TAKING THREE GENERATIONS TO THE TOP - AGE IS NO BOUNDARY WHEN CONQUERING KILI
A 76 year old grandfather reached the summit of
Kilimanjaro with his son and young grand-daughter, 57 years his junior. He revealed the secret of his success to
Tanzania's leading businesswoman Zainab A. Ansell, who thought she'd seen it
all.
When you're in
the business of hosting thousands of travellers as they set off for the summit
of one of the world's most famous mountains, you'd think you'd seen it
all. Yet for Zainab A. Ansell, there's
always something new and inspiring on the horizon.
On 6th
September, Zainab, Tanzania's Businesswoman of the Year 2012, met a former
North East UK Businessman of the Year, Bent Henriksen OBE (Hon.), as he began
his first ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The famous
dormant volcano is Danish-born Bent's fifth peak in five years. He has already tackled Everest Base Camp,
Mont Blanc, Mount Elbrus and Monte Rosa.
An impressive achievement in its own right. It becomes even more impressive when you
consider that he's 76 years old. At a
time when many of us may be winding down after a lifetime of activity, Bent
shows no signs of stopping.
Ever the leader,
Bent has taken a week off work to bring his sons and grand-daughters on this
adventure. This three generation
expedition is the first of its kind that Zainab has witnessed as owner of Zara
tours.
When he's not
climbing mountains, Bent is Managing Director of Pharma Nord in the UK. A role he has had for over 25 years. The
Danish company is known worldwide for its preventative nutritional supplements
and commitment to research . And it appears that Bent is a good advert for the
products he sells.
When they met at
the Springlands hotel, Bent and Zainab discussed their mutual passion for
working hard and keeping busy. Bent
believes that he can generate more energy and stay active thanks to the
coenzyme Q10 Pharma Nord make.
Q10 is a
vitamin-like nutrient that's responsible for turning the food we eat into the
energy used by over 100 trillion body cells. It's especially important for the
normal function of muscle cells, including the heart.
Our internal
production of Q10 drops drastically with age and exercise, so Bent is a firm
believer that it should be 'topped-up' if we want to stay healthy for
longer.
When you see the
toll that altitude can take on even the toughest adventurers, it's evident that
increasing your body's natural resources really can help. The fact that Bent reached the peak of Kili,
where other more athletic types failed, is testament to this.
"Pharma
Nord have spent years perfecting the way their Q10 is absorbed into the body.
This is really important if you want to feel the effect," Bent explains.
"We wanted
to summit the mountain in good time to raise Q10's profile as a natural body
fuel. My whole family, even my grand-daughter Celine (19) and son Rasmus (38)
used it on this trip to ensure we could cope with the demanding ascent."
But as an experienced
traveller, Bent knows that it takes more than just good nutrition to make
it. He made sure that he used Zara Tours
to plan and host his trip and he put his trust in Zainab's reputation for
smooth and efficient service.
He also travels
with Noel Hanna. The World Record holder and endurance athlete from Northern
Ireland is internationally renowned for his skills and attention to
detail. Noel now lives in Johannesburg
and makes regular trips to Tanzania and is a valued customer of Zara Tours.
Noel discovered
Pharma Nord's Bio-Quinone Q10 when he was looking for a natural way to boost
his energy while tackling his World Record.
He successfully summited the highest peak on seven separate continents,
returning back to sea level at top speed under his own steam.
Noel believes
that his attention to good nutrition gives him the edge, and his passion for
Pharma Nord is such that he completed an Ice Bucket Challenge at the peak of
Kilimanjaro in freezing conditions at Mr Henriksen's request. This brave act was not just to promote the
brand, but also to raise funds for the Newman Trust, which helps young people
go on expeditions.
After reaching
the top, Bent took his family to the Springlands hotel for some brief
relaxation, before jetting back to the UK and into the office.
"I found
Kilimanjaro very inspiring and it was so special to be there with my grand-daughter
as she turned 19. I think it's important
for her to learn that the harder you work, the greater the reward. I do everything I can to keep myself healthy
enough to face new challenges."
"I was
happy to meet Zainab and see how she too is committed to a running a good
business and recognising new opportunities to stay on top," Bent enthused.
For those yet to
experience the peak of the world's highest freestanding mountain, Bent
Henriksen is proof that it's never too late, as long as you stay healthy and
choose an experienced team to handle your expedition.
For more
information on Q10, visit Phorma Nord Uk and for tour packages and hospitality
at Kilimanjaro, visit Zara Tours
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