{"id":56500,"date":"2022-10-24T08:58:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T06:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/big-daddy-of-desert-running-a-soul-filling-adventure-20221021\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:07:02","slug":"big-daddy-of-desert-running-a-soul-filling-adventure-20221021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/big-daddy-of-desert-running-a-soul-filling-adventure-20221021\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Big Daddy\u2019 of desert running a soul-filling adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Riana Henning, the first woman to cross the finish line. Henning also ended seventh overall. <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Riana Henning just before the finish line. Behind her is Niel Stander. <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ettienne Coetzer (left), winner of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon during the race. <\/div>\n
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Ettienne Coetzer, male winner, at the finish line. <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Geared for the Northern Cape sun. <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Blisters and sore feet \u2013 part of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon. <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Participants sleep under stretched tents, with no luxuries involved.<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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No shower facilities are available during the race \u2013 only the Orange River at some points.<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

With its desert-like landscapes and contrasting parts, known as the Green Kalahari, and with outstretched grasslands, rocky outcrops and boulder-strewn koppies, the Northern Cape is progressively the chosen destination for extreme sports and adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year saw the 21st edition of one of the extreme sports events that the province first hosted on the international calendar; the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, 14 October, participants crossed the finish line after nearly 250 km. Due to extremely high day temperatures, especially on day three and day four, the initial distance was shortened slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This self-sufficient multi-stage foot race exists of six stages over seven days and is known as the \u201cBig Daddy\u201d in trail and desert running circles across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this year\u2019s edition participants from South Africa, the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, France, and Luxembourg took part.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

South African born Ettienne Coetzer (39), originally from Upington and now a British citizen, was the first to cross the finish line. This former learner of the Duineveld High School is a pilot in the Army Air Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although they visited the Augrabies Waterfall as children, they never did any of the hiking trails in that area, Coetzer says. He however believes that knowing the typical terrain helped him to prepare for the race. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never done trail-running, never mind a multi-stage race. The biggest thing that will stick with me when it comes to this race is the people. Wow, what an amazing bunch!\u201d Coetzer says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t fight that environment,\u201d the 53-year-old Riana Henning believes. She was the first woman to finish the race and ended seventh overall. It was also this occupational therapist from Pretoria\u2019s first time participating in the KAEM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven years ago, she \u201cstarted running seriously again\u201d and always yearned to do a desert race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt exceeded my expectations. I entered with the mindset of seeing how it would go. Before the race I wondered about many aspects, such as my heavy backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut I ran with joy; free and without a burden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henning says she ran very focused and calculated, but never pushed herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cbrutal beauty\u201d of the environment and the big variety of birdlife contributed to her exceptional spiritual experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecome one with what you are doing, and hand yourself over to the surroundings,\u201d says Henning, who previously completed a few 100 Milers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soul-filling adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KAEM is a challenge, physically and mentally, and demands proper preparation. Still, it is described as a soul-filling adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA test of mental and physical strength, with copious amounts of soul-searching throughout seven days. The discovery of the human body\u2019s ability to adapt to the extreme conditions within a very limited time frame and continually adapt is profound!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is according to 51-year-old radio personality Gavin Buckle on the KAEM Facebook page. Buckle also finished his first KAEM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants follow a route through parts of the Augrabies Falls National Park and private farmland. The varied terrain includes rocky outcrops, sandy riverbeds, boulder-strewn koppies and vast, outstretched grasslands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day temperatures in the shade vary from 33\u00b0 C to 45\u00b0 C, and even higher. At night temperatures can be as low as 5\u00b0 C.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

KAEM is open to persons 21 years and older. Juniors 18 to 21 years must have written permission from a parent or guardian. Furthermore, participants must have a medical examination done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simon\u00e9 Basson, a member of the KAEM management team, says it is mostly older persons who enter for this race. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not a bucket-list event. It might start as one, but during the race physical and mental challenges present themselves. And suddenly you are part of a new family with amazing companionship.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants must carry enough food to sustain themselves during the race. Water is provided at water points, but participants must carry a few litres of water with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route is indicated with highly visible markings such as marking tape and boards for directions on-route. A road handbook and map further help to stay on route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At night participants sleep under stretched tents, with no luxuries and no shower facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A full medical team is in attendance throughout the duration of the event. This team, in participation with the race director, may withdraw a participant if it becomes clear that he or she cannot continue with the race in extreme conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily distances vary from 23 km to 40 km, with 70 km the longest stage. This stage is partly done at night, requiring participants to wear headlamps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KAEM was founded by Estienne Arndt, Nadia Arndt and Simon Kelly in 2000. The event is now managed by the KAEM management team under the Augrabies Extreme Marathons CC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basson says the race normally takes place in October \u2013 after the winter, and before the heat of the summer arrives. The moon phase must also be considered, as the race cannot take place during the dark moon phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results of the five top positions are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ettienne Coetzer: 28:37<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Andy Williams (UK): 30:22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Nicolas Creoff (France): 34:51<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Christoph Bunse (Germany): 35:27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Niel Stander (South Africa): 35:58<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Riana Henning: 36:37 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Este Bezuidenhout (South Africa): 39:13<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Daniela Ziegler (Switzerland): 42:03<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Annie Dougall (UK): 48:52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Julia Boyd (Italy): 50:40<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Entries for KAEM 2023 will open shortly. For more information, visit the website kaem.co.za <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • All photos taken by Hermien Webb of Hermien Webb Photography.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    The route is marked with highly visible markings, marking tape and boards for direction on-route. <\/div>\n
    <\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    The route is a challenge, both physically and mentally and demands proper preparation. <\/div>\n
    <\/span>Photo: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    The route covers rocky outcrops and sandy riverbeds. <\/div>\n
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