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I did it!!

[NEW] Namibia safari page is up! Click here to go hang out with the lions and elephants :0)

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in an attractive, well preserved body; rather, to skid in sideways, body thoroughly worn out, covered in scars and screaming, “Yahoo! What a ride!”

http://www.janepeng.com

My name is Jane, and I have never run a marathon in my life.

I still haven't, truth be told. I picked up running again this year after a 5 year hiatus and started to target distances I only once dreamt of - 25km, 84km and finally, 250km.

At the heart of the desert race was my belief that the human spirit is far more powerful than we give it credit for; I believe that the most intimidating of tasks in life can often be overcome bit by bit, with discipline, determination and self-belief. So, with one foot in front of the other, one step at a time, the race was done :0) Photos and tips are going to go up in the coming weeks!

But I need your help to make the race a success: I am fund raising for World Vision as part of this venture. Their VisionFund provides micro loans to needy families in 42 countries. Their work helps families and communities break out of the poverty cycle and provide hope for a brighter future.

Racing 250km across the desert may sound crazy but when you think of the families trapped in a lifetime of poverty because of a lack of education and opportunities, this is just one week of pain compared to a lifetime of hardship. Please help me realise my dream and support World Vision here, if you can.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Jane

- - - More about the Sahara Race - - -

The 250km (155 miles) Sahara Desert foot race takes place in October this year. This is a self-supported race where competitors will run/walk/crawl through the desert in Egypt over 7 days. We will be required to carry everything on our backs, including 7 days' food supply, sleeping bag, clothes, survival gear, etc.

Please support my 250km desert foot race!! Visit this page for more info.

84km Ultra Marathon, Singapore

84km ultra marathon Finisher

I did it!!!I have never run more than 25km in one go in my life until the week before this ultra marathon, but the 84km Sundown race was completed in 12 hours 28 minutes 5 seconds and finished 2nd in my division (ok. There were only a total of 6 people who finished in my category. All in all, 37 females completed the race out of a starting 60+)

The Sundown is an annual night race in Singapore - the race starts at 6pm just as the sun is setting and competitors race through the night and try to beat the sunrise... which I just managed to. Another 10 minutes and I would've lost to the sun!

Here's the medal and the story :)

*Why an 84km ultra marathon? To prepare for a longer challenge, the 250km Sahara Desert foot race in October this year.

Antarctic Icebergs

ICEBERGS

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY

Hello there! Welcome to my little cavern on the internet. Even though we haven't had the chance to cross paths on our journey through the real world, I'm glad I can share some pictures and sights here on VT with you. As you would probably notice throughout my tips and pages, I'm a big fan of photography.

My biggest wish is that in addition to offering good travel tips I could bring a different perspective on much-visited/photographed sites or, simply, just to convey the -feeling- of being in a certain location. It doesn't matter if it's a photo of the vastness of Antarctica or the maze-like souks of Morocco; if looking at it somehow makes you want to go there even more, then I would be very happy.

Also, for those who're interested/geeky enough, here's a quick rundown of my camera equipment that has helped create the photos on my VT pages:

- Canon PowerShot A95
- Canon 350D
- Canon 24-105mm f/4 L
- Canon 70-200mm f/4 L
- Sigma 10-20mm
- B+W UV filter
- Hoya circular polarizer

ENJOY THE PAGES! FEEDBACK ALWAYS WELCOME :0)

Cheers,
Jane

The Maldives-- Heaven on Earth

THE MALDIVES

MAJOR UPDATES
Antarctica 2009:
Click here to see my VT page
Took a dream journey down to Antarctica in January and I must say, it was worth its weight in gold. "Seeing is believing" apparently doesn't apply to the White Continent because even after looking back at my photos I still wonder if it hadn't all been just one fantastic hallucination...

Mexico 2007-2008 tour:
Travelled through Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Cristobal, Palenque, and Cancun during a 3 week long trip in Mexico. Some amazing sights, but even more amazing people. Take a peek:

My Teotihuacan Page
My Oaxaca Page
My San Cristobal Page
My Palenque Page
My Cancun Page

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DO WE DARE TO FACE IT?:
Invisible Children video clip

Land of the Philosophers

TEMPLE OF ZEUS, ATHENS

Stretch out with a book on the hills of the Acropolis, and see if you couldn't hear the voices of the ancient past...

Prague, Czech Republic

INSIDE OLD TOWN HALL, PRAGUE

That touristy place with the beautiful soul of an ancient man...

VT Page

Jiuzhaigou, Si Chuan

SICHUAN, CHINA

They call it THE most beautiful place in China. It's not hard to see why.

For more shots of this area by another person, check out this guy's works.

VT Page

Firenze

The spectacle that comes once a day, always.

Once in a blue moon, there comes a sunset so stupendous in its fading glory that it silences everything else. The bustling of the world around you peels away and there's nothing save you and those fiery hues of transient red.

I saw one such sunset in Florence of Italy.

Intro Updated Nov 21, 2011
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DennyP Dec 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM Report Abuse

Hi again Jane.. Merry Xmas and "Cheers and Beers" for the festive season . May 2012 be kind to you with lots of safe travel .Denny
angiebabe Jul 6, 2011 at 4:26 AM Report Abuse

hi Happy Birthday Jane and congratulations on your awesome achievement of the sahara race! and Ive longtime loved WorldVision though since come to Europe not done anymore for their very worthy causes and projects...all the best!
chrisbilal Jul 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM Report Abuse

Wishing you a wonderful birthday for 2011!
Paris92 Oct 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM Report Abuse

Well done!!! Can't wait to see pictures!!!
loisl Oct 18, 2010 at 9:26 AM Report Abuse

Congratulations Jane! That was a great run! you are tough cookie!! Cheers, Peter
songlines Sep 27, 2010 at 8:09 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the info Jane, I will add or follow you on Facebook. Best of luck and will be thinking of you.
kidfree Sep 23, 2010 at 1:36 AM Report Abuse

I want to wish you all the best for the race. I hope I`m able to help in a small way. Great pages too BTW.
janetanne Sep 22, 2010 at 11:27 PM Report Abuse

Good luck Jane on your race and your raising of the funds you desire. VT is with you in mind and spirit. You Go Girl! Janet
JessieLang Sep 19, 2010 at 5:57 PM Report Abuse

Great Photos
mili_143 Sep 2, 2010 at 1:45 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Great page and very useful info. Keep it up.