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[Intro Jingle Plays]
Host (Eric): Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to “Incredible Journeys,” where we share inspiring stories of adventure and resilience. I’m your host, Eric Parker, and today we have an exciting guest—ultra-marathon runner, Jake Thompson, who recently tackled the Sahara Desert Marathon. Jake, it’s great to have you here!
Jake: Thanks, Eric! I’m excited to be here and share my experience.
Eric: Running a marathon is tough, but in the Sahara? That’s intense! What motivated you to take on such a challenge?
Jake: I’ve always been passionate about endurance sports, and the Sahara, with its extreme heat and vastness, was the ultimate test. I wanted to see how far I could push my limits.
Eric: So, what was it like to run in such an environment?
Jake: It was dreamlike! The silence in the desert is haunting—you hear nothing but your own footsteps. The heat was intense, reaching around 35 degrees Celsius, and the terrain varied from soft dunes to rocky paths, keeping me on my toes.
Eric: The preparation must have been extensive. How did you get ready for the extreme conditions?
Jake It was a huge commitment! I trained in hot climates for months, focusing on hydration—essential in those conditions. I practiced carrying water packs and learned to ration it.
Eric: Hydration is key! How did you manage it during the marathon?
Jake: We had a great support team with water stations. I trained my body to recognize its hydration needs, and in that heat, every sip felt like a victory.
Eric: Were there moments you considered quitting?
Jake: Definitely. Around the halfway point, I hit a wall—the heat and endless sand were daunting. But I reminded myself of my purpose: raising awareness for climate change and challenging myself.
Eric: How did you push through those tough moments?
Jake: I broke the marathon down into smaller goals. Instead of focusing on the entire distance, I concentrated on reaching the next marker. The solitude of the desert also brought a strange peace, making it liberate.
Eric: Such a refreshing way to look at it! What’s next for you? Are there any future adventures you are considering?
Jake: Absolutely! I’m considering the Arctic next. I love exploring unknown territories and seeing what I’m capable of!
Eric: That sounds thrilling! Any advice for our listeners who want to embark on their own endurance challenges?
Jake: Start small and set achievable goals. Listen to your body, find what motivates you, and remember, it’s not just about crossing the finish line; it’s about enjoying the journey.
Eric: Thank you for sharing your incredible story, Jake!
Jake: Thank you, Eric!
Eric: Thank you all for joining us today! Join us next week as we explore the Amazon River with another brave adventurer. Until then, keep dreaming big and chasing your incredible journeys!
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Host: Good evening, dear listeners, and welcome to another amazing episode of “Extreme Goals Shared.” I am your host, Rebecca Lew. Today I would like to unveil an unbelievable goal by a marathoner, who conquered the fields of the Sahara Desert. This extreme, exhausting and exciting marathon was 42.2 kilometers long. This memorable achievement was made by… Drum roll please… Chloe Taylor! Please welcome, Chloe!
Chloe: Thank you so much Rachel, it is like a dream to be here.
Host: So, to start off, would you like to introduce yourself?
Chloe: Of course. I live a family with my mum, dad and older brother. My dad is also a marathon runner, and he has inspired me just to be like him one day. In primary school, every running carnival I had was uninteresting to me and I couldn’t get up the podium. But for the last year of primary school, I managed to come first place by the help of my beloving dad. As I had free time, my dad would always take me out for a run around the neighborhood and train me to get stronger and faster. I would also thank my dad by helping me to make this day happen. Without this support, I wouldn’t make it this far.
Host: Excellent! Now what did your dad train you to make this achievement happen?
Chloe: Before this marathon, everyday my dad and I would go to the gym. At the gym I mostly run on the treadmill, but I also lift weights around fifty kilograms. As I said before, I go out with my dad to run around the neighborhood. But not only that, I would sometimes race with my dad to see my level. Sadly, I haven’t beaten him before. So, I am trying my best to beat him one day. When I would always say the training was exhausting my dad would always say, “Never give up, you want to reach your dream.” My dream is today running this marathon.
Host: Keep up the great work! Would you like to share your feeling before, during and after this marathon?
Chloe: Before the race my stomach was full of butterflies, I was worried I was going to do horrible and not able to reach my goal. When the marathon began, I was already sweating, but I focused on the marathon. About when I crossed the finish line no one was in front of me. I was very scared of me being last. I didn’t look back. Then a smile appeared on my face that there was no one at the finish line. I ran fast as a cheetah and was very happy to achieve this.
