWD ‘78° North’ Marathon was held near the North Pole on April 16  at Longyearbyen, Svalbard located in the north most island group of Norway. It is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. She joins the FWD Team Asia  that comprises of members coming from Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Cheers As FWD Philippines Introduces Filipina For The North Pole Marathon

It's the start again of preparing for the most challenging marathon on earth, the FWD North Pole Marathon with a participation of exceptional individuals that are physically capable to face the freezing temperatures of the arctic. FWD Philippines recently announces the sole representative of the country who is also the first Filipina runner to join the marathon.

The FWD North Pole Marathon will be held on April 9, 2019 and now on its 3rd year. Dubbed as the ‘World’s Coolest Marathon’ located at extreme 89° latitude North, it is no ordinary run as they take on extreme temperatures that even seasoned runners can't stand the cold. There is also the harsh and unpredictable weather that brings icy winds and slippery snow.