Contact ray, general inquiries, corporate speaking ray zahab. Jordan thoms sets on an epic running adventure of a lifetime with canadian ultramarathoner ray zahab and his organization impossible2possible i2p. He lives in chelsea, quebec with his family and is currently writing his third book. In the first episode, titled how to get more challenge and discovery into your life lessons from a bona fide badass, we meet ray zahab, a packaday smoker who transformed himself into one of the planets most accomplished explorers. View ray zahabs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Speakers spotlight ultramarathon runner ray zahab with. For media inquiries or to book a speaking engagement for schools or nonprofit organizations, or any other. Michael rudnicki at an evening with ray zahab, held at pwl capital on tuesday, april 25, 2017. Despite being a onetime pack a day smoker, ray zahab decided on new years eve 19992000 that it was time to be truly happy. Ray zahab takes extreme running to the extreme march 23, 2015 0 comments in diz runs with by denny on todays show, im running with ray zahab to chat about some of the incredible experiences and running expeditions that hes experienced in his years as a runner. The plot loosely follows a real desert journey taken by the author with zahab and other athletes, including four young people who were participating in a program zahab has named impossible2possible. Youth ambassadors ran 201 km, and communicated live with students all over the world.
Photo by caroline phillips ottawa is a hub for stem cell research medicine within a country that prides itself as being a world leader and pioneer in the field. Impossible to possible, an interview with ray zahab. He has run in longdistance running adventures in several countries, including the south pole, siberia, and the atacama desert in chile. Ray zahab, adventurer, founder of impossible2possible when a rare neurological disease struck his young niece, my friend al sprung into action. Mar 23, 2015 ray zahab takes extreme running to the extreme march 23, 2015 0 comments in diz runs with by denny on todays show, im running with ray zahab to chat about some of the incredible experiences and running expeditions that hes experienced in his years as a runner. Right up front, let me say thanks to the bloggers whove been buzzing about it and helping to get the word out that its available in both hardcover and paperback, as well as e. Ray is a canadian adventurer, ultradistance runner and founder of nonprofit impossible2possible. Feel free to contact ray zahab or leanne richardson with any questions you may have.
Ray zahab is a canadian adventurer, ultra distance runner and founder of nonprofit impossible2possible. The run is designed to be low stress, high fun, with no official timing or results. In this case though, the term open road is a loose one, at best. They traveled a total of 6920 kilometers, reaching the red sea on february 20, 2007. In 2008, ray founded impossible2possible to inspire and.
Justin barbour newfoundland explorer store justinbarbour. One hundred and eleven days and 7500 kms after leaving the coast of senegal they completed their journey stepping into the red sea. I as well am honored to be explorer in residence of the royal canadian geographic society, and fellow of the royal geographical society. Raymond zahab, msc born in 1969 is a canadian longdistance runner and public speaker. Ultramarathon runner ray zahab with an update from the gobi desert ray zahab is on the home stretch of his incredible run across the gobi desert that started back on june 23, 20. A recent recipient of the meritorious service cross of canada, ray is an explorer in residence of the royal canadian geographic society, and fellow of the royal geographical society. Ray zahabs running adventures have taken him all over the world. After both his crosscountry bicycle ride and east coast charity run, al decesaris wrote about his experiences on the road. Zahab is also a celebrated author, having published his autobiography, running for my life. My friend, ray zahab, created the nonprofit organization with the support of bob cox to encourage youth to reach beyond their perceived limits, and to use adventure as a medium to educate, inspire, and empower youth around the world. Running to extremes describes ray zahabs transformation from old ray, a smoking and drinking partyer to new ray, an ultramarathoner. He is a member of the board of directors of ryans well foundation, a representative of spread the net, and founder of impossible2possible. On november 1, 2006 former pack a day smoker ray zahab and two other runners set out on an epic expedition to cross the sahara desert by foot. He chose to hike and run as a healthier option and travelled the w.
One man, one dog, a grand adventure across the newfoundland wilderness. Running the sahara is a 2007 documentary feature film that chronicles ray zahab, charlie engle, and kevin lins attempt to run across the entire sahara desert. Speakers spotlight ultramarathon runner ray zahab with an. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rays connections and jobs at similar companies. On the extreme road with adventure runner ray zahab isbn 9781897178447, and coauthor with steve pitt of running to extremes.
May 15, 2017 ray zahab wants people to know they are extraordinary. He crossed the sahara with charlie engle, usa and kevin lin taiwan zahab starred in the 2007 documentary film running the sahara narrated and produced by matt. Hawke enjoyed the experience so much he joined ray in india where they ran 280 kilometers across the thar desert. Running for my life published in 2007and rays second book, geared at youth readers, running to extremes, which recently became a national bestseller in canada. My name is ray zahab, i am a canadian adventurer, ultra distance runner and founder of nonprofit impossible2possible. One hundred and eleven days and 7500 kms after leaving the coast of senegal, they. In 2008, ray founded impossible2possible to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. Ray zahab is a canadian adventurer, ultradistance runner, and founder of nonprofit impossible2possible. On the extreme road with adventure runner ray zahab and coauthored the. Ray zahab is on the home stretch of his incredible run across the gobi desert that started back on june 23, 20. He founded the charity impossible2possible i2p, taking young people from a. His love for newfoundland and labrador, his passion for exploration, and his dedication to challenging himself form a recipe for inspiration, and an example for what human beings can achieve. Four youth ambassadors were selected to join ray zahab, bob cox, dr.
