Ryan SandesRun. Risk. Reward. (Paperback)
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About
As a follow-up to his hugely popular 2016 autobiography Trail Blazer, Ryan Sandes’ new book explores the gripping and often life-threatening adventures this extraordinary ultra-trail runner has experienced around the globe since then. Not only have these projects tested the very edge of human endurance, but on several occasions, Ryan literally had to run for his life.
Along with a 1 500-kilometre Himalayan adventure, read about his attempt at completing the first 700-kilometre solo run up Namibia’s legendary Skeleton Coast – only to stumble upon some very angry Namibian soldiers conducting illegal and, possibly, government-sponsored seal clubbing. And, with his running partner Ryno Griessel, becoming the first people to run the entire circumference of Lesotho, during which they find themselves fighting off an attack from local herdsman armed with rocks and clubs.
In between these adventures, Ryan battles to balance a challenging career with a dedicated commitment to his young family. Risk. Run. Reward. is packed with adventure, humour and some fascinating insights into the psyche of an ultra-endurance athlete. Trust me, these people are not like you and me …
THEY CARE
*93 NEW MESSAGES*
Aletta didn't know that the complex's WhatsApp group was not to advertise something about a free vetkoek with every car wash. Wonder who's paying that water bill. This encouraged the oom with the loud grandkids in the corner unit to ask if anyone was interested in sponsoring a round for the kaskar event at the primary school. Nowadays, it's a 20 bucks minimum - the cheek!
Oh, and something about a suspicious character lurking by the bins that the municipality WON'T be picking up this week. It was enough. You were being pushed to your limits.
*MUTE GROUP*
But, the point is, they just care - they care A LOT. Speaking about care, did you see this haircare deal? It doesn't do much for those hairy group chat situations, but your 'do will turn heads.