Help Joachim run from LA to Vegas - TSP SOLO 2023

My name is Joachim, and I'm an ultrarunner from London, living in Los Angeles. I'm about to set off on the biggest challenge of my life and need your help to make it happen. Here's what I'm doing, why it means so much to me, and how you can support:

What - On March 20th, I'm running 300 miles from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. TSP is normally run in teams of 6 or more, but I'm running it SOLO! This is my first time running over 100 miles, & multiple days straight, so this will be a journey deep into the unknown.

Why - I get asked this a lot. Over the past few years, I feel that I've really found my place in this world, both in ultrarunning and in my communities in the LA trail scene, at UCLA, and with my friends dotted around the world. After struggling with mental health in my late 20s, the peace I find in this sport and the support of these communities has truly changed my life. I'm running TSP SOLO to experience the pain and joy that comes from pushing yourself beyond your perceived limits, to inspire people to do crazy things to see what they're capable of, and to celebrate the incredible people who have become my extended family.

How can I help? - It takes a village, and I'm honored to have my village of supporters helping me achieve this goal by driving alongside and supporting me as I run across this inhospitable desert landscape. Any funds donated will go directly to making sure my incredible team are supported and catered for including paying for,

These people have volunteered to give their time, love, and energy to help me succeed, flying in from all over the world. I plan on doing everything I can to give back. We've had constant struggles trying to find a financial sponsor so any help you can give will be greatly appreciated!

If you want to follow along, I'll be posting regularly on Instagram @joachimcassel, or if you just want to connect and dig deeper into the why, please hit me up, I'd love to talk more.

Lastly, if you want to donate & dodge the fees from this site, my venmo is @joachimcassel

Thank you for your support, it means the world! We'll see you in Vegas ;)

-Joachim