Name: Maria Lambert

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania

Interests: Adventure sports, traveling anywhere and everywhere, photography, being outside, discovering new music, spending time with family and friends, and, of course, running!

How many marathons have you run? 0 - this will be my first!

Why did you decide to join Team African Leadership Foundation? been with African Leadership Academy since June and have continuously been inspired by its mission and want to spread awareness for the cause.

What motivates you to train everyday? Knowing that I'm supporting an amazing organization that will transform the African continent... that and the sense of accomplishment I'll feel upon crossing the finish line.

Favorite quote: Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain

Blog: See how my training's going at: http://mariamarathon.blogspot.com/