Ray zahab was always the last to be picked for team games. Read on for a look at how these athletes bodies coped during this historic run. Synopsis in ray zahab s world, a comfortable jog is 30 kilometres, a serious marathon is 200 kilometres in extreme conditions, and an honest test of a mans endurance is running through the sahara desert all of it. Americas charlie engle, canadas ray zahab and taiwans kevin lin embark on an unprecedented quest to traverse the entire sahara desert on foot. Based in taipei, lin is one of the best known endurance. But after his grandfather and uncle died, and his father suffered a stroke, ray realized he had to take charge of his life. Running for my life is the story of a mans journey from a world of partying and hard living to a world of ecochallenges, epic longdistance races, and championships. In ray zahab s world, a comfortable jog is 30 kilometres, a serious marathon is 200 kilometres in extreme conditions, and an honest test of a mans endurance is running through the sahara desert all of it. As a young man, ray zahab almost lost himself to excessive drinking and smoking.
Running the sahara is a documentary in the truest sense. In 2007 ray starred in the documentary running the sahara narrated and produced by matt damon. Most famous for being a part of the sahara7500km run crossing the entire continent with charlie engle and kevin lin. Biography and booking information for ray zahab, ultramarathon runner and adventurer. Wow this movie, running the sahara, has left me breathless. Rent running the sahara 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Alongside kevin vallely, he has also run across the biggest lake in the world, lake. Ray zahab wants people to know they are extraordinary. With matt damon, charlie engle, kevin lin, ray zahab. Then he had the idea to run across the sahara desert.
Ray zahab, marshall ulrich and bart yasso in a chirunning. The film follows three men as they run across the sahara desert, from senegal to egypt, at a pace of more than 50 miles per day for 111 straight days and more than 4,300 miles of challenging terrain. Ray zahab has been a frequent subject of posts on this blog over the years as weve followed his adventures across the globe. Rent running the sahara 2007 starring matt damon and charlie engle on dvd and blu ray.
Noel paine ray zahab, if you are not already aware of this inspiring canadian ultramarathoner is someone who went from a pack a day smoker to ultra runner in 2006. Senior scientist beth stover from the gatorade sports science institute gssi applies a sweat patch test to runner charlie engle. They traveled a total of 6920 kilometers, reaching the red sea on february 20, 2007 producers marc joubert, keith quinn, larry tanz and director james moll filmed on location in africa across six countries. Ray zahab is the guy who ran the sahara with two other ultrarunners. Hes led expeditions through the atacama desert and down. Its an extraordinary tale of perseverance to push past ones limits and discover purpose. Three professional runners facing their greatest challenge to date and determined to make a difference. Along the way, the runners encounter the beauties and hardships that accompany modern african life. In ray zahab s world, a comfortable jog is 30 kilometres, a serious marathon is 200 kilometres in extreme conditions, and an honest test of a mans endurance is running through the sahara desert. My name is ray zahab, i am a canadian adventurer, ultra distance runner and founder of nonprofit impossible2possible. Running the sahara is a brilliant documentary documenting three individuals charlie, ray and kevin who attempt to run across the the entirety of the sahara from senegal to the red sea. About ray, bio, running and expedition highlights ray zahab. Lin, together with charlie engle and ray zahab, became the first modern runner to cross the sahara desert on february 21, 2007. Oct 15, 2007 running for my life is the story of a mans journey from a world of partying and hard living to a world of ecochallenges, epic longdistance races, and championships.
Ray zahab, marshall ulrich and bart yasso in a chirunning class. Ray gave up his destructive habits and started looking for new challenges. American charlie engle joined canadian ray zahab, 38, and kevin lin, 30, of taiwan, for an 111 day, 4000 mile run. He was put in touch with a producer of adventure films, and running the sahara was born.
Ray zahab inspirational ultramarathon runner and adventurer. Then on new years day of the year 2000, he caught a glimpse of where his partying would lead him and. R ay zahab has run thousands of miles over deserts. Alongside kevin vallely, he has also run across the biggest lake in. Oct 17, 2008 running the sahara is a 2007 documentary feature film that chronicles ray zahab, charlie engle, and kevin lins attempt to run across the entire sahara desert.
Recently i became a recipient of the meritorious service cross of canada stoked. Nothing is impossible for ray zahab ottawa citizen. The best books, movies, and magazines about running outside. Ray zahab ultramarathon runner motivational speaker. Synopsis in ray zahabs world, a comfortable jog is 30 kilometres, a serious marathon is 200 kilometres in extreme conditions, and an honest test of a mans endurance is running through the sahara desert all of it. They traveled a total of 6920 kilometers, reaching the red sea on february 20, 2007. Dec 25, 2018 yahoo news has posted this very cool article from the ap about three ultrarunners who decided it would be a good idea to run across the sahara desert.
