Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon

Participants 2008
Flora Chang / 48yrs ~ South Africa ~ Bib No. 106
Edward Chapman / 54yrs ~   United Kingdom ~ Bib No. 81     
ABOUT EDWARD: Edward is married with two girls aged 11 and 17.  He is originally a chartered accountant but is now getting better know as a Management Consultant, Sports Coach, Author and Publisher.  Although he does not have the time for hobbies (works and runs too much!) he would like to sail. Edward collects nick names - He is called PB, EB, the bear, big man, IHE, big bear and tree talker.  His fastest marathon time was 3.34 in Taunton, England in 2003 and has been running for 13 years.  His most interesting race is the Addo 50 mile - best race ever .He love all off-road stuff but also has a soft spot for Comrades  Why KAEM:  Have done Marathon des Sables and  KAEM is even better.
Kerry Chen / 35yrs ~ China ~ Bib No. 107                                                       ABOUT KERRY:  Kerry is married with a child.  He is a businessman, International Trade. His hobbies are travelling, outdoor walking, tennis, reading.  Kerry has always run. Why KAEM: Something new and challenging in my life.
Ronan Gallagher / yrs ~   Australia ~ Bib No. 104                                       ABOUT RONAN:  Ronan is single and a sailor, Royal Australian Navy.  He enjoys running, red wine, CrossFit, surfing.  His fastest half marathon was around the two hour mark.  How many years has he been running.... As soon as he started being chased by girls. He is, after all, ridiculously good looking!! haha!!  Ronan's most interesting race was a   48hour endurance race at the start of the year, after 39hrs of no sleep he didn't finish and had to have his appendix removed! Fantastic! Why KAEM: This is a fantastic race, organised by fantastic people, welcome to the family, racers!!!
Patrick Hobbs / yrs ~   United Kingdom ~ Bib No. 52                                  ABOUT PATRICK:  Patrick is a confirmed bachelor and a retired Telecoms Engineer. He enjoys running, Model Engineering  and Radio 4. His fastest marathon time was 3 hours and 41 minutes at Gloucester in 1982. Patrick's most interesting race was the Pennine 100 because it's so hard.  Why KAEM: I'm coming back to do the KAEM for a second time because I enjoyed being out in the desert with a great bunch of people.                                      
Danie Muller / yrs ~ South Africa ~ Bib No.
John Nelson / 30yrs ~   Australia ~ Bib No.

ABOUT JOHN: John is a Business & Technology Risk Consultant (aka Auditor).  He enjoys travel, gadgets, kayaking, scuba diving, triathlon, adventure racing… He has only done one road marathon and finished around 4 hours 35 mins.  I then started trail runs… John only really started taking running seriously in the last few months but I guess I really started in August 2006.  His most interesting races are probably the longer distance ones.  Did the Caledonian Challenge in Scotland.  It hurt for 3 months after!  More recently though the North Face 100km in the Blue Mountains near Sydney – loads of hills and mountains funnily enough.  He supports the RSPCA.  Why KAEM: My friend Gareth convinced me it would be a fun thing to do.  I’m still unsure…
Gareth Parker / 30yrs ~   Australia ~ Bib No. 108                                             ABOUT GARETH:  Gareth is single and in Market Research.  He enjoys Trail Running (Duh!), surfing, body surfing, gym. He is not really a road runner, and did a 4:15 off-road marathon.  He has been running for about 2yrs.  Gareth's most interesting races are in the Blue Mountains near Sydney (Australia) and have probably been his best running experiences till now. The 6 Foot Track Marathon is legendary for its hills and finishing atmosphere. He also did the North Face 100km race, his first ultra-marathon. Why KAEM: The chance to come back home, run in the bush, meet some crazies and afterwards go surfing at Jeffreys if I have any skin on my feet left!
Lynne Simpson / 38yrs ~ South Africa ~ Bib No. 27                                     ABOUT LYNNE: Lynne is married to Chris and they have gorgeous two year old, Keyan.  She is a Dive Operator and enjoys Horse Riding, Scuba Diving, Reading & watching kiddies books and dvds....all the time, running of course!!  Her fastest marathon time was the Two Oceans in 2002, 5:25min.  Lynne has been running for 10yrs and her most interesting races are Augrabies Extreme (that's why she's back!) and Sky Run Why KAEM? It's magical.. the place, the race and the challenge!      
Paul Stanfield / 40yrs ~   United Kingdom ~ Bib No.
Alex Stuart / 20yrs ~   Australia ~ Bib No.                                            
ABOUT ALEX:  Alex is single and a Clearance Diver in Royal Australian Navy. He enjoys running, riding mountain bike, anything that has a rush. He has only done one half marathon, 1:18, and only done one marathon 2:52. He did the North Face 100 in Sydney this year which was in the Blue Mountains.  Did his 50km in the 100 in 4hours 20 and ended up winning the pairs event which was completely unexpected. Only really started competing in the last 6 months. Alex has been running since he was about 10yrs old, started in school athletics and cross country and now running longer distances.  His most interesting race would have to be the North Face 100 event. They slept in mates' car on the start line the night before, rolled out of the car onto the start line, ended up winning and being on the finish line!  Amazed that we won the pairs. Why KAEM:  Was told about it by a mate and loved the idea of it, pushing your body to its limits, and if I don't do it, I know I will end up regretting it, so here I am! 
Helmut Tschellnig / 53yrs ~   Austria ~ Bib No. 110                                     ABOUT HELMUT: Helmut is single, is a Comedian and enjoys music.  His fastest marathon was the Vienna City Marathon, in 3:39 Min.  Helmut has been running for 15yrs and his most interesting races are the  Marathon des Sables, 2006, the Veitsch Ultramarathon,  2008 and the Ötscher Ultramarathon, 2008 Why KAEM? Fascination  with desert
Lukas Van Der Merwe / 49yrs ~ South Africa ~ Bib No. 111                          ABOUT LUKAS:  Lukas' fastest marathon was the Goldi Marathon, 3h10, in 2007.  He has been 8yrs and his most interesting race was the Midlands 100 Miler  Why KAEM: New challenge
 
Albert Viljoen /  ~ South Africa ~ Bib No. 51
Phil Waudby / 54yrs ~ South Africa ~ Bib No.  98                                                 ABOUT PHIL:  Phil is married to Alison and they have a son, Cameron, 25 years.  He is a Subcontracts Administrator – Basil Read and enjoys reading, when he gets a chance, running and keeping fit.  His fastest marathon was the Pick’n Pay Marathon, 3hr31, in 2005 and since then averaging 3hr36.  Phil as been running for 14yrs and his most interesting races are Comrades (9), Om Die Dam and Bergville.  He is raising funds for Starfish Greathearts Foundation, log on to: www.backabuddy.co.za under “I want to back my Buddy”, type in his name, select his name and donate, thanks Why KAEM: Unfinished business, and I believe you must push yourself when raising funds for charity, hey! any one can run round the block a few times.