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Kobus Alberts works for our partner company in Namibia, Wild at Heart Safaris, andin May 2010 he took part in the Namibia Ultra Marathon. 126km in 24 hours – that’s 3 marathons! Kobus writes about his experience, through the race, the highs and lows it’s a great read…
This year saw our third edition of the Namibia marathon and Namibia 24hour Ultra marathon. A total of 30 runners lined up on the starting line, with the magnificent Brandberg mountain range as a backdrop and the desert plains stretching out before them towards the Messum crater. Runners came from the UK, Canada, the US, Namibia and South Africa to take part in another epic race across the stunning and inhospitable Namibian desert landscape. This year the Ultra Marathon record was smashed by Tom Adams in a time of 14hours and 1 minute, and the Marathon record was beaten by Angela Landers in a time of 5 hours and 36 minutes. All six marathon runners completed the course, and 19 of the 24 ultra runners finished the course. This was better than 2009 and was mainly due to cooler conditions during the heat of the day.
The race still proved to be one of the toughest ultra marathons out there, and it was inspirational to watch the runners crossing the finish line after a huge test of mental and physical strength. The Across the Divide staff team worked well to ensure the best experience for the runners. Another great race ended with huge enjoyment from all involved. Now the planning starts all over again to make an even better race for 2011, as we strive to make this one of the iconic adventures on the ultra marathon circuit.
“Thank you for an amazing week. The organisation was great and I fear no other race in my future will live up to this one in Namibia” Angela Landers 2010 Marathon Winner.
This is the best run event of its kind I have ever experienced. A very tight team of highly organised, highly motivated and thoroughly professional leaders who made the event so enjoyable and safe. Well done to all your team for a truly great experience.John Peck, from Essex, 2010 competitor.
Thank you for an amazing week. The organisation was great and I fear no other race in my future will love up to this one in Namibia. Best wishes.Angela Landers, from Washington USA, 2010 competitor
Absolutely amazing experience thanks to the support from a great team. I could not have picked a better company or destination for my first ultra marathon.. It was the hardest but most wonderful challenge I have done and I can’t believe I am already planning my next – I only wonder why it took me so long before I did my first. Thank you all very much Tanya Irvine, from London, 2010 competitor.