Eventually, he quit trying and as he got older, he took up smoking and drinking. Running to extremes describes ray zahabs transformation from old ray, a smoking and drinking partyer to new ray, an ultramarathoner. Personally, i think running a marathon is crazy enough but running two marathons a day on a 7500 kilometer journey from senegal to egypt through the sahara desert takes a. In 2006, he ran across the sahara to raise awareness of water shortages. The director and his crew documented the expedition, observing without interfering or influencing it in any way. Kevin lin, november 19, 1976 is a taiwanese ultramarathon runner from taipei. More running the sahara photos meet the runners get to know charlie engle usa, ray zahab canada, and kevin lin taiwan. He chose to hike and run as a healthier option and travelled the w. He went on to run the marathon des sables 243 km, the jungle marathon in the amazon over 200 km, the trans 333 333 km through the sahara, and many more ultradistance races. Yahoo news has posted this very cool article from the ap about three ultrarunners who decided it would be a good idea to run across the sahara desert american charlie engle joined canadian ray zahab, 38, and kevin lin, 30, of taiwan, for an 111 day, 4000 mile run. The film tracks their 111 day journey across the sahara through sickness, wind, sand storms, getting lost and visiting with old.
He has completed countless unsupported expeditions and crossings across polar regions and desert. In ray zahab s world, a comfortable jog is 30 kilometres, a seri. In january 2009, ray zahab broke the record for fastest unsupported trek across antarctica, to raise awareness and money for kids environmental education. A former sedentary pack a day smoker, ray turned his life around in 1999 when he decided to get in shape and enter the world of ultramarathons. Ray zahabs running for my life will inspire readers to dream big and take action. On new years day in 2000, he went hiking with his br. The film tracks their 111 day journey across the sahara through sickness, wind, sand storms, getting lost and visiting with old friends and new.
Ray s story is at once mythic yet relatable he has achieved superhuman feats of endurance but chooses to also share his shortfalls, anguish and challenges in a deeply. Running the sahara is a 2007 documentary feature film that chronicles ray zahab, charlie engle, and kevin lins attempt to run across the entire sahara desert. I as well am honored to be explorer in residence of the royal canadian geographic society, and fellow of the royal geographical society. Kevin lin, november 19, 1976 is a taiwanese ultramarathon runner from taipei background. Zahab was once a packaday smoker, but through dedication and persistence.
Anonymous in 2006, an international expedition team of three men charlie engle usa, ray zahab canada and kevin lin taiwan undertook a quest that no human being has ever fulfilled. Running the sahara inspired matt damon and the films producers to create h20 africa, a nonprofit foundation to raise awareness and funding for clean water initiatives in africa. Based in taipei, lin is one of the best known endurance athletes in asia. Running for my life on the extreme road with adventure runner ray zahab book. I was invited to teach chirunning at a running camp organized by marshal ulrich and ray zahab. On november 1, 2006, former pack a day smoker turned ultra runner ray zahab and two friends, charlie engle and kevin lin, set out on an expedition to cross the sahara desert by foot. In ray zahabs world, a comfortable jog is 30 kilometres, a serious marathon is 200 kilometres in extreme conditions, and an honest test of a mans endurance is running through the sahara desert. Ray zahab s running for my life will inspire readers to dream big and take action. Then on new years day of the year 2000, he caught a glimpse of where his partying would lead him and decided to turn his. Ray zahab kevin lin hans zimmer music producer harris done cinematographer. Zahab was once a packaday smoker, but through dedication and persistence, he managed to.
But after his grandfather and uncle died, and his father suffered. He quit smoking and started to live a healthy lifestyle. He is an ultrarunner and adventure athlete whose resume includes such feats as running across the sahara, gobi, and atacama deserts, as well as several expeditions into the canadian arctic. As they interact with the cultures and people of africa, the runners promote h2o africa, a charity that strives to promote clean drinking water for the impoverished areas on the tour. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Hes crossed the sahara desert once and baffin island four times. They generally ran about 4550 miles a day, most days in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees f. Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the sahara desert. Apr 20, 2008 running the sahara is a documentary in the truest sense. I know i am a reporter and therefore must be objective, but i also have a lot of heart and emotion, and meeting the man who was of the team of ultramarathoners who actually ran across the sahara desert has taken my breath away. He and his company tidene expeditions are recognized worldwide as the top desert guides in north africa for both recreational and commercial clients. Feb 06, 2017 r ay zahab has run thousands of miles over deserts.
The film shadows the three runners at home and on the journey. Jul 05, 2016 running the sahara 2007 while traversing the sahara desert, ultrarunners charlie engle, ray zahab, and kevin lin run 4,300 miles across six countries over 111 days. Three men attempt to do the unthinkable traverse the sahara desert by means of running in this documentary chronicling a journey begun in november 2006. Jai connu ray zahab en ecoutant le film running the sahara. Mohamed ixa coleader for running the sahara expedition was born in the sands of the sahara, and is considered to be among the handful of respected tuareg leaders in the region. The book is simply written and intended for a young adult audience, especially reluctant or ell readers. Rays story is at once mythic yet relatable he has achieved superhuman feats of endurance but chooses to also share his shortfalls, anguish and challenges in a deeply. This book is the story of the process, how he started to run and became an ultrarunner. Running the sahara is a 2007 documentary feature film that chronicles ray zahab, charlie engle, and kevin lins attempt to run across the entire sahara deser. I had the great pleasure of being surrounded by three men who are legends in the sport of running. Filmmakers document three mens attempt to run across the african desert. Running the sahara by james moll james moll, matt damon. On november 1, 2006, former pack a day smoker ray zahab and two friends, charlie engle and kevin lin, both accomplished runners, set out on an expedition to cross the sahara desert by foot. Running the sahara is a feature documentary narrated and executive produced by academy award winner matt damon and directed by academy award winner james moll.