Due to the large volume of emails that I receive, I’m sorry but I can’t answer every question individually – but keep the questions coming and I will answer as many as I can below.
John Robinson, Leeds asks I've just watched the whole ‘On Thin Ice’ series back to back and felt compelled to write to you to express my sincere congratulations to the whole team for doing what you did. I'm curious as to how your relationship with the guys is now and whether you remain friends?
James Says: Thanks for the question and for watching the show. Relationship all good with the other two - at least from my perspective. I think the TV was a harsh edit but we didn't want any control of what went in the show otherwise we'd have tried to make ourselves look like heroes which we definitely weren't. The three of us are due to do the Great North Run together then Ed and I head across to New York to do the Marathon at the beginning of November.
Anita Wells, North East Lincolnshire asks How are your frostbitten fingers? How long did it take your to recover from your race to the pole, which was brilliant to watch. Well done to you all.
James Says: Thanks for the mail, all recovered thanks. Luckily I didn't Get Ranulph Fiennes type frostbite. My big toes still don't feel quite the same but seem to work ok - they haven't regained all their feeling yet but apparently that will come with time. I seem to have a bit of heart rate suppression when exercising it but apart from that all good. Ben's nose also survived unscathed but to be honest he could have done with losing a bit.
Mark Dabbs, Walsall asks Watching the trials and tribulations of the three of you getting to the South Pole pretty much wrecked afterwards, especially your feet and Ben's Nose, it begs the question HOW DID YOU GET BACK?
James Says: Thanks for getting in touch. As for getting back we took the luxurious 21st century option of a flight. The easy way I know but much nicer than turning round and heading back!e with losing a bit.
Natalie Whyte, Bexleyheath, Kent asks If you were a contestant on 'Mastermind', what would be your specialised subject?
James Says: I recently got asked to go on Celebrity Mastermind, I said no for a couple of reasons, firstly the general knowledge round would get me and secondly I struggled to come up with a decent specialist subject. I've always been pretty good at dates and reckon learning a list rather than a literary work is the best way to go so I'd probably go down the history route!
Luke Coombs asks I have been watching your programme on TV and I have been amazed with your drive and determination but what are really want to know is how do you think of these challenges and when do you think you will stop.
James Says: Thanks for the question, one honest answer would be that doing long trips means putting off a real job. But in reality having done one sport exclusively for so long it's nice to challenge myself in a different way. Of course I could just have retired too early. Choosing the trip is hard as they are not adrenalin based - well not intentionally but ones where I'm/we're tested mentally and physically, get to travel somewhere and have to learn new skills. So if you've got any great ideas......
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