Morgane L

I RAN THE LARAPINTA TRAIL FOR WWF AUSTRALIA TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Hi there! 

I am Morgane, from New Caledonia, but originally France. I have been travelling in Australia with my boyfriend Jake for a year and a half. 

I have been passionate about trail running for 7 years, starting with short distances and increasing little by little. Last October, I ran 100km solo in the beautiful Grampians National Park (Victoria). I have really enjoyed it and I find the scenery and wildlife unique and incredible in Australia.

From May, 26th to May, 28th, I ran the Larapinta trail solo and non-stop: 240km with 8000m elevation gain. My boyfriend met me on several points of the run to provide me with water and some food. I ran it in 65 hours, including 1h30 sleep at different points and 4h30 rest at the aid stations to eat, change clothes and get ready for the next section. It was a great adventure, but also very challenging and rocky. The last day was tough as my right knee was throbbing me at every step and I started to get really tired and have hallucinations due to the lack of sleep.

I wanted to run not only for myself, but also for a cause that is close to my heart. There are so many reasons why we should protect our nature and our planet ! I have been a volunteer with WWF New Caledonia for several years and I really appreciate their actions and the positive impact on our nature. That’s why I have decided to run to raise money for WWF Australia, to help preserve the wonderful landscapes and wildlife. I will appreciate any contribution, small or big.

Donations made through this platform are secure and will be remitted directly through to WWF Australia.

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Thank you so much for your time and support!

Morgane