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Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 2008 |
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Crew |
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The 9yr Club - those that have been part of the crew every year since 2000. |
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Charl Malherbe |
| Resident Country: Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Emergency medicine physician (& event doctor for the 5th year) | |
| Hobbies: Golf and tennis. | |
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| Johan Ellis | |
| Resident Country: Bloemfontein, South Africa | |
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Caroline Murray |
| Resident Country: Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Registered nurse | |
| Hobbies: Cycle, play squash, hike and travel. | |
| Why KAEM: Assisted with KAEM a few years ago and really enjoyed it, and looking forward to being back in the heat and miggies! So great to meet all these crazy people. |
| Ainslie McClarty | |
| Resident Country: South Africa | |
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Carmon Paulson |
| Resident Country: Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Registered nurse | |
| Hobbies: Having fun with friends and reading. | |
| Why KAEM: A chance to get close to nature and spend time with her 'Augrabies family'. |
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Dave Harraway |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Freelance camera operator and enjoys anything to do with video production and cameras, and anything to do with being outdoors. | |
| Hobbies: Two passions are fulfilled, running around in the bush, with a camera. | |
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| Jake Brink | |
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| Dave Morgan | |
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LD Van Essen |
| Resident Country: Pretoria, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Environmental & Wildlife consultant and Lecturer at UP | |
| Hobbies: Beekeeping, guiding | |
| Why KAEM: .....once they’ve got you there is no respite or escape...... |
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Eldrian Basson |
| Resident Country: Kimberley, South Africa | |
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| Sarel Branford | |
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Danette Breitenbach |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Writer | |
| Hobbies: Photography, reading | |
| Why KAEM: Great place to take pictures. A great event to be part of. |
| Charlotte Chapman | |
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Sabine Couteau |
| Resident Country: Grenoble, France | |
| Occupation: Registered nurse in the regional university hospital. | |
| Hobbies: Hiking (with or without snowshoes!), skiing, cycling, going to the cinema, reading, travelling and sometimes, I just like doing nothing. | |
| Why KAEM: Because it allows me to combine my work with the pleasure of discovering a new country in an original way. |
| Carin Du Toit | |
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Alf Elcock |
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Neale Eurelle |
| Resident Country: South Africa | |
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Wendy Gallie |
| Resident Country: Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Architecture | |
| Hobbies: Would love be able to play the sax; - from rooftops or in the middle of the Kalahari | |
| Why KAEM: The emotional freedom that the desert evokes. To watch the sunset over rocky outcrops as the moon rises full on one's back. .....toss in a good couple of 'ok' people who live their dreams, and the mix suits well. There are no buildings...... little that's obviously 'civilized', and that's perfect. |
| Marius Gernandt | |
| Resident Country: Pretoria, South Africa | |
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Tom Grist |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa. | |
| Occupation: Retired | |
| Hobbies: Travel, and off-road activities in Southern Africa. | |
| Why KAEM: It provides an opportunity to meet people who do things that I would never consider doing. |
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Kelly Harvey |
| Resident Country: Durban, South Africa. | |
| Occupation: Student | |
| Hobbies: Enjoys horse riding, vaulting, movies, scrap booking/crafts and camping out. | |
| Why KAEM: It is a great experience where you can have loads of fun and meet people from different countries. |
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Kevin Harvey |
| Resident Country: Durban, South Africa. | |
| Occupation: Land Surveyor | |
| Hobbies: Enjoys sport, reading, offroad driving and being out in the wide open spaces. | |
| Why KAEM: You get to meet interesting people and just being there in the wide open spaces where every room has a view. |
| Theo Janse Van Rensburg | |
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Tamaryn Jupp |
| Resident Country: Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Varied! Project manager for Media Company, Co-organiser for Wildrunner Events (Manage Registration and Timing) | |
| Hobbies: Scuba diving, trail running (when fit), hiking | |
| Why KAEM: I have done a lot of seconding in adventure races and love it. I enjoy the driving and finding my way to each ‘transition’. A multi day event like this will be a great experience and I haven’t seen enough of the area so can’t wait! |
| Susan Jurgens | |
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| Kaz | |
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| Adrienne Luft | |
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Adele Maass |
| Resident Country: Vredendaal, South Africa | |
| Occupation: House-Executive | |
| Hobbies: Jogging, Reading, Crossword-Puzzles, Travelling- if possible Europe. | |
| Why KAEM: This year definitely to support Alwyn. Last year was a great experience and like all comments KAEM is an addiction, if you have been there once you keep coming back!!! The reasons might be many !!!!! |
