Canadian Adventurer prepares for another charitable Fresh Air experience.

Dec. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- The Cabrakan ultra had a last minute route change which saw the runners descend 4500’ in the first 20 kilometres causing problems for almost all of the runners.

“We knew it was going to be downhill, but the first stretch ended up being relentless and  was partly the reason for me only making 65km” said Jennings-Bates, adding “It was still the longest run I have ever done, but now it is unfinished business... I will be back to complete it!”

Along with Jennings-Bates and his wife was a team of people from Kelowna, who started running and training in the summer and each raised funds for the charity Rally4Life who are supporting the work of Kelowna area residents Kim and Lyn Weiler in Guatemala. “The team did exceptionally well, starting from ground zero with a running program and each of them completing 25 to 35 kilometres in the relay portion of the event. We were extremely proud of them all.” stated Jackie Jennings-Bates, the chair of the Rally4Life Foundation, who herself ran 35km.

With Jennings-Bates’ focus on charitable adventures and racing, he has been able to partner with local sport retailer “Fresh Air”. “It was a natural fit for me. They carry the premium brands I find work well for the adventures I do and they go above and beyond with the advice they give to clients in their stores, they really care about the experience the client will have. I am really excited to be working with them”

Jim Bates, President of the Fresh Air stores sees potential in the relationship, “We have not finished crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s yet, but we see potential in working together with Mark and the Rally4Life organisation. His focus on providing clean water and air for poor people around the world fits well with our brand and of course he is an advocate for an outdoor lifestyle. We are excited to be in partnership with them and look forward to working with them on future projects”

For now, Jennings-Bates is preparing for his next significant adventure, the Wings of Kilimanjaro (www.wingsofkilimanjaro.com). In January he will be heading off to Tanzania with a group of global philanthropic climbers and pilots to climb the worlds tallest free standing mountain and then fly his paraglider from the summit.

In January he will be holding a fund-raising party to help raise the charity he funds he has committed to raising for this project. “I hope people will join us at this fun event. We will have music, food, good times and of course a silent auction. People can get more information at www.markjenningsbates.com”