GlobalLimits Newletter December 2012
GlobalLimits Cambodia 2012 – The Ancient Khmer Path –
29 runners from 15 different countries started at the first ever stage race in Cambodia.
The race was full of cultural and scenic highlights with a finish in front of the world heritage site ANGKOR WAT.
227km in 6 stages in the heat of Cambodia and high humidity had to be run.
After the meeting of all runners in Phnom Penh the participants had to stay at camps such as a buddhist temple, in private houses in an aboriginal village, in front of the Preah Khan Temple, inside the Beng Mealea temple, where parts of the movie Indiana Jones were filmed, or at the famous Phnom Kulen Waterfalls, before finishing in Angkor Wat.
Overall ranking:
Male: 1. Salvador Calvo Redondo (Spain) 18:01:45
2. Manuel Pastor (Spain) 19:23:05
3. Paul Trebilock (Canada) 21:05:02
Female: 1. Aisling Coppinger (Ireland) 24:00:21
2. Valerie Levai (France) 24:35:51
3. Julia Romanova (Netherlands) 26:41:09
Please find photos on www.global-limits.com/the-ancient-khmer-path/photosvideos.html
Or on facebook www.facebook.com/GlobalLimitsSportMarketing?ref=hl
Please see a selection of comments of some participants:
Raj Malik (India): Now that we are back to the grind, I must say, we are immensely pleased to have participated in your event and it gave us a lot.
Kenneth Baker(USA): Cambodia was AMAZING! Stefan Betzelt is a remarkable organizer.
Derek Kwik (Hongkong): Cambodia 2012 was a well managed event. Best camp sites ever! Well done Stefan. I have participated in 12 world class ultra-endurance events and this was my ONLY race where the course was excellently marked - both day and night. Excellent job Chuck.
Karim Mosta (France): I keep very good memories of this raid atmosphere with competitors and the people of this country a welcoming smile and I promise to return with my wife.
Good raid, and good organization is advised to stiff me.
Manu Pastor (Spain): The only thing I remenber already is what a life changing experience I had with a bunch of fantastic characters from all walks of life who opened my eyes and made me a happier person today than I was before the trip. Thank-you. You all did an amazing job. Fantastic adventure.
Cheryl Bihag (Philippines): I gained so much great experience, new family and friends. Thank you to all. That has been an amazing experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
I will always remember the line of Stefan Betzelt (the Race Director of Global Limits with a big heart) when he said, 'at the end of the day, life is more than just about running'. I am concern about the health and safety of each and every runner. Those words touched not just my heart but up to my soul. I never felt left out on all the days on the entire adventure.
Stefan Sigron (Switzerland): Its done. my hardest ever. but also the most beautiful ever.
Chuck Walker (course director) (USA): You sir were simply amazing! Your demeanor in the field during the event and all of the crises was very measured and calm.
This was a massive help to me... it let me concentrate on the course, marking, and most importantly coaxing the course team along.
Fabien Debaucheron (France): Thank you to have given me the possibility to run this awesome toughest race, I've never done in my life.
Valerie Levai (France): I wanted to let you know that I really appreciated the quality and the flexibility of your organisation. The way you had to apply the rules in order to make it more comfortable for us was very nice. I wanted to congratulate you for the choise of the steps of the race. They are all very interesting and the arrival at Angkor Wat will remain unforgettable.
Joe Kelbel (Germany): Wenn Stefan einen Lauf zum Mars veranstaltet, dann bin ich dabei, erst mal nächstes Jahr in Bhutan. Er hat den Mund sehr voll genommen aber er hat geliefert. Soll erst mal jemand nachmachen, Deine Organisation. Danke Stefan!
Wolfgang Seifert (Germany): Seit meinem ersten Marathon 1984 habe ich ja schon viel gesehen, aber was ich In Kambodscha erlebt habe, war einmalig, sensationell und nicht zu überbieten. Eine Organisation, die nie und keinem Punkt zu wünschen übrig ließ. So leid es mir tut, ich habe kene Verbesserungsvorschläge. Und das ist auch selten.
Coming Next:
GlobalLimits Bhutan 2013 – The Last Secret –
31st May to 8th June 2013
!!! Limited Entries ONLY!!! --- Registration deadline: 12th April 2013 !!!
200km – 6 stages
You already ran through the desert!? You already ran through the jungle!? You already ran in the mountains!? You already ran in the snow!?
But you never ran in the happiest country on earth!
Bhutan, the only country in the world that measures the progress of society in terms of “Gross National Happiness”.
Join us and experience the charm and magic of one of the world’s most secret countries.
Experience an amazing landscape, run through evergreen prime forest, pass fantastic monasteries and immerge in the traditional Buddhist culture.
Start the race at the terrific situated Punakha Dzong, definitely the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan.
Run through rural villages and cross three 3500m passes.
Stay in over 120 year old farmhouses or in the small rooms of the young monks in a monastery in 3500m.
Finish the race at the most spectacular and mystic monastery on earth, hanging in the cliffs in 2900m with an outstanding view to the Paro valley, the Taktshang Goemba (The Tiger’s Nest).
Be part of the first ever international running event in Bhutan. A full board stage race that will leave you with deepest satisfaction.
We already have applications from 16 different countries!!!
Register now on http://www.global-limits.com/buthan-the-last-secret/registration/entry-details-fees.html
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GlobalLimits Cambodia 2013 – The Ancient Khmer Path
29th November 2013 to 7th December 2013
Limited Entries ONLY!!!
220km - 6 stages
Registration now open on http://www.global-limits.com/the-ancient-khmer-path/registration/entry-details-fees.html
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