Tuesday 23 November 2010

Bart Yasso, a runner with Lyme, runs the Comrades

Bart Yasso started running to heal himself. He was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 1997 and experiences a lot of damage to the right side of his body. The damage he had didn't allow him to run as much as before.
By 2006 the disease had caused much damage and he suffered paralysis and extensive joint damage as a result of the illness.

The Race of His Life



http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-21-0-7,00.html?bcpid=2888992001&bclid=82523976001&bctid=80117446001

He took on the challenge of the Comrades. Fifty six miles through the country side of South Africa.  It is known as the Greatest Race in the World.  The race by Bart and his fellow countryman were to help raise the plight of the Aids Orphans in South Africa.
http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-21-0-7,00.html?cpid=2888992001&bclid=82523976001&bctid=80117446001



Bart in Africa: Pietermaritzburg - The Race
http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-21-0-7,00.html?bcpid=2888992001&bclid=82523976001&bctid=80117446001