30 September 2016 Greetings from Camp 6 at the end of Stage 5 of the Grand to Grand Ultra. A tough but amazing day of running through slot canyons and river beds. I finished the 42km stage in 5h33, in 20th position on the day. Last night was really challenging after most runners’ had to go to... Continue Reading →
I have been participating in extreme running challenges for the past few years to raise awareness and funds for causes and campaigns making a difference in Africa. Starting on 25 September 2016, I’ll be competing in one of the most extreme races yet - the Grand to Grand Ultra in the United States. This race... Continue Reading →
Greetings from Kanab in the United States. Just one day to go before the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra... The 5th edition of the Grand to Grand Ultra - 273km over 6 stages / 7 days – will be held from 25 September – 1 October 2016 in the vicinity of the Grand... Continue Reading →
Greetings from Kanab in the United States. Only two days to go before the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra… Participants in multi-day, self-sufficient, desert races face many challenges. These include the weather, terrain, injuries, blisters, tiredness, thirst, lack of comfort and privacy, etc. But there is one challenge which ultimately could make... Continue Reading →
3 days to the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra… I'm always interested in learning about the efforts and actions of people making a difference in society. I had the privilege of meeting Boniface Mwangi, an award-winning Kenyan photo-activist, on a recent trip to Tanzania. Boniface has become synonymous with political and civic activism in... Continue Reading →
4 days to the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra... Participating in multi-stage desert races provides me with an opportunity to support non-profit organisations and social causes making a difference in society, especially in Africa. I’m using the Grand to Grand Ultra to support the work of the END Fund and its efforts in eliminating neglected... Continue Reading →
10 days to the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra… It is almost time to take on the Grand to Grand Ultra. With the training and preparations for the race almost done, it is time to shift my attention to my fundraising efforts in support of the END Fund. Over 1.6 billion people globally,... Continue Reading →
17 days to the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra … We all run for a reason. Some have the talent to win races and break records, while others aim to get fit or achieve personal milestones. Some also use their running, regardless of distance or speed, to support good causes, help those in... Continue Reading →
26 days to the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra… Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of diseases affecting 1.5 billion people globally and, as the name suggests, affect the most neglected and impoverished people. These diseases cause severe pain, long-term disability, and death, while decreasing children's attendance in school and contributing to... Continue Reading →
31 days days to the start of the 2016 Grand to Grand Ultra … The Grand to Grand Ultra starts in exactly one month from today. It is amazing how quickly time flies. It feels like yesterday when I decided to enter this race after completing the Atacama Crossing in October 2015 in Chile. With a month... Continue Reading →
