JEDDAH: In November, Emma Merrick and Elzette Van Zyl will be undertaking an extraordinary enduring challenge, running 225 km from Jeddah to Taif — a demanding feat they hope to complete in approximately 28 hours.
If successful, they will be the first women in Saudi Arabia to accomplish this test of endurance.
Merrick, 35, is a mindset performance coach from the UK and Van Zyl, 34, is a personal trainer from South Africa.
The Jeddah-based women spoke to Arab News about how their “delusional idea” of running from one city to another transpired and the ongoing training.
If successful, they will be the first women in Saudi Arabia to accomplish this test of endurance. (Supplied)
