| What does this expedition do to your bodies? How do you feel after the running? Natalie Hampton,
Mirman School | Emma Cook-Clarke:
It takes a toll on the body and eventually everything aches and hurts but you keep pushing.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How many people do the run? Brayden,
Trailblazer Elementary | Youth Ambassadors:
Four Youth Ambassadors and two guides that follow us.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Did you really go to India? Maggie,
Trailblazer | Youth Ambassadors:
Yes. We are presently enjoying the country.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Does anyone get hurt? Sebastian,
Trailblazer Elementary | Jessica Kenny:
Yes. We have all had injuries but some are more serious.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How many miles do you run? Sebastian,
Trailblazer Elementary | Youth Ambassadors:
180 miles!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How many miles have you run? Caleb,
Trailblazer Elementary | Youth Ambassadors:
180 miles!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How hot is it? kaitlyn,
Trailblazer Elemetray School | Youth Ambassadors:
35 degrees Celsius.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Are you guys ever going to run again? daja,
Trailblazer Elementry | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
Absolutely!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How do people in India go to the doctor? Advisory 111,
Symmes Junior High | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
They have a choice of going to a private or public hospital in cities or towns but in villages they mostly go to public hospitals. You should check out our educational video on this topic!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| I hope you do great on your run, Its really cold in America, We will be watching you!!! Jack ,
Trailblazer Elementary | Youth Ambassadors:
Thanks!!!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| what kind of animals have you seen so far on your trek? Aaron Black,
American Academy Charter School | Youth Ambassadors:
Cows, camels, sheep, goats, ox, peacocks, deer, antelope, snakes and dogs.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| What kind of obstacles have you encountered on the journey so far? Sutter,
American Academy | Youth Ambassadors:
injuries are a big obstacle. The support team is always there!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How do you get and transport supplies? Owen,
American Academy | Patrick Doughty:
We have 5 support vehicles plus a big truck that carries much of the supplies.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Where in India is Jaipur? Arya,
| Harshveer Singh Saluja:
It is the capital of Rajasthan.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Is it hard doing more than a mile everyday in the desert? Tanner Griffin,
American Academy | Youth Ambassadors:
Yes, we actually do 20-30 miles everyday!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| What is the worst sickness you have seen? Collin Romero,
American Academy Elementry | Youth Ambassadors:
We have not seen any.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Is there deadly wildlife in Jaipur? Luke,
American Academy | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
No, it is a city with no forest around so there is not much wildlife that exists.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| What is the most dangerous animal you have seen? Kate, Owen, Audrey,
American Academy | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
Poisonous snakes and a buffalo that chased Jessica!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| What was your motivation for this expedition? Why? Alayna,
American Academy | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
To see how far I could go and experience the limits of mental and physical ability.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| What types of food are you eating? I know that good nutrition is important since you are running. Peyton,
American Academy | Emma Cook-Clarke:
Mostly Indian food which is amazing.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How many gallons/liters dose the team have to drink per day Aiden,
American Academy | Emma Cook-Clarke:
We have to drink about 14 liters per day.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How are the kids you see in India the same and/or different from the kids in North America? Abby W.,
American Academy | Emma Cook-Clarke:
Most of the kids we've seen have a lot less than in North America but this does not mean that they are not happy.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How does it feel to be apart of some thing that will help some many people? Arianna,
American Academy | Jessica Kenny:
It feels amazing.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How do you feel adapting to Indian culture. Do you miss home? Abbitt,
American Academy | Emma Cook-Clarke:
It is really cool to be able to experience such a different culture but there are things that I miss.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Where did you train the most? AJ Smethers,
Boys And Girls Club | Youth Ambassadors:
Each of us trained in our home towns.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| What was the hottest day so far? Kate,
| Youth Ambassadors:
Day 4 was the hottest for us. It was 38 degrees.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How many liters of water do you need to drink? Amy,
St. Anne, Hanmer ON | Emma Cook-Clarke:
Approximately 14 liters of water.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| If you get hurt, what happens? Are there any fears of infections from cuts or blisters? Kyle,
St. Anne, Hanmer ON | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
No. we have Ray to treat our blisters and a doctor to treat our cuts.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How do you keep yourself clean, in order to stay healthy? Fallon,
St. Anne, Hanmer ON | Youth Ambassadors:
We use baby wipes and hand sanitizer!!! Lots of it!!!!
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How long are your breaks? How long do you run before taking a break? Amy,
St. Anne, Hanmer ON | Emma Cook-Clarke:
Our breaks are under 5 minutes which we take every 45 minutes of running plus a 2 hr. lunch break.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| Which areas have you run through so far? Urban or rural? Have you noticed what kind of games the kids play? Do they stay fit for fun, or is it for work? Olivia,
St. Anne, Hanmer ON | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
We have run through mostly rural.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How did you choose the route that you are running? Grade 3,
Forestburg School | Emma Cook-Clarke:
The i2P logistics team planned the route.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| How many miles hove you ran so far? Kiernan,
Trailblazer | Youth Ambassadors:
We are up to 235 km and we finish tomorrow.
Answered on: Sunday December 4 2011 |
| You all must have be excited to be able to go to India. What was it like to be chosen? Carrie,
Trailblazer Elementary | Emma Cook-Clarke:
At first I did not believe it, after an hour or so it kicked in. It hit me how much of a challenge it would be and I felt VERY lucky!