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Anthony Marsh |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Mining Analyst | |
| Hobbies: 4X4 trips, the bush, birding, music, motoring, tennis, model trains, | |
| Why KAEM: Get to the bush, adventure, be useful, meet other people. |
| Owen Middleton | |
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Gilly Mills |
| Resident Country: Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Registered Nurse | |
| Hobbies: Outdoors | |
| Why KAEM: Enjoys spending time with her 'family' away from home. |
| Pieter Reynecke | |
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Henry Scholtz |
| Resident Country: Vredendaal, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Representative | |
| Hobbies: Jogging | |
| Why KAEM: To support Alwyn |
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Theanette Staal |
| Resident Country: Pretoria, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Veterinary Nurse | |
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| Why KAEM: I love the place, the people, the event. To see my KAEM 'family' again and be part of this unique and crazy experience that is KAEM. This is the place where you find yourself again, to be close to nature, to refresh your spirit. A highlight on my calendar! |
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David Symons |
| Resident Country: Northamptonshire, England | |
| Occupation: Retired | |
| Hobbies: House renovation, Supporting crazy Ultra-Running children. | |
| Why KAEM: Yet another support duty. |
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Maud Symonds |
| Resident Country: Northamptonshire, England | |
| Occupation: Retired | |
| Hobbies: Quilting, Supporting crazy Ultra-Running children. | |
| Why KAEM: Yet another support duty. |
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Roy Tolfts |
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Heidi Van Der Merwe |
| Resident Country: Standerton, South Africa | |
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| Adri Van Heerden | |
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Famie Van Rensburg |
| Resident Country: Sedgefield, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Both retired, however remain involved in the community by running the wilderness Craft Market, which supports the South African National Parks Honorary Rangers who provide funding and support to the Wilderness National Park | |
| Hobbies: Artist, quilter and the rest along with her husband | |
| Why KAEM: Out of a sense of adventure and our love of extreme sports and outdoor activities. |
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JJ Van Rensburg |
| Resident Country: Sedgefield, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Both retired, however remain involved in the community by running the wilderness Craft Market, which supports the South African National Parks Honorary Rangers who provide funding and support to the Wilderness National Park | |
| Hobbies: Golf, photography, hiking, and most outdoor activities | |
| Why KAEM: Out of a sense of adventure and our love of extreme sports and outdoor activities. |
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Douw Vermeulen |
| Resident Country: Vanrhynsdorp, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Policeman | |
| Hobbies: Jogging, reading | |
| Why KAEM: To support Alwyn |
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Jessica Walker |
| Resident Country: Durban, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Student | |
| Hobbies: Squash, cooking, reading, sailing, painting. | |
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Alison Waudby |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Accounts | |
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| Why KAEM: Because it is such fun. You meet so many new people from so many countries. Do not forget we as crew are part of a team to assist and help the runners, it is hard work, but worth it. Enjoy, if this is your first time. |
| Martin Yodaiken | |
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| Werner Zandberg | |
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| Roger Calmè | |
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Colleen Jacka |
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Genevieve Stroombergen |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Occupation:
Clinical and Sports Massage Therapist |
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| Hobbies:
I
have a passion for painting and drawing and making various crafty
things. I enjoy getting my hands dirty and doing a bit of gardening now
and then. |
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| Why KAEM:
Well, you see, once you’ve been to KAEM you’ll always want to come back.
I don’t know why, but it’s just like that. Perhaps it’s the fabulous
KAEM family that makes it all happen or the stunning scenery or the
fresh air or the bugs, beetles and birds or just to be away from the
normal day to day slog. And believe it or not, I enjoy massaging those
sore legs (yes runners, they do get sore) even if they’re covered in
sweat, sun cream, sand and heaven knows what else.
My
motto is ...KIS it...Keep
It Simple! If it's simple, it's stressless!
Not a lot of things get me down
and I’m a firm believer in “A laugh a day keeps the doc away”.
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Felicity Cooper |
| Resident Country: Botswana | |
| Occupation: Massage Therapist | |
| Hobbies: Horse riding, running, reading and writing. | |
| Why KAEM: To do something completely different and too support the two runners from Botswana. I felt that my profession as a massage therapist could be put too good use. |
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Chris Chilvers |
| Resident Country: Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Occupation: Therapeutic Massage Therapy 3rd Year Student (specialising in Sport) | |
| Hobbies: Sports (Rugby, Cricket, Golf, etc), Music, Computers | |
| Why KAEM: First time involved in an event this big, will get valuable experience out of the event. |
| Arnel Wehmeier | |
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