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Pieces she wrote herself, recovered from her old website. Not translated. Her spelling has been corrected and the original is kept with every piece.

Three women in pink caps and shirts beside a red car with a sign reading 120-Mile Non-Stop Run Across LI, one giving a thumbs up.

May 25, 2013 - update

Thank you all for supporting my 6th Annual Run across Long Island to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. This run was in memory of a colleague who succumbed to this devastating disease last year.

If you wish to read more about my 120-mile run across Long Island, please click on ‘Stories from Long Island’ on the left side of this page below ‘By Alicja:

Alicja racing across a wooden footbridge wearing number 218, another runner on the bridge behind her.

October 30, 2012 update

After spending 8 weeks on crutches and slowly starting to build up my running stamina, I hope I am ready to finish my postponed run across Long Island in memory of my co-worker Roberta Rivi and to do fundraising to fight the breast cancer. My run will take place the first weekend of December 2012 (Start 8am December 1, and finish sometime on December 2nd). Please stay tuned.

6 hr race, October 14, 2012

Updated: May 4, 2012

As per my doctor’s orders, I still need to use crutches, but I can slowly start eliminating them over the next two weeks. This means that by the 4th week of May, I should be crutches-free! After one week of walking, I can hopefully (slowly) beginning running, which brings me to beginning of June. However, I cannot jump to 50 miles/week. I will be like a beginner. Oh well, I have to be patient.

Arctic Challenge - latest news 4.6.2011

It is April 6, 6AM in Inuvik. Alicja starts her long trip. The Ice Road will never be the same. Latest news at blogspot.com The weather was not in our favor, with lots of blowing snow, but at least it wasn't too cold.

Alicja running towards the camera along a wide sand-covered promenade, a railing running away on both sides.

Update (3/13/2011) - Ali's Arctic Challenge

Less than one month 'til the Arctic Challenge training on the sand (instead of snow!) in Sunken Meadow, Long Island, NY.

Please scroll down for more info on this exciting run!

03.11.2009 Helping others

Collecting spare shoes for athletes in Niger

As you may know I was running twice in Niger. It is a beautiful but a very poor country... More you can read in this document

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I could not have done it without all of your support. Your presence, support and encouraging smiles made the 120-mile run across Long Island go by so quickly. Your presence made my charity run for breast cancer support under the LI2DW a success. More you can read HERE

Go the extra 120-miles with me to raise awareness and funds for the LI2Day Breast Cancer Walk.

You can run with me to help me FINISH STRONG for LI2DAY! READ HERE

Results of CAUMSETT PARK 50K updated

2008 USA 50K Road Championships - now available HERE

A greeting card graphic: a basket of tulips and daffodils with a pink ribbon and the words Happy Easter.

EaStEr greetings Easter bunnies, colored eggs, egg hunts... ya, it?s Easter time! Revel and rejoice in the spirit of the colorful spring season and wish all your family an egg-cellent, eggstra-hoppy Easter. Happy Easter Everyone!!

6633 Extreme Winter Ultra Marathon LATEST NEWS Checkpoint 3 - Fort McPherson; Checkpoint 4 - Tsiigehtchic

RESULTS

Latest reports from the race

6633 Extreme Winter Ultra Marathon LATEST NEWS

Checkpoint 1 - Arctic Circle; Checkpoint 2 - James Creek

RESULTS

Latest reports from the race

6633 Extreme Winter Ultra Marathon

From Eagle Plains, Yukon to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk. A true Arctic experience - this race really does enter the Arctic Circle and can quite genuinely claim to be the toughest, coldest Extreme Ultra Marathon on the planet. In addition racers will have to contend with winds that can quite literally blow you away

Route

6633 Ultra home

Next upcoming challenge ....The Arctic Lands have extremely cold and long winters, with temperatures often dipping to -60oF (-50oC). Arctic blizzards and whiteouts frequently punctuate the winter weather. The area lies north of the tree line and there is no protection from the arctic wind.... More you can read Here & here

Going The Extra 120-Miles To Raise Awareness And Funds for Breast Cancer.... Extreme Athlete, Alicja Barahona gives LI2DAY a running start with my non-stop, April 26 - 27 run from North Woodmere Park in Hewlett to Montauk Point. You Can Help Me Finish Strong! I welcome breast cancer survivors and runners to join me for intervals along the 120-mile route.... More you can read in LI2DAY Breast Cancer Walk newsletter

Noted Ultra Runner to Raise Funds for the Alzheimer's Association.... From Eagle Plains, Yukon to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk. A true Arctic experience - this race really does enter the Arctic Circle and can quite genuinely claim to be the toughest, coldest Extreme Ultra Marathon on the planet. In addition racers will have to contend with winds that can quite literally blow you away... More you can read in HERE

News: 10.16.2007

This is official extreme ultramarathon runner - Alicja Barahona web page. www.Sahararunner.com We have big plans for this page, so come back often!

Alicja in Greenland

Well, it seems that I changed my mind. I spent some time in the cabin earlier today, but because of the high winds I could not start a fire, so I decided to keep going. I made it to Sisimiut! Only 2 days to do the entire Arctic Trail...BY MYSELF!!

So, now I have a little time to rest, take a shower, and relax.

To donate money to Doctors Without Borders please click here:

This is not a request for money. It is a donate box from Alicja's own website, recovered from the Internet Archive's copy of 9 January 2016, and the appeal it belonged to closed years ago. The addresses she gave are printed below as text rather than as links, so nothing here can be mistaken for a live appeal.

http://events.doctorswithoutborders.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=3087

Please note that all money from donations will go directly to Doctors without Borders; all costs/expenses associated with the run itself will be paid for by the runners. Quick facts about Doctors Without Borders:

-They are working in over 70 countries with approximately 32,000 staff.

-Most staff work in the field for 9-12 months, though in some cases, like Ebola response, that timeline can be 1-3 months.

-Most staff are local from the country with the program, but may also come from all over the world.

-Click here for more info on Doctors Without Borders: http://www.msf.org/msf-factsheet

To read more about the 260-mile fundraising run to support Doctors Without Borders, please read below.

Please donate

This is not a request for money. It is a donate box from Alicja's own website, recovered from the Internet Archive's copy of 30 October 2010, and the appeal it belonged to closed years ago. The addresses she gave are printed below as text rather than as links, so nothing here can be mistaken for a live appeal.

You can donate:

Long Island 2-Day Charity

Alzheimer's Association

MS Charity Bike Ride