The Most Dangerous Marathon…
It felt somewhat contradictory attempting to run 12 marathons in 12 months to raise awareness of the conflict in the DRC but not actually visiting the region myself during the course of this challenge.
So i decided a few months back to head to the Congo this August and attempt to run a marathon there. If you think this is stupid, then you wont be alone, almost everyone i’ve said this too has told me that this a ridiculous idea. Some have even called it the most dangerous marathon ever…
My plan is to head to the DRC and not only run a marathon there, but embark on a harder challenge of communicating to the people of the UK the day to day struggle that people face in the Congo. To do this i am going to document my trip through short video clips and interviews of the people of the Congo so they can tell their story – 26 miles and 26 stories.
l intend to begin my run from the border of the DRC and Rwanda, along Lake Kivu, through the refugee camps, to a number of projects supporting the victims of this crisis, past the UN barracks, up to the frontline of the conflict and through the villages that have been decimated by this conflict.
I have no experience in filming, documentary making or photography. I’m approaching this as a amateur, but being the external optimist i’m hoping that this will be enough to help people understand what life is like in the Congo.
Amazing idea!!
Apple’s iMovie is an easy to use video editing software that i used earlier this year. I’m a total idiot with digital film but i managed to make something surprisingly slick & professional looking, might help you when you come to produce the final cut.
Good luck!
Magic Marcus. Will have a look at IMovie when i’m back. I’m sitting at a mac now, but don’t really know how to use it – bar typing! See you soon!
You are not ridiculous, this is awesome!!! Just make sure you’re discreet with the filming or else the po-pos will get you! When do you head out?
This is such an amazing and CRAZY idea – but then the best ones are. Thank you so much for all your support of the women of congo, their voices so often go unheard, this will do so much to raise awareness – Good luck!
I would like to know more about the Marathon in the Congo and the 26 miles 26 stories , where can I find more on this??