| Date: Tuesday,
September 27 |
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Weather:
Highs of 51C/123F in the sand |
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| RESULTS |
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| Breaking News |
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Daily Field Update |
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Picture
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Stage
3 - Roman Ruins
Posted 10pm
Another hot one but shorter than yesterday to the relief of many. The first competitor, Ray Zahab, Canada crossed the line at 9:40am. Kevin Lin, Taiwan came in 9 minutes later. Ahn Byeng Sik came in third at 10:14am. The highlights of the day were the early start in the cooler air, the oasis spring at checkpoint 9 and the beautiful camp site at the finish line. A viper was spotted near the oasis and it was immediately taken out by the Eqyptian tourist police who pop up occasionally to protect us. Camp is quieting down and racers preparing for a 5:30am start. Many feel rejuvenated and feel that they still have reserves left, something they have not felt in previous days.
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Photos by Chris Lusher
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Photos by Chris Lusher
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Faces
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Daily
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Strands of Inspiration
Profile of a Runner: Sandra McCallum
Cathy Cole/RacingThePlanet
September 27, 2005
Sandra has been running most of her life but it was not until 2000 that she did her first ultra-marathon. She has not looked back since, preferring the trail and natural environment of an ultra to shorter distances. With 6 desert races under her belt, this is the first time however, that on day one she had to question her ability to do another one after the Sahara Race. "I felt like my head was going to explode. Is it really the environment or am I getting older?" …CLICK
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| Sand Dune Strategies
By Sarah Bauerle /Sahara Race 2005 Volunteer
September 27, 2005
“Sitting today at the finish line of Stage 2,
the first competitors pacing towards “Sahara Race
2005” emblazoned on a bright green banner, I’m
not sure that anyone would envy the ones picking up
the rear of the pack. Yet, in spite of prolonged exposure
to the heat, still brutal in the late afternoon, and
in spite of the seemingly interminable distance…CLICK
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Daily
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| Matthew
Chapman |
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September
27, 2005
Day 4 - Camp Ice Cream Cone - 7pm
I wish this camp involved ice cream but unfortunately, as I write this, we are all baking in the oven that is Sahara. Today, the temperature reached an unbelievable 51C just after lunch. Its now cooled to a rather more comfortable 32C as night sets in, but just about everyone is feeling the effects of dehydration…CLICK
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| Tony
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September,
27, 2005
Day 3. I smell like a yak. 32km in 10 hours. Temperature on the ground 51 degrees C. Still hot. In a little team with Tess and David but all three walking having a chat like its a stroll in the park. The heat is relentless. Haven't changed my shorts since I started. Having to sleep outside. My tent mates don't like me in there any more… CLICK
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Kevin Lin, Taiwan
September 27, 2005
Please CLICK
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| Medical
Team Blog |
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September
27, 2005
And the winner is……
the wind!...No, no wait, it's the water! Last
night we found ourselves in the middle of an 8
hour sand storm. I had to go outside to fasten
down the tent windows wearing a headlamp AND sunglasses
due to the dark night sky and blowing sand. Several
tents blew away and many staff members came to
sleep in the medical tent. Despite tying all windows
and door closed… CLICK
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Overheard
in the Desert |
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“Where
are the penguins? Mary told me this was the way to the
Antartica!" |
-Lisanne
Dorion, qualifier for The Last Desert Race in Antartica
if she finishes this Sahara 2005, said as she passed
through a checkpoint.
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"Except for the temperature, I would almost think this was the Artic Circle" |
-Dr. Brian referring to the brilliant white chalk landscape. |
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