On September 19 2025, I’m taking on the challenge of running 100km at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sa Pa, Vietnam as part of the @BlueDragonChildren Foundation Running Team. However, this journey isn’t just about me—it’s about giving vulnerable children in Vietnam a chance at a brighter future.
The Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation rescues kids from trafficking, supports children and families living on the streets, and helps them rebuild their lives. Through the Blue Dragon Running Club, children - for example, Bình, just six years old - are discovering confidence, resilience, and the joy of running. Last year, Bình proudly completed his first 5km race at VUM 2024, hugging his medal all the way home - a powerful reminder that running can change lives.
Running my first trail marathon was an unforgettable experience - the emotional highs and lows, the encouragement from fellow runners, and the incredible sense of unity and community; everyone helping each other and pushing themselves to their limits. I’ve completed 5 trail races in Vietnam thus far; 25km at the 2023 Vietnam Jungle Marathon in Pù Luông, 42km at the 2024 Vietnam Trail Marathon in Mộc Châu, 70km at the 2024 Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sa Pa, 75km at the 2025 Vietnam Ultra Marathon, 100km at the 2025 Ultra Trail Đà Lat, and achieved 17 loops (110km) at the 2025 Hàm Lợn Crazy Tour (a backyard-styled endurance event where runners run the same loop every hour).
Now, I’m running with a bigger purpose: to raise funds to provide emergency shelter, warm clothes, and meals for children in crisis.
💙🏃♀️ Every Step Counts. Your support can make a real impact. Join me in making a difference!
“Direct donations.”
Sean Burns
Sep 26, 2025
Hà Nội, VN
Sanka Burns
Sep 18, 2025
Western Cape, ZA
“a great cause JT! Looking forward to hearing how it goes.”
Anthony Holbach
Sep 18, 2025
ENG, GB
“Its been a pleasure and inspiration to watch and share this journey with you. Keep up the good work. You got this. Teammegawatt.”
Byron Cole
Sep 17, 2025
Hà Nội, VN
“Goooooooooooo Burndog! Go for it, brother - looking forward to following you on the 19th!”
Andrew Cook
Sep 1, 2025
Western Cape, ZA
“Keep it up bro. All the best !”
Jason Vu
Aug 22, 2025
Hà Nội, VN
“Camaaaan Burndog! You got this! Give it horns”
Shea Bailey
Aug 19, 2025
ENG, GB
“Great work champ!”
Trent Wallace
Aug 18, 2025
Western Cape, ZA
“Go brother!”
Duc Manh Le
Aug 18, 2025
Hà Nội, VN
Kateryna Prus
Aug 17, 2025
Hà Nội, VN
Mikaela Bairamis
Aug 16, 2025
Western Cape, ZA
“Okes are kak broke lately. Wish I could do more. Admire and respect you so much for doing this, bro. Love you, tjom. GL”
Gordon Laws
Aug 16, 2025
Western Cape, ZA
William Leslie
Aug 16, 2025
ENG, GB
“you got this”
Calvin Feuilherade
Aug 16, 2025
Western Cape, ZA