Salish Wolf #13 Ray Zahab on Running with Purpose, Surviving Extremes, and the Significance of Fatherhood
My guest in this episode, Ray Zahab, is such an accomplished explorer and ultra distance runner that just listing the bulleted highlights of his accomplishments would fill an entire podcast. He has won numerous awards and honours, was featured in the documentary film “Running the Sahara” produced by Matt Damon, and risks his life each time he goes out on an expedition. But Ray does not set out on seemingly impossible journeys for accolades or social media likes. Instead, he does it to inspire others. In 2008 Ray founded the organization impossible2Possible (i2P) that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion, and participation in expeditions. Youth ambassadors are selected from around the world to participate, at no cost, in amazing and educational expeditions. Since its inception, impossible2Possible has completed 14 gruelling expeditions around the globe.
I have never met anyone quite like Ray. His enthusiasm for life and passion for adventure are infectious. And his tenacity and courage are incomparable. In this episode Ray shares stories of expeditions, his challenging path to overcome addiction, and his love for his daughters, for whom he would endure anything. Ray is many things: humble, inspirational, generous, likable, and compassionate, to name just a few. He regularly pushes his body, mind, and spirit to the limits to show that no obstacle is too large, that even the seemingly impossible can become possible.
I hope you are inspired by this episode of Salish Wolf with Ray Zahab.
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“Running the Sahara” documentary
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