Category Archives: Running

The Rollercoaster of Racing the Planet: Nepal

Posted on December 22, 2011 by rjbennett1

To read my blogs throughout the week of the race, please go to http://www.4deserts.com/blogs/np_comptetior_blog.php?pid=MTQzNw==&blog=116 I’ve had a few weeks since the 155 mile Nepal  race ended to attempt to put some weight back on (I currently weigh 165 pounds and couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Rickshaws, Religion and Running

Posted on August 2, 2011 by rjbennett1

Preface: You can take this with a grain of salt since I have only started travelling more over the past year, but I have now been to five continents, and India is by far the craziest place I’ve been… and … Continue reading →

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Day 1

Posted on December 21, 2010 by rjbennett1

Thanks to all who sent me an email over the past day or two!  I am just reading them now after completing Day 1 of the Sahara Race. I wish I could have printed up my last blog post and … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts Before Sahara

Posted on October 1, 2010 by rjbennett1

“I find I’m so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it’s the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion … Continue reading →

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An Ode to My Family and Friends

Posted on September 28, 2010 by rjbennett1

The last three months have been a whirlwind of training, fundraising for myself and for Sloan-Kettering and trying to have somewhat of a normal life.  It hasn’t been easy but has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have … Continue reading →

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I’ve Turned to the Dark Side

Posted on September 21, 2010 by rjbennett1

I swore I would never be one of them.  You know who I’m talking about… those guys that rock their semi- expensive spandex gear and speed around the park on foot or on two wheels looking and thinking that they’re … Continue reading →

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The Smells of the Sahara

Posted on August 29, 2010 by rjbennett1

Disclaimer:  This will probably be the grossest post I write At least once a week, I get this question: “Dude, so what’s the bathroom situation over there?”  I don’t know why everyone is so curious about this.  I guess subconsciously … Continue reading →

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What to Bring on a Trip to the Sahara

Posted on August 13, 2010 by rjbennett1

I received an email from the organizers of the race, Racing the Planet, with a final equipment list of what we must absolutely carry with us at the start of the race.  If you don’t have all of the items … Continue reading →

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Why I Chose Sloan-Kettering

Posted on July 28, 2010 by rjbennett1

Since I signed up to run The Sahara Race about 6 weeks ago, a lot of people have asked me a common question besides “Are you crazy?”  The question is “Why Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer  Center?” I hope to answer that … Continue reading →

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Egypt and 10lb Bags of Rice

Posted on July 25, 2010 by rjbennett1

I have been thinking about putting this blog together for some time but my friends Life, Work, and Running keep getting in the damn way.  I finally found a humid Sunday afternoon to take a break from running the streets of … Continue reading →

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