Host: Spectacular! As you were feeling really happy about crossing the finish line, what did you do, what did your family do and what were your thoughts?
Chloe: I just couldn’t believe it when I crossed the finish line. My parents climbed over the barriers and came and hug me even though my brother didn’t come he smiled me as a resemblance of happiness. My parents didn’t care of them getting dirty by my sweat. My parents and I cared about this memorable achievement.
Host: What a memorable thing to end this day? This all from Choe and we shall all wish her the best luck for her future marathons. That is it for today episode of “Extreme Goals Shared.” Hope to see you soon and have a great day!
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Host: Greetings listeners! Today is another day of “life shocking actions” where everyday day has news that will make your jaw drop wide open! Today is the 30th of December, Monday, where a marathon runner called Luke Hampton at the age of sixteen has defeated the most terrifying run in the deadly Sahara Desert! Now I will pass it on to Luke who will tell us about how he has conquered this adventure.
Luke: Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be here today. As you know, I have done the incredible marathon in the Sahara, and I am very proud of what I have accomplished in the last week.
Host: Well Luke, would you like to tell us how you managed to finish this marathon, and even run the first quarter of it?
Luke: Um, at first I was a bit unsure that I was going to do it, but then my mates told me that if my ex could run it and I couldn’t, how miserable would I be seeing her flex the gold medals and trophies in my face? Everyone would think that she was better than me. Then that night I had a nightmare. One about me losing to my ex. Then the following morning while I was eating my breakfast my mind went blank. All I could think about was beating everyone and showing the shiny medals and trophies.
I went out to my mates’ house and I said “ find the best marathon instructor in the country. Then give him all the money that it needs. In three months time I will complete the marathon in the Sahara desert. After those three months I became strong, confident and ready to beat this marathon into bits, proving everyone wrong.
Host: And now here you are! You have accomplished your dream and you are on live radio. Now how do you feel now that your dream has been fulfilled, Luke?
Luke: Well I have always wanted to be famous and I looked up to my hero Eliud Kipchoge and wanted to be just like him. I hoped to be just like him when I was older when I was only three years old. I have a passion for running and I have continued it throughout my life.
Host: Yes, Eliud Kipchoge is very famous throughout the world. Nearly everyone in the world knows him. In your life you always need someone to support you right?
Luke:Of course!
Host: Well who was that person in your life?
Luke: For me, my parents have supported my passion for marathon running in every way possible, from buying me sports shoes to even setting up equipment to train me. My mates have also helped me, when I was about to give up, and cheered me up with jokes. These marvelous people have given me so much to help me with my career.
Host: Thanks Luke! That’s the end of the show today! See you tomorrow on “Life Shocking Actions”! Good bye for today!
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Jakie: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is Jakie spoon speaking with another crazy episode of crazy news and today we have gathered the one and only Steven He, who has conquered the unforgettable, undeniable sands of the Sahara Desert. Please welcome Steven He *music*
Steven He: Hi all, thanks you for inviting me for todays news of crazy news
Jakie:. So we are all here because of your conquerment of walking the entire Sahara Desert and we want to know how you did it .Marathons are tough but taking on a whole desert is mindblowing, what created your motivation to run this desert
Steven He: I always want to try new things and you see I had always had a passion for running and walking so when I heard that there is a marathon across the desert, I knew I had to do it!
Jackie: Brilliant, would you like to share what you prepared to bring on your trip?
Steven He: To start with I started to eat a lot of junk food because that blubber in your tummy, you can use that fat as energy so you can burn it and stay alive. The next thing is hydration, which is the most important thing for your body and without it we will die so I decided to get coconut water because it has electrolytes that are healthy and will give your energy in a healthy way.
Jakie: Fascinating
Steven He: The next thing is hydration, is the most important thing for your body and without it we will die so I decided to get coconut water because it has electrolytes that are healthy and will give your energy in a healthy way.
Jakie: hydration is KEY!!!
Jakie: Did you ever feel like you wanted to quit ?
Steven He: yes actually around the ¼ of the marathon a runner tripped me into the fiery sand and the heat waves were like sitting in a oven but i remembered my place and got up and thought of the reason i came here
Jakie: I see, how did you push though these hard moments ?
Steven He: i decided to break my goal into smaller parts such as don’t stop until i reach the water station e.c.t.
