Meet the first South African couple aiming to accomplish The Grand Slam
Updated | By East Coast Breakfast
A Pietermaritzburg couple has channelled their adventurous nature by running marathons around the world.
A Marathon Grand Slam is completed when runners finish a marathon distance of 42.195 km (26.2 miles) or longer on each of the Seven Continents, as well as the North Pole.
The Pienaars have completed all seven marathons on all seven continents, and in order for them to receive that glorious Grand Slam, they are now taking on the Arctic Ocean at the North Pole Marathon.
Read: KZN car guard completes ninth Comrades Marathon
We caught up with Steve and Elanor Pienaar to find out everything you need to know about marathons around the world and their very adventurous experiences.
Take a listen to the podcast below:
We wish this amazing duo well for their next very cool adventure. Send Steve and Elanor your best wishes in the comments section below.
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