Coach Parry Run Talk SA

Freedom Runner Samantha Gash runs to keep SA girls in school

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When someone tells you they are running planning on running 80km a day for 32 days, what is the first thing that pops into your mind?The first thing that pops into our mind is “That’s awesome, we’d love to do that too”. If you think the same way, you are going to love our chat with Samantha Gash this week on Run Talk SA.Samantha, along with Mimi Anderson are taking on the more than 2000km Freedom Trail between Pitermaritzburg and Paarl.These two incredible women aren’t just running the Freedom Trail because it is there, they are running it for a fantastic cause. They are running it to keep South African girls in school. We think this is an incredible story and we are super excited to share their story with you.As discussed in the podcast you can follow Samantha and Mimi’s journey across the Freedom Trail here, you can donate to the worthy cause here and send some Twitter love to Samantha here.Also as mentioned on this week’s podcast, join us for  Comrades Marathon webinar. Click here to register.READ MORE
23 Sep 2014 English South Africa Sports

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