Flying in
It was a long haul, nearly 25 hours of travel and we were now on the final stretch from Dubai to Beijing. It was not long, and the pilot announced that he was beginning the descent towards Beijing. This was followed by the normal scurry around the cabin
Last minute .com
It’s crazy, no matter how many events I have done, the last 2two days are always a total nightmare. You can have lists, everything is laid out ready to pack, but nothing comes together smoothly. There is always the last minute flap. Yesterday was just that. We had a
Filling the bags.
I arrived home with a car full of gear. It was now time to get everything packed for three months on the road into two bags. This is no small task. It’s the tent, sleeping bag, 5 pairs of running shoes. Cold weather gear. Smaller running bags, the
Mental and Physical Preparation
We all have different ways that work for us when preparing for an event, be it in business, a personal journey or a physical event, it all boils down to this effort that you put into the preparation beforehand. Remember never underestimate the importance of this preparation. I
Dream it, do it.
The one thing that I have learnt the hard way is that nothing really happens unless you personally take hold of the situation and physically drive it yourself. So often I sit back and watch how many people think that by pushing out an E-mail, the rest will
Training: it’s crucial in getting there
It’s been another hard energy-sapping week of training – about 200 kms have been completed, the distance is starting to get taxing, it’s relentless. We are now running every morning, getting up at 4-30 in the dark. I have a 40-minute drive to meet Andrew on the
Assembling the crew
Reflecting on the past journeys, the assembling of the different teams has always been an interesting process as the journey evolves. There is in a way a common evolution that unfolds every time. It begins with the initial first reaction to each other as the team members meet
Into the west and the Unknown
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says when a man awakens in the morning, he is presented with two daily choices – when looking west, he will experience darkness and gloom and east, sunrise and joy. The choice as to which way you wish to travel
The Great Wall the Catalyst
China has been the catalyst to many events in my life, events that have culminated in, above all, making a difference in the lives of the youth. As the journeys have inspired me, so have I managed to go out and do the same. I will never forget
Be the Hope
We talk about hope on a daily basis; we face and grapple with it every day. It’s something that we are always searching for; it’s the fuel that gives us the drive to fight for tomorrow as we feel that it will bring a better tomorrow. Its deep within