30 Marathons in 30 countries & how to be a parent and adventurer - Liz Warner

Liz Warner is a woman with a mission: to empower women around the world through her passion for running and travel. In early 2019, she launched Run to Reach, an 18-month marathon fundraising campaign with the goal of running 30 marathons in 30 countries before turning 30, to support one local, women-empowerment organization in each country visited. The outcome was remarkable, with Liz crossing her 30th and final finish line in June 2020, raising over $50,000 for these organizations. But Run to Reach was not just about running. Liz's mission was to engage meaningfully with communities whose efforts too often go unnoticed in Western media. As she ran through the dense jungles of Sierra Leone, the small villages of Somaliland, and the uncanny beauty of Afghanistan, Liz sought to shine a spotlight on the tireless efforts of local NGOs dedicated to women’s empowerment. Now Liz is facing a new challenge. Liz became a mother and soon realized that running marathons or ultramarathons (and especially training for those) does not correspond well with all the responsibilities of a mother. And furthermore, she knows that she wants to go out for new adventures. Read more about Liz Warner on ⁠⁠⁠worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠ Find her Instagram account at www.instagram.com/runtoreach and visit www.liz-warner.com for more information. The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to ⁠⁠⁠www.worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠ to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded