The Running Voyager Linda Kapembeza

Hannah is a runner originally from the UK but is now living and working as a doctor in Blantyre, Malawi. Hannah loves ultrarunning - the longer the better - and big days in the mountains with snacks and friends.
In this episode we talk about running in Malawi, an impromptu run and paddle board across Malawi and the win at Ultra Trail Drakensberg.

Links
Hannah's Instagram
Ultra Trail Drakensberg
Mount Mulanje
Spine Race
Lake Malawi
We Can't Run Away From This: Racing  to Improve Running's Footprint in our Climate Emergency by Damian Hall
The Greatest Showman
Deo Runs - Run from Cape Town to London
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Martin is an ultra runner who has competed in ultra road and trail running events from 50km to 100 miles. He was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, the home of the Comrades Marathon – the prestigious 90km road race. Martin studied civil engineering in Johannesburg after spending three years living abroad during his teenage years. After 14 years in the industry, Martin translated the discipline, precision, and creativity gained from engineering into running coaching and hosting trail running events. Martin is a valued member of the Summit Events team, specializing in organizing world-class trail running events. He is also a committed coach who takes pride in guiding his athletes towards achieving their running potential. The athletes who have been guided by him have successfully achieved podium finishes in trail races and have exhibited outstanding performances in marathons across the globe.

Martin's Instagram
Snowy Mountain Endurance
The Power of now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment  by Eckhart Tolle
Training essentials for Ultrarunning by Jason Koop
Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer
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Marius - also known as "Miler Marius" runs a lot of 100 milers. He completed the Amuk Challenge twice, with a 200miler in the second attempt and this year he'll be attempting Amuk again as well as a crazy challenge - he has named it it the "Keep on Challenge"

Marius' mission in his own words:
"To help grow trail running in South Africa, no matter your gender, race or background. Trail running is an amazing sport that allows us to connect with each other by forming a community and support structure. The benefits of being more active are countless, including increased fitness, better health and improved mental wellbeing."

Links
Marius' Facebook
Marius' Instagram


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Tomo is a dad, husband, ultra runner, coach race director and the founder of Tomo's Pit. This episode is about getting to now Tomo and how he started running from a 5km challenge at work to running one of the most challenging races in the world - The Barkely Marathons.
In addition to this Tomo is on his 65th 100 miler on his quest to run 100x100 milers.

Links

Tomo's Instagram
Tomo's Facebook
Tomo's Pit
Born To Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes and the Greatest Race The World Has Never Seen
The Barkley Marathon: The Race That Eats Its Young
Where Dreams Go to Die: Gary Robbins and The Barkley Marathons
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Shafeeqah has been in the outdoor adventure industry for the past 7 years with almost half a decade’s worth of qualified experience in her feild. As a Salomon South Africa ambassador, she competed in many trail running events in and around South Africa.

Shafeeqah is also the founder of the Outdoor Education Hub, they are an initiative focussed on equiping people with knowledge and educational tools for the outdoors - making it a fun and safe space for all to enjoy.
You can find Shafeeqah in the mountains running, hiking, camping and trekking. She had a great love for the outdoors and defines is as being “free”.

Links:
Shafeeqah's Instagram
The Outdoor Education Hub on Instagram
Outdoor Education Hub Website
The Batrun CapeTown
How to Manage your Money Like a F*cking Grown-up - by Sam Beckbessinger
The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson



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Rhys is a father, husband, manages a business  and is a multi-sport ultra endurance athlete.

He is involed in grand multiday adventures such as the Vasbyty Expedition 100hour race, The Dusi - which he has done 23 times, Nedbank Desert Dash, Wild Coast Crossing, Skyrun to name a few.

This episode, is about being a parent and managing and integrating that with these grand adventures.

Links:
Rhys'  Facebook
Rhys' Instagram
Nedbank Desert Dash
Pillars of Hope Charity
A Year of Running Dangerously, A Dad, a Daughter and a Ridiculous Plan - Tom Foreman
Grin and Bear it!: A formula to grow passion, endurance and resiliance - Peter van Kets
 
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