First East Africa Jump Rope Competition

The competition yesterday was great. Today, we just finished day one of the three day workshop. The kids won't stop jumping, many going nine hours today. And all the kids - from six cities in two countries - have tightly bonded: jumping, teaching and relaxing together. I wish I had time to tell you more. It's just going to have to wait until I can post some pictures. More to come...

Competiton tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the First East Africa Jump Rope Competition and Workshop, hosted by Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya. Peter Nestler, Dennis and Amy Canady, Colleen McCary, Courtney McBroom and James Evans have all arrived over the last few days. Sandile Ntombela, Manager of the South Africa National Rope Skipping Program is here with World Champion Sibusiso Mabele.

USA Jump Rope National Championships!

Good luck to everyone competing in the USA Jump Rope National Championships! What you do this week will inspire so many generations to come.

The First East African Jump Rope Competition and Workshop

The First East African Jump Rope Competition and Workshop will be held from July 2nd-July 5th at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya. Children from Tanzania and Kenya will compete on July 2nd, then take part in a 3-day workshop staffed by national and world-champion jumpers from South Africa and the U.S. Stay tuned for updates, pictures, and videos!

Back in Nairobi

First day back in Nairobi. Walked onto a soccer field to see 50 kids, from all over Kibera, who showed up early on a Saturday morning to jump rope. The trainers here are running sessions six days a week, with regular attendance from the entire group. It took me about 15 minutes to stop smiling.

Last day in Moshi for a while...

Last day in Moshi before heading up to Nairobi. Zee, Leps, and Keo...I don't think I can thank you enough for all you did for these kids here. I'll try to post a video sometime in the next few days. Tanzania anaruka!

Can Frida break the East African 30 second speed record?

Just finished a visit to Morogoro, stopped in Dar for the day, and heading to Iringa tomorrow. Can Frida break the East African 30 second speed record of 64? Count on it. Check back soon for new pictures and updates.