Jakie: Awesome , any future plans on a marathon like this?
Steven He: Yes Actually, i am planning to travel the whole Australia and mabey Antarctica
Jakie: Anything you like to say to your listeners Steven he?
Steven He: always follow your dreams and never quit, if you have a passion follow it, and remember, never give up and always enjoy the time you have.
Jakie : Thank you for sharing your fabulous adventure with us!
Steven He: thanks you for inviting me Jakie
Jakie: All right Folks, thanks for joining us for today’s episode as this brings us to an end. Always remember to follow your dreams and never quit. Jakie, Out.
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Host: Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen, and I welcome you to another spectacular episode of “Extreme Experiences” . I am your host, Anita Pee, and today we have an inspiring and awe evoking marathon runner who faced the several extreme challenges of the Sahara Desert. Please welcome our guest Phi R, who has just experienced an extreme experience!
Phi: Thank you. Thank you for inviting me and it’s a pleasure to be here to share the fiery experiences in the Sahara.
Host: Phi when did you first aspire to win this marathon or even compete?
Phi: Well, when I was eleven, I saw on the Television that people were making their way through the harsh climates and I guess that got me questioning the extreme experiences that a human is capable of. In fact, I stayed up that night and saw the effects of the tireless training of the athletes. So that kind of got me into running a marathon.
Host: That’s an eye opener! Phi, how was your mood during your preparation?
Phi: Of course the first emotions that struck me were nervousness, but it was sort of like soup with a mix of emotions and I would say that determination and aspiration were the main emotions that kept me persevering through the blasting rays of the sun. Now that I’ve won, I guess I get a new feeling, a good feeling of accomplishment.
Host: Yeah, I totally get that. I tried to run a marathon, but I didn’t even get to two kilometers and that wasn’t even in the Sahara Desert, it was on a road. Seems like I should stick with being an interviewer. I know that all I felt was exhaustion under the sweltering heat that day and the temperature was 30 degrees. How did you feel?
Phi: Yeah, it got a bit humid in some parts of the track, but after months of preparation you kind of get used to it. As well as that, I am grateful for all the support I received from my sponsors and family. My dad told me he was at the finish line with a surprise for me and that got me to persevere in these intense climatic conditions.
Host: When I ran a marathon, I felt like I was going to die. What about you?
Phi: Obviously, there is the heat, the deprivation of food and water, but if I could, I would do it again. The friendships, the skills, that you learn in that five hour experience is just epic.
Host: I didn’t even see the end, how is it like?
Phi: You kind of run the fastest in the end. Like the whole crowd is at the finish line, cheering and whooping, it’s the best part of the race, feeling that accomplishment.
Host: Whoa, that was sensational. Well, are there some final words of advice you would like to share with the world?
Phi: Yeah, I have a motto, “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”
Host: Well Phi, that concludes today’s interview. It has truly been an inspiring experience with you. It was an extreme experience!
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Tom: Merry Christmas, and welcome back to another episode of Xtreme Sport. Tonight we have a very special guest who’s here to share an amazing story. Conquering the hottest desert in the world in a 42.5 kilometre marathon, we have Mark Anderson!
Mark: Thank you, everyone! As Tom probably stole my line, I won the annual desert marathon, finishing in just under two and a half hours.
Tom: Wow! I can barely walk to work, and it’s less than three k’s away in under an hour! So Mark, tell me about the preparation to this sweltering run.
Mark: Well, Tom, it’s a long story, but it all started when I was a little kid growing up in Africa. I loved to go on long runs with my dad. He had supported me my whole life. Anyway, I loved running, and suddenly I wanted to be a professional athlete. I trained daily, slowly pushing my self to the limit, by running when the sun was up, and increasing the painstaking distance. Soon I was ready for the race.
Tom: What an inspirational story, Mark. That must have been very challenging. I was just wondering, how did you manage to conquer heat, and boiling temperatures?
Mark: Well firstly, the training paid off a lot, and I was ready to experience the scorching temperatures. Running in the Sahara desert was a lot hotter than I expected, reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius. Fighting the heat was a gruelling journey, but worthwhile one, and I could experience a beautiful type of solitude.
Tom: That’s amazing! I can’t even handle the normal summer days in Australia. So, Mark, Can I ask you about your most memorable moments?
