Along with my great love for international development, foreign policy - all things international and political, really - and cheese, is a great passion for running. I have been recovering from a knee injury for the past year or so, but have finally made a (nearly) proper comeback, marked by an incredible 6 mile run I managed yesterday, just as the sun was setting over the horizon. I truly feel as though I have a part of my life back (silly though that may sound!).
In any event, given this passion of mine I every so often I pick up Runner's World, if for no other reason than to bond in solidarity with fellow runners, discover new shoes, running attire, training techniques, etc. In the most recent issue is a full-page advertisement for a documentary that I have yet to see, but which at first glance appears quite fascinating for running and African enthusiasts alike: Running the Sahara. The film is directed by James Moll and is narrated by Matt Damon: