Truphena hugged a tree for 3 DAYS STRAIGHT – here is why!

How far would you go to help save our planet?

Truphena Muthoni, a passionate eco-hero from Kenya, is prepared to do whatever it takes in order to send a strong message about protecting the Earth – and she’s proven it not once, but twice.

She has set the record for longest marathon hugging a tree with an unbelievable total of 72 hours – that’s 3 FULL days!

In fact, Truphena first came along in February 2025 to take the title with a total of 48 hours (2 days), but then she lost the title to a fellow environmental activist.

So this year, she took it back with her record-shattering time!

So why did she do it?

22-year-old Truphena said that the first record attempt was a way to remind people that we belong to the Earth, just by doing something simple and close to the heart.

“The second attempt was a commitment,” she added. “I realized that the world needed more than symbolism, it needed endurance, consistency, and proof that care for the planet is not momentary. Doing it twice was my way of saying that climate action is not a one-off event, but a sustained responsibility.”

That’s so awesome, but how did she do it?!

Before the first time, she practised for the attempt by drinking less water, working out a lot and not eating – but as it turned out, that was the wrong way to do it.

So the second time around, she took a very different approach by drinking lots of water in the weeks leading up to the attempt, and she prepared in a calm, relaxed, and confident way.

So if you want to try something big, practise safely, take your time, and remember that being ready is just as important as being brave!

As with all our marathon records, Truphena was allowed to take 5 minutes of rest for every hour of activity, and it was up to her whether to take a break every hour or save them up for a longer rest.

Truphena said: “Healing the planet […] can begin with care. Hugging a tree shows that nature is not separate from us, it is family. If one person can stay connected for 72 hours, then surely humanity can learn to protect what still sustains us.”

We couldn’t agree more – congratulations, Truphena, you are Officially Amazing!

Now it’s YOUR turn

Eco-warriors of the world, assemble!

Help save our planet like Truphena, one world record at a time.

Are you a recycling pro, or do you know everything there is to know about the animal kingdom? Whatever your special talent is, you can use it to truly make a difference.

Check out our list of eco-themed records for all people under the age of 16.

Good luck!