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The Last Desert (2016) blog posts from Colin Nanka

27 November 2016 03:27 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Well it was more than one, it was five.

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Ken Jacobi

Posted On: 13 Dec 2016 03:17 am

wow! many congrats. what an impressive feat. well done

27 November 2016 01:24 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

You can typically sum up a day or even a race in a couple special moments.

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27 November 2016 01:21 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

One of the enduring memories I have from Day 5 happened with an hour left in the day.

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25 November 2016 08:09 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Today was an absolute brutal slog for 6.5 hours.

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Alison Simpson

Posted On: 26 Nov 2016 05:07 pm

Congratulations Colin. The experience you're living is truly remarkable and one you trained hard for. With the pain you're feeling, I'm also very happy to hear that you're staying focused on smelling the roses and being present in what appears to be one of the purest and more gorgeous places on earth. Enjoy the last day...and the incredibly well deserved celebrations!

Blake Ross

Posted On: 26 Nov 2016 01:35 am

Almost done, my love! So proud of you!!!

25 November 2016 08:00 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 4

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24 November 2016 02:06 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We had a pretty quick turn-around for a 3rd long day in a row.

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Jonathan Lazzarotto

Posted On: 25 Nov 2016 03:17 pm

Looks awesome pal - keep it going! PS please bring a penguin home for my boys ... ideally a baby one. I think it will make an awesome chanukah present.

Stefan Danis

Posted On: 25 Nov 2016 03:11 am

So close to the finish of one epic adventure. Stay strong and healthy and using your toolbox give it all you have so you can enjoy the return voyage knowing you spent every ounce of energy you've got. You're a stud. Thinking about you and wishing i was there. Well thinking about you for sure. There ...... dunno.

Todd Grossman

Posted On: 24 Nov 2016 10:43 pm

Happy Thanksgiving Colin. You are doing great!!!!!!!

24 November 2016 02:02 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I got 6.5 hours of sleep, but after putting your body through that punishment, I could have slept for 12!

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Blake Ross

Posted On: 24 Nov 2016 02:43 pm

#RunColinRun! You're my hero today and every day. Keep your head up and your mind strong. I love you!!

24 November 2016 01:14 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I wasn

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19 November 2016 08:56 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

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Eleanor Nanka

Posted On: 22 Nov 2016 07:09 pm

Great first day,glad the weather is holding out for you.

Michael Cho

Posted On: 22 Nov 2016 04:04 am

Good luck Colin! Very eager to read about your progress every morning. Curious to know what you're eating daily to maintain the energy levels.

Greg Anderson

Posted On: 22 Nov 2016 03:59 am

Hope Day 1 was awesome and you're having the time of your life!

Laura Holmes

Posted On: 21 Nov 2016 05:17 pm

Colin- glad to hear the ankle is getting stronger each day! Love the fun Antarctica facts!

Hoa Tran

Posted On: 21 Nov 2016 03:52 pm

Connecting that electric blanket to an IoT sensor yet? I volunteer to monitor it for you from Command Central and manage the temperature perfect for you.

Beth Kaplan

Posted On: 21 Nov 2016 01:52 pm

Colin, this is amazing. Can't wait to hear more! We're all cheering you on !!

John Hibberd

Posted On: 21 Nov 2016 01:43 pm

We're all rooting for you. Always inspirational and look forward to hearing more about Antarctica. Be safe!

John Hibberd

Posted On: 21 Nov 2016 01:43 pm

We're all rooting for you. Always inspirational and look forward to hearing more about Antarctica. Be safe!

Blake Ross

Posted On: 21 Nov 2016 12:37 am

You're amazing, my love! Can't wait to hear more. Good luck for a great long run tomorrow! Love you so much!

Danny Slomoff

Posted On: 20 Nov 2016 05:15 pm

Colin, Love reading your blog. I'm sending you lot of warm and positive thoughts on your body, mind and soul leading you through a great human experiment. Love the Polar Bear description of multilayers of fir to absorb and hold heat. There must be a metaphor in there for a future story. :-) Go Colin, Danny

Nicky Poole

Posted On: 20 Nov 2016 04:33 am

Awesome mate! I'm here in NZ right now so I'll head outside to the beach, face South and scream good luck and a little prayer for you too. Listen carefully .... you'll get it. Nucky

John Caamano

Posted On: 20 Nov 2016 02:42 am

Keep it up Brother. Remember one foot in front of the other. Pain is temporary. Success is eternal. If it gets too cold, think of Hawaii in May.

Eleanor Nanka

Posted On: 19 Nov 2016 11:20 pm

Great story Colin. I can hardly wait for the next one.

17 November 2016 07:06 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Thank you all for the well wishes on the journey. I

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Eleanor Nanka

Posted On: 19 Nov 2016 10:55 pm

Great story. Can hardly wait until the next one comes out.

Christine I

Posted On: 17 Nov 2016 07:10 pm

Sounds like an amazing journey Colin, and this trip looks to be absolutely amazing! Did you manage to sneak in a camera !?! Glad you get a comfy bunk at the end of each day this year ;) It has been very interesting being able to support you through all the trips, albeit from a distance. Incredible stamina - I tip my hat to you Colin! All the best, Christine

17 November 2016 07:03 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I settled into Ushuaia yesterday after a long pony trail ride from Buenos Aires to Bariloche to El Calafate and finally USH!

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