Running for Water: An Ultra-Marathoner's Challenge
October 20, 2016
The starting group of the "El Diablo" ultra-marathon race.
“Participating in a race of this magnitude is a selfish thing to do,” states Dewey. “Selfish because of the hours spent training, a whole weekend spent at the event, and days of recovery after. All for what? To say I did it?”
Dewey set out to make the 140.6 mile race more than just a physical challenge. Moved by a recent missions conference that emphasized “finding something you love and leveraging it in a Kingdom way,” Dewey set a goal to raise $14,060 — $100 per mile — for safe water around the world. He set out on the trail at 6pm on Friday, June 3rd, and completed the race just before 9am on Sunday, June 5th, for a total of 38 hours and 47 minutes.
Nathan Dewey heads back into the woods around the 100 mile mark of the 140.6 mile ultra-marathon.
“This run became about so much more than if I could run 140.6 miles... I pray that in some way you have been touched, motivated, and moved. Do big things. Rely on the support of your friends and family. Trust God to use your unique talents for his glory. In the dark of night, remember the sun rises and brings new life.” Nathan Dewey, ultra-marathonerDewey raised nearly $8,000 in total, providing safe water for 320 people. Whether it’s running for water in a race, hosting a bake sale, or giving up your birthday, you can directly support safe water projects around the world. Start your campaign today at watermission.org/fundraise. Create A Campaign Photography courtesy of Brian Fancher Photography. Read Nathan Dewey's full blog on the "El Diablo" race here.
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