Thailand Ultra and the Power of 10 pt2
There is the saying, the stars are aligned or beginning to align – but not only the stars, then there is the numerical side as well. In the Asian countries numbers play a big part in people's lives; superstition, luck, back home here in SA as well, there
Thailand Ultra and the Power of 10 pt1
Thailand Ultra and the Power of 10 So what is this all about? To run the 100 km Thailand Ultra Marathon, known as the "Beast", recently rated by Red Bull as the 5 th hardest Ultra marathon in Asia is a tough challenge, but there is a twist. On
Man vs. Beast
Covering a distance of 800km over 16 days along the west coast of South Africa, the ultimate physical and mental endurance race for man and horse alike. Raising awareness and funds to facilitate corrective surgery in animals & in children born with cleft lips and palates.
Food, The Deepest Subway & The Race
The Health Centre Some how Andy and the one guide decided that before the run I needed one of the state issued hair cuts, so off we went to the health and beauty centre housed in a 4 story building and serviced 10-000 people per day. The complex
Introduction, the DMZ & Daily Life
Meeting our minders I must admit it was quite, lets say overwhelming looking around at the airport, military everywhere, dark grey and a weird feeling overcomes one. Then you walk into the building, I saw similar in Cuba, but this was in its own league. We had filled
Welcome to North Korea
The N-Korea marathon It had been a crazy 3 weeks, after 6 months of trying to go the official route with no reply to a single mail or ph call, a break through came and the madness began. The borders to N- Korea were re opened after months
Military intervention, Xmas & the lighthouse at San Antonio
Day 10 This evening has been another fantastic evening with a Cuban family in their home. Each of the Casas that we are now staying in have to be approved - otherwise
The Iron Umbrella, Nelson Mandela & Illegal Camping
Day 4 The sun is setting and we are sitting next to a river watching a group of youngsters being coached boxing. It's special to see how the simple, yet involved, the villagers life is and the structures of discipline and respect that exist. If there is one
Viva la revolución!
Day 1 From landing in Havana it was off the wall. After a long customs check, we wandered around the airport for about and hour trying to find a cab to our accommodation. Finally out of nowhere appeared a cab driver, smooth talker speaking great English. We know
