Mastering endurance: Sailor's 60-kilometer challenge

• March 01, 2024 by Pacific Solo |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:11:32
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I only started training in January due to doctor's orders. So, to avoid injury, my aim was to walk and jog. But I knew that I would be running the risk of not reaching certain time checks.
Also, I wanted it to be a challenge, so I decided to try to match my first sponsored walk at age 12 (35 miles / 56 km) and dedicate the walk to my grandson, who is 12. So I got up extra early yesterday, and even before the marathon started, I had walked 18.7 km.
In the end, I completed 60 km.
However, during the marathon, just over halfway through and 40 seconds shy of the required checkpoint time, I was approached by officials who tried to put me on a bus as they needed to open the roads. Determined to make every step count, I insisted on continuing and making my own way back to the start/finish line. Coincidentally, at that point, my aggregate distance was just over 42 kilometers and was determined to be at least another 14, but in the end, I reached 60km.
Thanks to all my sponsors and fellow HOPE Runners, we've raised 1.5 million yen (approx. $10,000) so far! Your support means everything. For those still considering supporting, here is the link
https://en.hope.or.jp/campaign/2023/run-for-water

Congratulations and hearty thanks to the runners and all those who supported them: Andrew Dunbar, Ben Garton, Crissman Loomis, Justin Ross-Smith, Marcus Everard, Marian Marx, Matthew Johnston, Mike Benner, Simon Yates, Steve Burson, and Simon Yates.
Dream Big, Work Hard, Play well! 🏃‍♂️💧 #OsakaMarathon #hope

Thanks to @SailingRamona for the drone footage

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Hi, I`m Lowell, a 67-year-old rookie sailor, and a never-too-later! I preparing myself for the biggest challenge of my life: a solo journey across the North Pacific. I am a Canadian living in Japan, and in 2019, I purchased Wahine, a 1988 Gib Sea 402. I moved on board while she was moored in Tokyo. In March 2021, I terminated my contract with the Marina and have been cruising Japan full time since gaining valuable experience all the while working remotely from the boat. Wahine is my home, my studio, and my lab. Join me on my learning voyage around Japan, trying to prepare myself for Pacific Solo. If you want to see where I am please go to my website and click on the Where`s Wahine Button at https://www.pacificsolo.com Also, if you are a fellow never-too-later check out www.nevertoolateacademy.com PSThe History Channel asked if they follow me into various remote ports for a new series called Dare to Dream. The pilot airs in Japan July 24th at 8pm.

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