Nothing is impossible for ray zahab ottawa citizen. Ray zahab inspirational ultramarathon runner and adventurer. Up until his 30s, ray zahab was the opposite of an adventurer. Actually, he pedaled into action on a 45 day crosscountry journey to raise awareness and money for sturgeweber research. Book an online presentation with inspirational speaker ray zahab. The book is simply written and intended for a young adult audience, especially reluctant or ell readers. A former sedentary pack a day smoker, ray turned his life around in 1999 when he decided to get in shape and enter the world of ultramarathons. The third instalment of our running without boundaries series, the limitless and limiting mind, took place last weekend at the museum of nature in downtown ottawa. Late in 1998, ray made a life changing decision to leave a packaday smoking habit and very unhealthy life choices behind him. One morning i went with our medical team to explore the local commun. On november 1, 2006 ray and two other runners set out on an epic expedition to cross the sahara desert by foot. Running for my life published in 2007 and rays second book, geared at. Canadian adventurer, ultra distance runner and founder of nonprofit impossible2possible. It is a very detailed and informative book about justin and sakus journey across newfoundland.
Ray zahabs 2000km trans namibia expedition home to. A fulltime graduate student, he recently won the first ever 150mile 241kilometer race across the atacama desert in chile, dancing across the finish line while more than half the field had to be rescued from the course. Bringing expeditions into classrooms and classrooms onto expeditions. Today is a big day in the history of live your legend and our quest to change the world. Running for my life published in 2007and rays second book, geared. Baffin island i2p expedition summary dreams in action. It really is an incredible journey and when reading this book it gives you an idea of what it really was like to take part in such an amazing adventure that so few people will ever get to experience. And that quest for happiness ultimately led him to the open road. Ray and his team have faced sand storms, extreme heat, and an unexpected change of plans on their route. In 2008 ray founded impossible2possible i2p, an organization that inspires and educates youth through adventure learning. Most famous for being a part of the sahara7500km run crossing the entire continent with charlie engle and kevin lin. He is also the he founder of the nonprofit impossible2possible i2p, which uses. In september 2009, i was privileged to be a part of the impossible2possible i2p expedition to baffin island, nunavut territory, canada.
Jun 01, 2011 on november 1, 2006 ray and two other runners set out on an epic expedition to cross the sahara desert by foot. Our journey through the desert took us into various towns and villages. Zahab is also the author of the autobiography running for my life. Oct 04, 2009 in september 2009, i was privileged to be a part of the impossible2possible i2p expedition to baffin island, nunavut territory, canada. On january 7, 2009 ray and two other canadians, broke the world speed record from hercules inlet to the geographic. In 2011, hawke joined canadian ultra marathoner ray zahab in bolivia and ran over 200 kilometers as a guide on one of zahabs youth expeditions. Five youth ambassadors were selected to join ray zahab, and fellow i2p adventurers in a running expedition across the salt flats.
Noel paine ray zahab, if you are not already aware of this inspiring. Ray zahab, msc, is a widely renowned canadian longdistance runner and public speaker, who has run in several destinations, including the south pole, siberia and the sahara, which he crossed alongside charlie engle and kevin lin. A former sedentary pack a day smoker, ray turned his life around in 1999 when he decided to get in shape and enter the world of ultra. Ray zahab wants people to know they are extraordinary. Ewan affleck and fellow i2p ambassadors and adventurers in a run across a region of the sahara. Recently i became a recipient of the meritorious service cross of canada stoked. Recently, i went on an expedition to the thar desert, in the northwest corner of india, with my good friend ray zahab and his organization impossible2possible. I2p creates future leaders whose direct adventure experiences will help them to inspire social and environmental change. Ray zahab s amazing ultra marathon journey isbn 9780143179672.
For more information follow ray on twitter, facebook and the i2p website. About ray, bio, running and expedition highlights ray zahab. Ray zahab ultramarathon runner motivational speaker. Moving forward through adversity ray zahab youtube. Extreme runner ray zahab and his impossible2possible team make a habit of dropping jaws. Ultramarathon runner ray zahab with an update from the gobi desert. In 2008, ray entered the guinness book of world records for his unsupported trek to the south pole. In april 2017, justin barbour and his cape shore water dog, saku, arrived in robinsons, on the rocks west coast, where they began a quest to experience the provinces woods and waters firsthand. Ray zahab continues to race, as well as speak around the world. Man and dog on apple books apple books apple apple. Ray zahab is a canadian ultra runneradventurerexplorer extraordinaire. Explorer in residence, royal canadian geographic society.