So very exciting to have Solomon registered for the Philadelphia marathon in November.. following on his success in London 3 years ago, Solomon has been looking for a way to run in America.... ENORMOUS thanks to all the kind friends who have now made this a (near!) reality for him. Now we only have to overcome the little (tiny) 71 page visa application form and interview process and he will be running....In addition Solomon is looking forward to his stop-over to meet old friends and school supporters in London and a trip to Ireland to whizz round all our BecomeaFriend schools and meeting many new friends. Perhaps he can also foster a love for distance running in some children in that green island nation known better for abundant rain (wish they’d send us some.. the rain clouds keep missing us) than for turning out distance runners.
Solomon is having a great week.. he has just passed his Silver KPSGA (Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association) exam, which he should have taken last year but he has just been toooo busy with guests, conservation work, running, school education and safaris to Lake Turkana and Mount Kenya to get to Nairobi!
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| Solomon with a Lentille 'Stima' colleague |
Sincere congratulations to you, Solomon, from all at Ol Lentille! We are all very, very proud of you! We would offer you a bottle of champagne but as you are a confirmed tea-totaller it will be a cheap party for us today- Fanta?!
Meanwhile Solomon has a busy year ahead as Race Director for the Amazing Maasai Ultra on 22nd September (note new date) and following up on the twenty girls he helped get into school last year. There is no one more committed to his community than Solomon.
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| Amazing Race Director Solomon propels himself through the finish in the 2011 race |
Solomon now has a new ambition. To be one of, possibly THE first Maasai Gold KPSGA in Kenya.
Solomon, today we salute you!
Congratulations Solo,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing how the Philadelphia marathon goes and hopefully get a chance to catch up when your in UK.
As for celebrating the achievement of Silver KPSGA, im sure i will do a little celebration over here in your name.
Hope all is well with the rest of the Ol Lentille group.
Many congratulations Solomon on gaining your silver KPSGA. Good luck in November in the marathon.We would love to see you at Preston school but you probably have a huge schedule already planned. Enjoy your trip. Keep up the great work for all the people in your community.x
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