Sandy is represented by the The Lavin Agency. For more information, please
contact Cathy Hirst at 1-800-665-3833. chirst@thelavinagency.com

SANDY McCALLUM

Sandy McCallum has raced numerous times across the beautiful—but harsh—terrain of the Sahara Desert. A passionate storyteller, she believes that everyone is crossing deserts in life. In her stunning multimedia presentations, she shares with rapt audiences the lessons she has learned that will help them find their way, and, ultimately, achieve their own goals.

Sandy is an ultramarathon racer and has participated in the Marathon des Sables race in the Sahara Desert 7 times (a record for a North American). The Marathon is widely considered the world’s toughest ultramarathon stage race. She has also competed in Death Valley U.S.A, the Gobi Desert in China, and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Sandy has lived in Japan, Sardinia and Germany; travelled to numerous other countries around the world; and been featured in two international documentaries.

Having battled incredible odds—including dehydration, broken bones, and much worse—she is now one of the top-ranked women ultramarathoners in the world. The majority of her races, run in unrelenting heat, are 150 miles in length, the equivalent of running 6 marathons back-to-back. She also carries on her back all the supplies she will need for the week.

Sandy’s breathtaking presentations are a distillation of all of the lessons she has learned—and applied herself—over her many adventures in the desert: the power of positive thinking; the importance of taking life one step at a time; overcoming obstacles; building tenacity; learning organizational skills; and trusting in teamwork.

What does Sandy McCallum talk about?
Crossing Deserts in Life
Sandy believes that everyone is crossing deserts in life. Each person has a strength within them to meet each obstacle they face and turn it into a challenge that can be overcome. Mental toughness is key, and people, Sandy believes, can train themselves to become mentally tougher. Developing her mental toughness in deserts around the world, she now shares stories that will leave audiences spellbound. Through hard work, raw courage and discipline, Sandy turned hardship into success. By setting goals and committing to them, mentally and physically, Sandy shows us how we can execute our goals with determination and enthusiasm. As a former television reporter, Sandy articulates her experiences in a down-to-earth style that she combines with unforgettable visuals. Having learned to believe in herself, and having developed a quiet self-confidence, she inspires others to pursue their hopes and dreams.

Sandy is represented by the The Lavin Agency. For more information, please
contact Cathy Hirst at 1-800-665-3833. chirst@thelavinagency.com