Mark: You certainly can! One of my most memorable moments was when I was training, I slipped and fell, breaking my foot and my ankle. It took about ten weeks to be ready to go back to running. I was so determined, that I even tried to sneak out of the hospital to go for a run before the sun rose. The moment I got out of my wheelchair outside, I fell down, and I had to be hoisted back on the wheelchair. It was so embarrassing.
Tom: That is determination. My most memorable time in my whole life was when the fish and chip shop was out of chips and fish! It was the worst ever! Also, Mark, I’ve been waiting to ask this question.
Mark: Ok?
Tom: How did you face this challenge on the mental side of things?
Mark: Well, on the boiling run, I had a mental image of my family, and that they would be waiting for me at the finish line. That’s what kept me going for the entire race. Another way I faced this challenge, was by getting in the right mind set. Just keep on telling your self: you can do it!
Tom: How inspirational, though I have never gone on a marathon in the Sahara desert, do I don’t have much experience about mentally training for a run like that. Can you tell be about how it was to cross the finish line?
Mark: Crossing the finish line felt amazing. People cheered and chanted my name, I felt on top of the world. All my training had paid off. Dropping out of school to go running was probably one of the best choices I made.
Tom: Oh, I wish people chanted my name. So, Mark, do you have any other advice to everyone out there that want to be like you?
Mark: No challenge is impossible. Just follow your dreams, work hard, and they will come true. I promise.
Tom: Ooh, what a nice thing to say. It was a pleasure, Mark, for you to come in today, and thank you for listening to Xtreme sports. Catch ya Later.
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Jakie: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is Jakie spoon speaking with another crazy episode of crazy news and today we have gathered the one and only Steven He, who has conquered the unforgettable, undeniable sands of the Sahara Desert. Please welcome Steven He *music*
Steven He: Hi all, thanks you for inviting me for todays news of crazy news
Jakie:. So we are all here because of your conquerment of walking the entire Sahara Desert and we want to know how you did it .Marathons are tough but taking on a whole desert is mindblowing, what created your motivation to run this desert
Steven He: I always want to try new things and you see I had always had a passion for running and walking so when I heard that there is a marathon across the desert, I knew I had to do it!
Jackie: Brilliant, would you like to share what you prepared to bring on your trip?
Steven He: To start with I started to eat a lot of junk food because that blubber in your tummy, you can use that fat as energy so you can burn it and stay alive. The next thing is hydration, which is the most important thing for your body and without it we will die so I decided to get coconut water because it has electrolytes that are healthy and will give your energy in a healthy way.
Jakie: Fascinating
Steven He: The next thing is hydration, is the most important thing for your body and without it we will die so I decided to get coconut water because it has electrolytes that are healthy and will give your energy in a healthy way.
Jakie: hydration is KEY!!!
Jakie: Did you ever feel like you wanted to quit ?
Steven He: yes actually around the ¼ of the marathon a runner tripped me into the fiery sand and the heat waves were like sitting in a oven but i remembered my place and got up and thought of the reason i came here
Jakie: I see, how did you push though these hard moments ?
Steven He: i decided to break my goal into smaller parts such as don’t stop until i reach the water station e.c.t.
Jakie: Awesome , any future plans on a marathon like this?
Steven He: Yes Actually, i am planning to travel the whole Australia and mabey Antarctica
Jakie: Anything you like to say to your listeners Steven he?
Steven He: always follow your dreams and never quit, if you have a passion follow it, and remember, never give up and always enjoy the time you have.
Jakie : Thank you for sharing your fabulous adventure with us!
Steven He: thanks you for inviting me Jakie
Jakie: All right Folks, thanks for joining us for today’s episode as this brings us to an end. Always remember to follow your dreams and never quit. Jakie, Out.
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Host: Good evening, fellow listeners tuning in from every corner of the globe! Welcome to yet another thrilling episode of Adventurers’ Fascinating Events! I’m your host, Anna, coming to you live today on 9NEWS. Tonight, we have an extraordinary guest joining us. Please give a warm welcome to our unique and adventurous friend, Jane Lu, who will be sharing her incredible journey of completing a marathon—an awesome 42.2 km run through the dry, vast, and beautiful Sahara Desert.
Jane Lu: Thank you so much, Anna! It’s an absolute pleasure to be here. As you’ve mentioned, my name is Jane, and I’m someone who thrives on challenges and loves diving headfirst into new, exciting experiences. This marathon wasn’t just another sporting event for me—it was a profound test of endurance, determination, and the resilience to push myself far beyond my perceived limits.
