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During a training run in the Rockefeller Park
The UK's longest ever non-stop running race, the Thames Ring 250. Two hundred and fifty refers to the distance in miles, and the cut-off time is 100 hours. Nearly ten marathons in four-and-a-bit days.
With race directors Dick Kearn & Anthony Taylor
Volunteers
Neil Kapoor
With Dick
With winner Jon Kinder
Thank you All for your support and generous donations for the breast cancer fund raiser.
Photos in gallery now
Running shoes for Niger
shoes ready for shippment
I have been asked by Jeroen Roovers (the track and field coach in Niger) and one man from Niger, living in NYC, to help in providing shoes to runners in Niger. This was a short notice as the shipment was due at the end of March. Just one email to my running friends and the response was amazing. During just two weekends that we had, we were able to collect 64 pairs of running shoes. Each pair was separated by tying them together. I delivered them to the man in NYC and he arranged shipment to the coach in Niger. As soon as I hear that they reached the destination, I will share the information with you.
I want to thank each of you for your great help. It is a good feeling to help others especially those in need. For us it is a spare pair of unwanted running shoes. For the recipient it is a treasure.
I have run twice in Niger and I know first hand the living conditions of the people. This shipment will bring a big smile and much joy to many people. Well done my friends. Thank you.
I am planning to collect running shoes as well other athletic shoes (soccer, track and field shoes) for the next shipment at the end of summer.
Attached are a few photos of the shoe collection. I also received this email: 'Hello last week there was a International semi marathon competition In Cotonou and many countries were there including the United and Jeroen the coach just wrote me and said that one of the Nigerien expecting one of your shoes won the race. I believe that because of him knowing that those shoes were coming to Niger and he will get some of it and because he heard about you and what you are doing for Niger marathon he won the race'. Original message in this document
Charity Run across Long Island to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer-May 2, 2009
03.25.2009 Coming up Charity run across Long Island-May 2, 2009
Hello Friends,
My Third Annual Run across Long Island will take place May 2, 2009 where I will embark on a 120-mile non-stop run to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.
You may ask: 'What does a 120-mile no-stop run mean?' It means running day and night until the 120 mile mark is reached!
You may ask: 'Why Long Island?'
My answer will be: 'Women in Long Island have one of the highest rates of breast cancer. Long Island is a quite long for an ultra runner as me. In Long Island, there is a great non-profit organization that every year in June organize a charity 30 miles two-days walk and the organization’s name is 'Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk'.
From the comfort of your home, please help those who fight this disease and donate whatever you can to this cause. 100% of your contribution goes directly to breast cancer survivor support services and research. Please read the attached flyer. Donations can be mailed to LI2DAYBCW, P.O. Box 506 Nesconset, NY, 11767 or made online at www.li2daywalk.org. Please make sure to write my name Alicja Barahona or AB8482.
I will greatly appreciate it if you can pass this information to your family, friends, and co-workers. Thank you so much, Alicja
PS. if you would like to run with me part of the way and need details about my start and the approximate times I will reach different locations along the route, please send me an email at: alicjabarahona@yahoo.com If you don't know me, please read my very amateur webpage www.sahararunner.com , Alicja - see the attached flyer!!
03.24.2009 news from Niger
March 24, 2009 I received this note:
Hello last week there was a International semi marathon competition In Cotonou and many countries were there including the United and Jeroen the coach just wrote me and said that one of the Nigerien expecting one of your shoes won the race I believe that because of him knowing that those shoes were coming to Niger and he will get some of it and because he heard about you, and what you are doing for Niger marathon he won the race See the fotos in gallery
03.11.2009 Helping others
Collecting spare shoes for athletes in Niger
As you may know I was running twice in Niger. It is a beautiful but a very poor country... More you can read in this document
05.01.2008 LI2Day Photos
04.30.2008
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I could not have done it without all of your support. Your presence, support and encouraging smiles made the 120-mile run across Long Island go by so quickly. Your presence made my charity run for breast cancer support under the LI2DW a success. More you can read HERE
04.01.2008
Go the extra 120-miles with Alicja to raise awareness and funds for the LI2Day Breast Cancer Walk.
03.31.2008 6633 Ultra photos (arctic)
03.30.2008
Results of CAUMSETT PARK 50K updated
2008 USA 50K Road Championships - now available HERE03.23.2008
Truth about the 6633 Ultra!!!
I am back to Whitehorse. As you may know I was stopped from running after completing 2/3 of the race (205 miles). The news was given to me, in the presence of the Race Director, by a man who was introduced to all runners as a military man from Scotland who was (or has had experience as) a paramedic. The reason given to me was puffiness under my eyes with water retention which he told me MAY freeze, and in such case I MAY develop a scar under my eyes. I told them that the water/puffiness was due to my goggles being fastened very tightly as I had a problem with fogging. I had put lots of duct tape on my face to prevent frostbite and was well protected. I told them I had no physical problems or weakness nor Idid I have any mental impairment that would make me unable to continue this race. I asked, why were they doing this to me? And, I asked, when was this decided? They just repeated that my race was over at this point. I proposed to continue to Inuvik and consult there with a local doctor, and the answer was NO. I was so far ahead of schedule that were was also time for me to take a break and be observed over a 24-hour period to see if the puffiness resolved, and then make a determination. But no, the decision was FINAL! More you can read HERE03.21.2008
EaStEr greetings
Easter bunnies, colored eggs, egg hunts... ya, it?s Easter time!
Revel and rejoice in the spirit of the colorful spring season
and wish all your family an egg-cellent, eggstra-hoppy Easter.
Happy Easter Everyone!!
03.20.2008
6633 Extreme Winter Ultra Marathon LATEST NEWS
Checkpoint 3 - Fort McPherson; Checkpoint 4 - Tsiigehtchic
03.18.2008
6633 Extreme Winter Ultra Marathon LATEST NEWS
Checkpoint 1 - Arctic Circle; Checkpoint 2 - James Creek
03.15.2008
6633 Extreme Winter Ultra Marathon From Eagle Plains, Yukon to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk. A true Arctic experience - this race really does enter the Arctic Circle and can quite genuinely claim to be the toughest, coldest Extreme Ultra Marathon on the planet. In addition racers will have to contend with winds that can quite literally blow you away
03.11.2008
Next upcoming challenge ....The Arctic Lands have extremely cold and long winters, with temperatures often dipping to -60oF (-50oC). Arctic blizzards and whiteouts frequently punctuate the winter weather. The area lies north of the tree line and there is no protection from the arctic wind....More you can read Here & here
03.08.2008
Going The Extra 120-Miles To Raise Awareness And Funds for Breast Cancer.... Extreme Athlete, Alicja Barahona gives LI2DAY a running start with her non-stop, April 26 - 27 run from North Woodmere Park in Hewlett to Montauk Point. You Can Help Alicja Barahona Finish Strong! Alicja welcomes breast cancer survivors and runners to join her for intervals along the 120-mile route....More you can read in LI2DAY Breast Cancer Walk newsletter
02.29.2008 New in photo gallery!
350 mile in the Sahara Desert
350 mile in Alaska
02.22.2008
Noted Ultra Runner to Raise Funds for the Alzheimer's Association.... From Eagle Plains, Yukon to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk. A true Arctic experience - this race really does enter the Arctic Circle and can quite genuinely claim to be the toughest, coldest Extreme Ultra Marathon on the planet. In addition racers will have to contend with winds that can quite literally blow you away...More you can read in HERE
News: 10.16.2007
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