bobby
Active Member
Hi Everyone,
On October 6th I set off to take part in the 2009 Brazil Jungle Marathon.
This is one of the world’s toughest endurance events. Here is an excerpt from the ITV mini-site (they are filming the event for transmission in December)
The Jungle Marathon is a challenge. Even though many of the competitors are des Sables veterans, they will not have an easy event. The 200km race runs over seven days, across harsh terrain including primary jungle, established jungle tracks, beaches and villages. The journey also features many river crossings, where runners must swim alongside piranhas.
The harsh terrain is not the only danger along the route. The entrants will need to look out for various insects, snakes and scorpions, as a bite from one of these creatures could be deadly. There will be eight jungle medics supporting and treating the runners for severe blisters, bites, bumps and bruises, as well as heat stroke, dehydration and exhaustion.
Tune into ITV4 this December and decide if the Jungle Marathon really is the most dangerous race in the world.
I will be running this is support of the charity Mencap.
If you are able to donations are gratefully received online at Bobby Abedeen is fundraising for Mencap - JustGiving
Donations of any amount are much appreciated, no amount is too small.
Thank you all in advance for your support, not just by donating money, but also for your words of encouragement.
Kind regards,
Bobby Abedeen
Links:
Jungle Marathon 2009
Extreme Reality | Jungle Marathon - ITV Entertainment
On October 6th I set off to take part in the 2009 Brazil Jungle Marathon.
This is one of the world’s toughest endurance events. Here is an excerpt from the ITV mini-site (they are filming the event for transmission in December)
The Jungle Marathon is a challenge. Even though many of the competitors are des Sables veterans, they will not have an easy event. The 200km race runs over seven days, across harsh terrain including primary jungle, established jungle tracks, beaches and villages. The journey also features many river crossings, where runners must swim alongside piranhas.
The harsh terrain is not the only danger along the route. The entrants will need to look out for various insects, snakes and scorpions, as a bite from one of these creatures could be deadly. There will be eight jungle medics supporting and treating the runners for severe blisters, bites, bumps and bruises, as well as heat stroke, dehydration and exhaustion.
Tune into ITV4 this December and decide if the Jungle Marathon really is the most dangerous race in the world.
I will be running this is support of the charity Mencap.
If you are able to donations are gratefully received online at Bobby Abedeen is fundraising for Mencap - JustGiving
Donations of any amount are much appreciated, no amount is too small.
Thank you all in advance for your support, not just by donating money, but also for your words of encouragement.
Kind regards,
Bobby Abedeen
Links:
Jungle Marathon 2009
Extreme Reality | Jungle Marathon - ITV Entertainment