Jane Lu: The experience was truly once-in-a-lifetime! It was grueling, sweaty, and exhausting, with every step feeling like my feet were burning fiercely, as if walking across molten magma. The scorching heat of the desert, hotter than the surface of Venus, was relentless. I found myself streaming forward, racing against the blazing sun, my focus sharper than ever. Other competitors trailed behind by a staggering 5 kilometers as I forged ahead. This adventure was not just a challenge for the body but also a transformative journey for the mind. I can confidently say that such a run not only keeps you fit and healthy but also guarantees an unforgettable, life-enriching experience.
Jane Lu: During the run a felt cheetah like adrenaline racing through my body as my feet moved forward one by one stomping on the floor. I highly recommend this to anyone, my quote to say to you is “whether you’re active or not, fast at running or not, it doesn’t matter because…” you took your best shot at it! Along the way, you encounter incredible African wildlife you may have never seen up close before, like the elegant Addax, the speedy North African ostrich, or the adorable Fennec fox. Then there’s the thrilling challenge of spotting creatures like the Deathstalker scorpion, Cerastes vipera (a venomous desert viper), the Desert monitor lizard, and even the fascinating Saharan silver ant. Not to mention, you might catch a glimpse of a Black-faced firefinch.
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Host: Good morning everyone and welcome to the show Inspiring heroes where we interview people who have inspired others to follow their story. My name is Elizabeth Smith and we are here to hear an astonishing story about a young but courageous man who embarked on a rough journey through the scorching areas of the Sahara Desert and is known as one of the fastest runners. Please welcome Eliud Kipchoge!
Eliud: Thank you for having me. It is a pleasure to be on this show.
Host: So Eliud can you describe what it felt like and what you noticed while going through the scorching hot marathon for me please?
Eliud: Well, while I was running through the Sahara desert I noticed sand dunes all around me blowing into my face and covering my eyes. The moist air prevented me from being able to not sweat and sometimes I would feel dehydrated.The boiling sand was so hot that if we didn’t run our feet would’ve burned. Over a short period of time a sandstorm arrived and collided with some of the other people attempting to finish the marathon. I was able to dodge this incident but I was extremely lucky I survived. Personally, it was one of my biggest challenges I had to overcome.
Host: Wow that is such a shocking story but were there any mental challenges included in your exhausting marathon?
Eliud: There were many mental challenges I had faced including acting delusional and having hallucinations due to the lack of hydration I had during the marathon. At the end of the marathon I’m pretty sure that half of the people were injured and a quarter of them were about to faint. Even a bottle of water couldn’t keep us energetic.
Host: You realise a bottle of water won’t help you if you are suffering running 42.195km in one of the hottest deserts right?
Eliud: What do you mean Elizabeth, a bottle of water could last you a week at least right?
Host: ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW! 😮
Eliud: Nope
Host: Anyway so everyone has been wondering this mysterious question on why you participated in this marathon race and how you were able to run all the way through without giving up. Can you explain?
Eliud: The reason I decided to run this marathon was because I wanted to inspire people to never give up and if they keep on trying they will succeed. What kept me motivated throughout the entire journey was me thinking of all the people I loved and also the people that I knew would encourage me no matter what, which were my friends, family and the people who were inspired by my story and I will always remember this unforgettable adventure I got to experience.
Host: Okay and my last question I am going to be asking you is what you felt when you crossed the finish line?
Eliud: As I crossed the finish line I felt a sense of relief, joy and happiness like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Not only that but I also am glad I got to run this marathon accomplishing what was thought to be almost impossible to a human being but has now been done by me and I thank my parents for supporting me. I will never forget this unforgettable journey.
Host: So do you have any encouraging word you would like to say to the audience
Eliud: Wait I thought that this was your last question
Host: anyways do you have some inspirational quotes you would like to say?
Eliud: well I hope you can follow your dreams and never give up even when it seems impossible to achieve
Host: Thank you Eliud for being part of our show
Eliud: well thank you too for inviting me to talk with you and also letting more people know about my story
Host: Your welcome and if you want to know more about our next interview it is about a woman who gets shot in the head but survives
Eliud: That sounds extremely harsh to live with
Host: Actually very traumatising if you ask me
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