Be invincible

For any of those die hard sports fans and more so, lovers of underdog, comeback movies, I suggest that you all watch "Invincible". It's a movie by Ericson Core and tells the tale of Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) a 30 year old part time bar tender from Philadelphia who tries out for the American Football team, the Eagles. 

I love the movie. The true live drama is not only an action packed, gripping tale but a heart wrenching film for the whole family as well.

Papale is criticized by his team mates who just can't quite wrap their heads around the idea of an old washed out football lover, stepping into their arena to make the team. Papale through hours of bullying on the field, returns to his locker each day to a note in which his ex wife had left the night she left him. "You will never amount to anything, you are going nowhere..." Are the words that capture your attention on the note. The scenes are touching. You see Papale in this sea of emotions, wrestling with himself constantly as whether to believe the note, or to simply try. His battle rages silently as he fights battles on the football field each day as well as in his suburb where most silently agree with the "you are going nowhere" note. 

Although Papale has a mountain to face, he retreats inside himself to inner strength to deal with his life which suddenly has become so complicated. It would have been so simple to have just remained comfortable where he was in life. 

But the character of Papale mirrored by Wahlberg in the movie is one which might often be overlooked by society. Reaching the top is about getting ahead, standing on others while using power, courage, stubbornness and greed to launch yourself into heights you can only dream of. Yet Papale, long haired, down to earth bartender, stays humble. His years of feeling like his voice wasn't heard , mixed with his social class that echoes "you are nothing" shines through in the situation. Papale has everything to learn, he takes advice, he learns new things and takes the hits. Day after day he is pounded on the field. 

In one scene after a "nutcracker" session which involves two players in a gauntlet trying to out muscle each other to get to the other side, Papale finally makes progress. He gets past two players using things he has learnt from others in the side  . Though the victory is massive for him, the team thinks nothing of it. They go at him again and again until Papale is to tired to stand let alone battle off these monster sized men. Papale gets smashed in the next tackle, his helmet digs into the ground as he hits the turf. He lies there, exhausted. The team jog onto the next exercise casually as if nothing happened while Papalye fights to get enough oxygen into his lungs from being winded. Just as in life, nobody has time for his dreams he has shaped in his mind. The ideas and success he has carved through his 30 years of his life mean nothing, they simply leave him there...and jog on.

Papale gingerly plants his palms on the grass while his eyes, barely open, stare at the torn ground that his body has caused. His shoulder blades arch as his spine and back fall inwards. He pushes hard on the ground trying to lift his heavy body. His head hangs as he rises onto one knee, and then slowly the other. The camera swivels around him as the setting sun casts a silhouette on his tired body. The music releases you into deep thought as an audience can barely help feeling for his obstacles he attempts to overcome. On the grand stand sit about 50 people. 

Now the team is gone, left him their in his dirt, as he grapples to get up, get going and catch up with them. The sounds of clapping come from those who sit on the stand as they cheer him on. Their local bartender hero is showing guys against great players and even if he fails to make the team, he has offered them a small insight into the life of possibilities.  

Papale rises to his feet in the setting sun and breathes deeply for a second and starts to move his feet. His running looks as if he is tripping over his feet with every step. 

Are you behind today? Have you been bullied? Are you going nowhere? We can learn lessons from Papale. Stay humble, work hard, never think you are anything and always learn. Keep moving forward, take the hits, don't sidestep them. The path of least resistance is never an option! Very often the world makes "dreams" sound like a happy fair tale path to follow. It's not! That is the biggest bullshit I have ever heard! Instead of dreams think purpose, instead of happiness thing toughness! What is your purpose? What is your reason for getting to breath oxygen each day. What will history books say about your character? What do you need to show the world through your life. It's not easy and definitely not "happy" 

Get on your feet today! The sun hasn't set yet! 

Keegan "kunjani" Longueira

Final book launch runs smoothly

What a day! Book Launch in Witbank, then off to a talk and book signing at the Methodist church in Boksburg.


