
Mike Sewell is a South African runner on a mission. Tune in today to hear about how he has taken up running long distances (like… REALLY LONG) as way to explore a new country.
In the first half of this episode, we recap Mike’s running expedition on the Carretera Austral, the same 1300km route through Chilean Patagonia that I did by car.
Then in the second half, we get into tips and advice for how to create a running expedition, how to pack for it, what to expect, and more.
Episode 92 Show Notes
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- Mike’s Facebook page for Project Patagonia.
- My road trip down the Carretera Austral: use this post to see all the places we talk about in this episode! Listen to this episode to hear my driving buddy Ford and I talk about our experience.
- Mike’s stroller “Harriet the Chariot” carried: a few shirts, multiple pairs of shoes, spare tubes, spare tires, toolsets, repair kits, food (lots of pasta and junk food!), lightweight tent, and camping gear.
- Budget: $1,000 for Thule stroller and gear, $100 to ship overseas, less than $20/day on the road.
- Dave Chamberlain’s Hug Run: Mike’s inspiration.
Long Road to Comrades Facebook page: Mike’s May/June 2018 expedition. - Mike’s advice: JUST GO DO IT! Make sure you are prepared for the weather (rain, etc.), but there’s not much else to it. Consider having it supported so you can document it.

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