Yassine runs across Oregon!

The trail takes in a volcanic landscape, and a drop of 960 metres into the Columbia River Gorge.

“The 453-mile journey almost broke us down physically, mentally, & emotionally” Yassine explained. “We constantly had to rally & lift our spirits as we traversed rugged terrain, snow, vicious mosquitos, lots of trees blocking the trail, & we dealt with the worst sleep deprivation I've ever experienced.”

Losing sleep

Sleep deprivation is a formidable obstacle for events like this because the clock never stops and every minute spent resting has been lost.

“I cried almost every day on the trail & it was such a cleansing & primal experience. This adventure taught us so much, brought so many people together for a great cause, & challenged us to the brink that it will likely take a long time to process it all.”

One of the runners was forced to drop out through injury. However, Yassine and his remaining colleague completed in 8days 12 hours and 5 minutes – a new record for a supported team.

“I have immense gratitude to our families & friends who supported us, & all the donors. It truly was a team effort that I'll never forget. Stay tuned for the movie! You can still kick in to our charities at www.OregonPCTproject.com "

No Meat Athlete is a great running resource. Full disclosure: 50% of any book you buy on there goes to support this website but there's also a ton of free resources there.

Read more about Yassine and his achievements here.

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