Episode 28 - Wissam Terro, Race Director, Beruit Marathon - a podcast by Mass Participation World

Today's edition of The Aid Station is a sad case study of a scenario  that is likely to be repeated many times across the world as Covid-19  continues to adversely impact the Mass Participation industry.



We travel to Beruit, Lebanon, to meet wissam Terro, Race Director of  the Beruit Marathon. Yesterday, shortly before I spoke to him, the  Association had closed it's doors and laid off 28 staff as a result of  the combined impact of Covid and the ongoing political turmoil in  Lebanon.



The event is an inspiration in itself, founded by the  amazing May El Khalil who delivered a TED talk "Making Peace is a  Marathon" which showcased the impact of the event and has been watched  by over 5million people. It grew from 6,000 runners in 2003 to over  48,000.



Wissam gives a humbling insight into daily life in  Beruit which includes constant power cuts and ongoing demonstrations  against the government.



And despite all the challenges watch  his face light up with a massive smile when he talks about his young  family including his four month old son Mohamad and the inspiration that  messages of support from runners all over the world has provided.



Watch the interview with Wissam here https://youtu.be/aG45EpSh5cg

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