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Image: Ian Taylor/RacingThePlanet Limited 8 IN THE LEAD // You could be bitten by a snake and apparently there are giant rats and wild pigs to negotiate. If I see them, I will probably climb up a tree. // to the race with nightmares about snakes. “I am nervous and scared in some ways, but also really excited about this race.” KEEP GOING After the Jungle Marathon, Ryan would like to complete the Four Deserts Challenge. He still has to do the Atacama Crossing in Chile and The Last Desert in Antarctica. His goal is to become the first person to win each of the 250km Four Desert Challenges. “And after that I would like to do some 100 miler races.” Ryan has found his passion in extreme races. “I really enjoy it, both the physical and mental side. You have to be strong mentally. It is a question of mind over matter. When I go through a bad patch, I always try and tell myself I am achieving a lot just by being there. I also try to break the race into segments.” It doesn’t seem as if Ryan has a lot of bad patches. He recently won the Hansa Hout Bay Trail Challenge in July in a record time of 4:17. Ryan is one of several celebrities taking up a celebrity challenge in 2010. This challenge is part of Comrades 2010 and will see celebrities like Ryan, Ferdinand Rabie (Big Brother SA) and Garth Wright (former Springbok scrumhalf`) competing against each other. Not bad for a man who entered his first marathon by chance in 2006. He has always been active, but never ran until his last year at varsity. He entered the Knysna Forest Marathon with friends; and only because entries for the half marathon were full. Ryan landed up finishing the marathon in 3:17 and shortly afterwards discovered his passion for trail running. “The feeling of competition and achieving goals got me hooked and I wanted to do more races.” He eventually came across the Four Deserts Challenge while surfing the internet. For Ryan, it was not only the perfect way of living his newfound passion, but also a good way of seeing the world. And he has been doing so ever since. As he says, “Live every day as if it is your last. Make the most of it and remember, what you put in is what you get out.” ADVICE FROM ORGANISERS TO COMPETITORS IN THE JUNGLE MARATHON Waterproof everything. It is very hard to dry anything in the jungle once it is wet. Take plenty of mosquito repellent. Practice hanging your hammock and mosquito net so that no insects can find their way in. Consider sealskinz socks or some other method to combat wet feet. Extremely good general fitness is vital for this race. You need a rucksack that fits snugly to your back so it doesn’t get caught in the trees at the side of the trails. Treat the Jungle with respect and take adequate precautions in a potentially dangerous location. Prior to the race, a military specialist will highlight dangers in the jungle and how to avoid them. This includes encountering wildlife, dealing with the terrain, dangerous and poisonous plants to avoid and your action plan if you are lost. Heed their advice. Runners are obliged to replenish their water supply at each checkpoint and must leave the checkpoint with a minimum of 2.5 litres of water. Local fruits or plants growing in the jungle may not be eaten. The only exception is an emergency when an athlete gets lost. However, it is up to the athlete to know what things can and cannot be eaten. ISSUE 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 / www.modernathlete.co.za MICHELLE PIETERS Image: Nick Muzik Image: Ian Taylor/RacingThePlanet Limited Image: Dean Leslie
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