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How many miles is the run? Peyton,
Trailblazer | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
Approximately 180 miles in total.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| What made you like to run? Madison,
Trailblzer | Patrick Doughty:
I actually don’t like to run! When an opportunity is presented to you, you have to be willing to make changes in your life and to take full advantage of the situation.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Will be staying in shelter or will you sleep in tents? Carrie,
Trailblazer Elementary | Jessica Kenny:
We will be staying in tents.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Are you guys exited for the marathon? (Probably, but I want to make sure) Jared,
Trailblazer Elementary | Emma Cook-Clarke:
Yes! (actually it will be a marathon a day!)
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How is the weather there? Daja,
Trailblazer Elementry | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
Hot during the day and very cold at night because we are in the desert.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How long do you think the expedition will take? Jaylen,
Trailblazer Elementery | Patrick Doughty:
The actual amount of days that we will be running is seven days.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Do you guys sleep or stop to take a break? Daja,
Trailblazer Elementry | Jessica Kenny:
We take a break every 3 miles for 10 minutes to refuel and stay hydrated. We stop for lunch for about one hour and a half and then we go to bed fairly early and we are up by six a.m. to do it all over again.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Is this run non stop and do you have food and water also do you think you can really do this? Christopher,
Trailblazer | Emma Cook-Clarke:
We run seven to eight hours a day with short breaks in-between and we are eating and drinking the whole way through. Yes, we are confident that we will complete what we came here to do.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How much gear you will take? Do you feel excited to run? How long will it take you to run? Im a big fan of running. I ran 30.2 miles in Kids running america program. Jack ,
| Youth Ambassadors:
We just have running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, hydration packs required for running and the rest are essentials for camping. We will run about seven days, seven to eight hours a day. Maybe you can be on a Youth i2P expedition in the future!
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Are you guys often greeted by someone and complimented or whatever in an everyday public walk, sleepover, visit, etc.? Jared,
Trailblazer Elementary | Youth Ambassadors:
Everyone here has been welcoming and accommodating to us. It continues to be a great experience for us.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Good Luck on your expedition! We will be following along. How is the adventure in India going so far? Mikaël and Mme Picotte's Advisory 209,
Symmes Junior High | Patrick Doughty:
The expedition is AMAZING so far!!! The i2P Team is Awesome! And the people of India are incredible!!!
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Hello!! We would like to know if Jessica or Emma have to maybe miss school to run. Whitney and Kiernan,
Trailblazer | Youth Ambassadors:
I missed my last week of classes and my final exams but I will be doing them the minute I get back! (Jessica) I am taking a year gap year before university. (Emma)
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How long has your group been traveling together? How many places have you gone together? You are a great example for me!Have any of you got any injuries on the way?Is the tent cold? Good Luck on your race in India!!!!!!!! Cassie,
Trailblazer | Youth Ambassadors:
We have been traveling together since November 23rd. Everyday is a new place in Rajasthan. Everyone of us has had a few small aches, pains and small injuries.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| What would happen if one of you get hurt on the run? Riley,
St. Frances Xavier | Youth Ambassadors:
We have a support vehicle following us at all times in case of any serious injuries and we have 3 doctors with us.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How do people in India find food to eat? abby,
St. Francis Xavier | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
India produces so much food that they export it to other places. Agriculture is one of the biggest industries.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How do people in India get food? Olivia ,
S.t. Francis Xavier | Patrick Doughty:
They grow it or they buy it.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| What is it like in India? Olivia,
St. Frances Xavier | Emma Cook-Clarke:
It is completely different from home. The things that are normal here would be crazy at home.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| What do you think it will be like running 30 miles a day? Riley,
St. Frances Xavier | Jessica Kenny:
It is actually closer to 25 miles per day. Exhausting and challenging but worth it in the end.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How many miles are you going to run? Aaron,
St Francis Xavier | Patrick Doughty:
180 miles in total which is 300 km.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| What is the weather mostly like in India? Paige,
St. Francis Xavier | Jessica Kenny:
Hot during the day and cold at night.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Why is the food supply low in India? Mitchell,
St.Frances Xavier | Harshveer Singh Saluja:
In fact, the food supply is not low in India. Agriculture is a big part of India and you can get a lot of fresh fruit!
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| How is India alike America? Mary Gallagher,
St. Francis Xavier School | Patrick Doughty:
It is like America because there are trains, cars and motorcycles but the types of foods and culture very differently from the USA and Canada.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Is there a route posted somewhere you will follow... I want to make my own google map for class and see if they can exercise the same amount over the same trail virtually? Kevin Morrow,
O'Neill Elementary | Youth Ambassadors:
It is all on the live tracker on the website. Thanks for following and let us know how it goes.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Ambassadors, what have you seen so far about the way people live in the Thar Desert that can affect their health? Brady Quinn,
Symmes | Patrick Doughty:
It is a very simple way of living. It is as if you are stepping back in time! Because of such a simple lifestyle and culture within the desert, the access to health care is limited and scarce.
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Dear runners do you love running? How far have you traveled and are you a fan of Harry Potter? Kelsey,
| Youth Ambassadors:
We are growing to appreciate long distance running even though it is a big challenge. We have covered 102 km in 3 days and have traveled half way across the world to get here. Emma is a big fan of Harry Potter!
Answered on: Wednesday November 30 2011 |
| Hey India Ambassadors :) I just wanted to say I cannot wait to follow your journey and witness you inspire hundreds around the world :) You are all such amazing people, and I hope you have an amazing experience. It truly is a life changing event :)! GO AMBASSADORS GO! Jessie Lilly ,
| Youth Ambassadors:
Thanks Jessie!! :)
Answered on: Monday November 28 2011 |
