Celebrating the earth with Olsen the runner
The Danish runner Jesper Oslen has arrived to the Kingdom as reported in JordanTmes today; as part of the world’s longest nonstop marathon celebrating the Earth and the possibilities it provides for those who are ready to grab them.
Unfortunately I cannot join Oslen, running isn’t my game at all but this reminds me of Armin Kohli who biked from Switzerland to Jordan in a call against land-mines and fortunately I had the chance accompany him from the northern borders to the Dead Sea.
Jordanians should come up with similar ideas after seeing such great examples but I wonder if they will ever receive a sponsorship that would last the minute after they leave the borders.
Oslen, Welcome to Jordan and we wish you a pleasant run 
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December 20th, 2008 at 12:09 AM
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