The March 2013 issue of Runner’s World has a great article on Ewaso Lions, our fearless leader Shivani, and our annual ‘Running for Lions’ race in Samburu. There are some fantastic photos by Jonathan Torgovnik, who visited us in December.
A preview:
“And so the idea of a race was born. ‘That’s why we started it—to bring the women, warriors, elders, and kids all together for the cause,’ says Bhalla…. Although locals aren’t runners like their famed countrymen from the Rift Valley, interest in the race grew when word spread that Bhalla doesn’t charge an entry fee and offers a unique prize purse: first prize is a pregnant goat, second a female goat, and third a billy goat. Winners either keep the goats for food and milk or sell them for a good price in the market.”
Runner’s World is considered the worldwide authority on running information, has a huge circulation, and has 14 international editions. We’re truly honored to be featured and hope it exposes Kenya’s lion issues to many new people.
So throw on your shoes and run down to your local newsstand to pick up the latest issue of Runner’s World! If the magazine is not available in your areas, you can download a PDF here (8MB).