People often ask us how we stay connected on the 5000mileproject.org whilst running through remote parts of South America for its wildlife an wild places. Here we explain one way, our Iridium satellite phone, with a surprising twist half way through!! More recently in more populated areas we make use of skype, for better line …
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We launched our Do-Nation campaign recently and we have had a good start with pledges totally 907kg of CO2 being saved from entering the atmosphere – THANK YOU!!! WEEK 1 WINNER ANNOUNCED We have worked with one of our sponsors, Berghaus, to add even more incentive to taking part, and we are delighted to announce …
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Thanks Master Elithorn from Farnham for that question! Well, it´s good timing too, because we were running through Brazil the other day and what we saw blew our minds!!! A Giant Anteater! They live in all sorts of habitats but in many places they are not doing well at the moment. It is easiest to …
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I have waited a long time for this day – the day the sun passed directly overhead! Everyday, the sun passes in an arc from East to West (well, we spin really, but let´s take an earth-centric view of things!), no matter where we are in the world, excluding the very poles. If you live in …
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Manaus to Boa Vista Miles (kms): 479 (770) | Days running: 22 | Days of Rain: 16 Biggest Week, miles (kms): 165 (265) | …
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We had a fun time completing some challenging questions from Orla Muiri at ¨The Playground¨ – check out the interview by clicking the link below!! How do you keep your mind focused and your spirits high after so long on the road? What are you finding the toughest to cope with? How are you getting …
OK – Week ONE prize for pledging a ´DO´at the DoNation.com … a Berghaus Mesh cap, or 20GBP to spend as you like at Berghaus.com!!! Just for making a pledge which costs nothing, and really helps motivate us running more than 10.000km!!! Infact it may even save you money!! Click the link below to be in with …
CLICK TO PLAY THE SHORT VIDEO TO FIND OUT HOW! ( … and laugh at David in a his new “bananaman running outfit!!) For the whole month of September we will be asking for your help to raise a load of pledges for DoNation, the new fantastic way to support our expedition, and help motivate …
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Kath and I have hammered out a plan, based on lots of assumptions, including ramping up our mileage significantly whilst taking less rest days. What could possibly go wrong?!
Dear shoes, where are you? I hope its not too uncomfortable in that little parcel you are in. I see from the first attempt to post you via DHL tracking 3 weeks ago that had an eventful time! You were sent by my parents to me, to replace the ones we have run 1000’s of …