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That to me was one of the best things I have ever done in my life, yes of course it was inexplicably gruelling and at times hurt like hell but the sheer mental satisfaction of challenging yourself over 87kms, or 10hrs 20mins and coming out victorious cannot be surpassed.
The Comrades is a superb event, more so than any other race I've completed but as I sit here typing this with legs that feel tight, sore and useless to me all I can think about is the next challenge! Weird I know but I cannot wait for it.
The early start at 5.30am from Durban city centre, the sunrise over the Indian Ocean behind us the runners, the intensity of the sun on my face at midday, the sheer enthusiasm of the supporters along the route and the overwhelming joy of the finish line all coupled together have left me feeling more excited and happier than before on this expedition!
In one month the next race the Knysna Marathon takes place and I cannot wait for it, these are good things for the soul, get out there and try them!
Thanks for all of the support,
Ben
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Welcome to Afritrex - A privately funded charity endurance challenge of marathons, mountains and more; documenting the encounters, obstacles and achievements of 12 months of hard fundraising and charity work across Africa.
Whilst circumnavigating the African Continent I will complete the following challenges:
- To complete five marathons of at least 26 miles
- To climb five of the highest mountains in Africa
- To visit as many of the sites across Africa where the Victoria Cross has been won as possible (VC180 Challenge)
"The challenge to make every penny count"
Have a closer look at the site and find out more about how we'll be spending 2008.
Keep up to date !! - The action is happening as we speak...
Click here for the latest diary entry
Click here for the latest photos
Click here for the latest route
Project Overview
My name is Ben Southall and for the last decade I’ve travelled extensively throughout Southern Africa taking on projects and expeditions to test my abilities and discover exciting new areas of the African continent, whilst in the UK I take part in fitness and endurance events to raise money for charity and thought it was about time I combined the two fields to create my own fundraising expedition from with others could benefit.
So was born Afritrex: the logistical equivalent of one man trying to build spaghetti junction using Taiwanese instructions and a broken shovel.
The idea was simple: take one continent; attempt to circumnavigate it and whilst doing so try and stay fit enough to complete a number of endurance challenges to raise money for my chosen charities and whilst doing so post it all on the internet!
This is set to be the most challenging, exciting and exhausting year of my life, can I really do it?
"The answer is I don't know,
so why not find out!"
This is me Ben Southall and this is my mission throughout 2008. Stay in contact with my progress updates on how things are going through this site.
I’ll be keeping you informed of my progress through biweekly updates to the site, route information and with regular photo and video blogs.
Check our route and progress here
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