The day started in absolute chaos as I awoken quickly only to look at my watch and realize I had 20 minutes to shower, eat and prepare my things for my book launch that was to be held at the mall. The frantic start to my day was unsettling but once arriving with my books at the coffee shop, I knew that nothing mattered but the book and welcoming guests that came to see me.

I could sit and complain for days on end about the people that didn't come round to support me for the final Official launch but do they matter? Yes it hurts when friends don't show up in support of something you have worked so hard on for three years but in the end of the day it shouldn't matter. Today was definitely like that. Having many young children from school and some good friends coming round to purchase their copy of my new book was so special to me.

I just love handing over that memoir, that collection of words from three years of memories and experiences on my bicycle. Its more than just a book, its my life.

After a pretty good turn out, we packed up, thanked our hosts and shot off, Johannesburg bound, for our next event. The Methodist Church in Boksburg is the home congregation of one of my good Friends Chris Els. We met him at his house and then travelled with him to the church where we set up before the ladies arrived. It was a ladies fellowship event that seemed to happen quite often with the amount of intimacy shared between the ladies.

I was incredibly excited to be there and spoke genuinely from the heart about Operation Smile, my involvement and some of the lessons I had learned on my bicycle trips to Cape Town. I shared with them my plans to cycle from Cairo to Cape Town to which they seemed quite nervous, yet excited about.

I want to thank the congregation for the opportunity to speak to them as well everyone who came out and showed their support.

For those who want to get a copy of my book it is available here: Two Wheels and a Chain (BUY NOW)

DAY 4 Documentary episode live!

So we couldn't wait to monday, its just been such an incredible thing to sit and review all the memories from December.

Have a look at how day 4 went for the team on the road. The cycle was a non profit Operation Smile cycle project to raise money for kids with Cleft palates. Above that it was an incredible journey of three teens, confused and searching for meaning in their lives.

Its a must watch. Go and have a look an subscribe to the channel to get all the latest to. Go to the channel and subscribe to watch the full Day 4 clip.

Back on the bike

I think the fear of what's coming has held me back for a bit to long now. Something that I truly love, cycling, has taken a bit of a back seat during this whole planning for the Cape to Cairo expedition.

Not any more! Its the mere thing that got me out of this town when I was drawing in my own depression, addictions and frustration. Its the only thing that has never lied to me, always been there and given me hope when all else fades. So sitting back in my room pondering whether to get back into training today...it soon became a no brainer! Of course I would get out there today.

Although I know the pain that lies ahead. The feeling of absolute fatigue in both legs and lungs, theres a feeling of freedom and love we often forget about that accompanies these tough times.

Everything is at peace and well when I head out onto the dirt roads in the chilly morning air. I feel alive again and my smile returns, not on my face, but in my heart.

Had a nice slow 40 mins out on the mountain bike today. The journey begins!

Cairo to Cape Town taking shape

Starting as a dream in the pipeline,  the Cairo to Cape Town dream is really starting to take shape.

The trip will be a Guinness World Record Attempt at being the fastest man from Cairo to Cape Town on bicycle. Today we joined forces with David Grier and Miles for Smiles and will be continuing our partnership with Operation smile.

Go and check the awesome article done about us here: Miles For Smiles Article

Paige and I meeting with David for the first time in Witbank

Day 1: Cape Trek 2013

Thought I would share this with those who haven't seen the Day 1 of my Documentary

Filming a documentary

Filming a documentary was absolutely incredible! It had its challenges for sure but having two people join an experience of a life time with we was special.

Justin Seitz and Mat Beale joined me for the Cape Trek 2013 last year and were in a combo filming me practically the entire time. By the time we reached Cape Town we had about 500gb Of some entertaining footage.

The process begun after to sort through the info and just try and edit as much as possible and create a story that would be awesome for people to watch and to share in.

Its been a tough road but we have slowly started to release snippets of whats to come in the series!

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