One down two to go

16th April 2012

At around three o'clock yesterday the tiger's roar had been reduced to a whimper. Six hours a personal best god knows where that came from!

I sit with big Jim driving south to the Tanzanian border nursing a sore left knee. The tiger rests between us. Game on.

Thanks to all those who came last Thursday at RGS and massive nod to those kind animal lovers who continue to drop money on the site, your messages of support are touching. Big extra personal thank you for the irrepressible Simon who supported me all day yesterday, he was my larder and  constant encouragement and he needed to be as the wind was a menace, very well organised event though.

See images from Brighton Marathon here.

(The Story!)

One Summit - Two Marathons - One Event

Award-winning wildlife photographer, guide and Exodus stalwart, Paul Goldstein, is embarking on an extraordinary journey: Running the Brighton marathon, scaling Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro (5895m), then 'running' the London marathon - all of which he will be doing in a 9ft tall tiger costume...in one week! Plus hosting a special charity event at the Royal Geographical Society.

The Cause

Bengal Tigers matter to Exodus and particularly to Exodus’ resident wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein, who has spent many hours watching and photographing them in the wild. Each year hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts travel to India hoping for a glimpse of this magnificent predator. Tigers are teetering on the edge of extinction in the wild, but are holding in Bandhavgarh at 59. Despite their desperately low numbers and concerted efforts to protect them, they are still suffering at the hands of man.

Related links:

Paul on endangered animals (Video)

One Pound for Tiger Found

Worth More Alive 2012

Watch the tiger training for London Marathon