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Meghan Tomczyk

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Atacama Crossing (2017) blog posts from Meghan Tomczyk

03 October 2017 12:24 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Day 3, what most call the hardest, is in the books!

Comments: Total (21) comments

Eric Spoldi

Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 02:14 pm

So I did not buy running shoes but I did eat some slammin falafel yesterday. Not surprised at how much ass you're kicking Meg, keep it up!

Michele Moffa

Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 12:57 pm

Writing to you on day 6.......GO MEG GO!!!!!

Yvonne Chu

Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 11:11 am

You are an absolute rock star! It's truly amazing and inspirational to see the results of all your hard work and dedication. Certainly the adventure of a lifetime!

Melissa Miller

Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 06:17 am

I sent you a message, but now realizing I can also comment on here. This all sounds unlike anything I wil ever hear about again. Seriously so proud of you. Keep going and think of all the fun stuff we can do when you return. You are amazing! Love you, girl!!

Ali Zimmerman (Babler)

Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 02:05 am

Meg! You are an inspiration! Always amazing and doing amazing things. Have a blast and oh what memories you are making.

Elayna Girardin

Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 01:55 am

You are a freaking rockstar! So amazing to hear how positive you are after enduring so much! Congrats and good luck the rest of the way!

Stacey Maya

Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 08:27 pm

WOW!! Meghan - you are superwoman! You trained incredibly hard for this and I hope you are enjoying each and every step (ok, most of the steps). When things get tough, just find that positive place that keeps you going. You are amazing and CANNOT WAIT to hear the stories in person! YOU ROCK! HAVE FUN! xoxoxoxo - Stacey

Mom and Dad Tomczyk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 07:13 pm

You are doing so amazing. I cannot believe this stage and its length - 45 miles. I get tired DRIVING 30 miles to Madison. We are supporting you and hope that you burn up that desert trail. Apple and Sophie are really supporting you also. Cannot wait for the results of this stage,

Elizabeth Snarr

Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 04:35 pm

Awesome job! Enjoy the experience! I'm so happy for you! (and a little jealous) ;-)

Eric Spoldi

Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 02:02 pm

Meg you are such an inspiration! I get winded from walking down the stairs. I am so inspired I am going to buy running shoes today. I don't think I'll actually run with them...but it's a good first step. Good luck on your remaining stages!

Matt Wesley

Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 11:24 am

Wow. Pretty amazing stuff! We are rooting you on on the east coast and couldn't be more proud! Only one more leg and you will be wineing and apparently eating polish food in no time! Be safe and enjoy it!

Matthew Imberman

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 09:13 pm

Holy shnikes you are kicking some ay-uss! Way to motor and stay strong. Hope you're taking LOTS of pictures. So so so proud of you! COACH

Christine Marquardt

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 07:42 pm

I'm so happy you made it with such a great attitude through Stage 3. I was reading about it, and they said it was one of the toughest days. You have an amazing attitude that will get you through the next couple days. I cannot wait until you can get back on Facebook messenger and tell Elisabeth and I all the amazing things that you have done. It's so cool that they take all these pictures to have as memories as well. I've been telling anyone I can about how amazing you are. Everyone says you are crazy, and I proudly agree. Love you! #teammeg #proudofmycrazysister

Michele Moffa

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 06:21 pm

Team Murica.....sounds like you have some vacations to plan!....LOL! Keep it up lady!!!!!! Will you bring me back the left over chicken fried rice....LOL!

Jeanette Oswald

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 04:40 pm

Thirty third for the first check point of the day?!? You smoking in the desert!! Looks like that blister isn't bothering you after all. Have the most amazing day! XOXO!

Christine Riccardi

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 02:14 pm

While i've never run over frozen broccoli i admire you to pieces!! Keep it up lady! we're all rooting for you here in our stagnant seats while you're having the time of your life in fresh air ;o)

Jon Brause

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 02:11 pm

Lordy Lordy look who is # 40! Okay so rankings really don't mean much in an experience like this...except it tells the world what an incredibly accomplished and strong person you are for taking on this challenge. Ah, the sand dunes. Judith and I hiked them in southern CO this summer and it was like quick sand. Be well and keep up the good work! Jon

Jeanette Oswald

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 02:06 pm

Congrats!! I'm in awe of what you are doing! Love that you are meeting so many great people and enjoying their company! Love seeing the pictures of you running side by side with various people as they also get to enjoy your wonderful company. I'm now inclined to get myself to Whole Foods, buy them out of frozen broccoli to see how that feels like...weird, Meghan! Weird!! Your dinner sounds delightful and hope you got that blister taken care of. Thank you so much for the updates!! Enjoy today and the salt flats. Man, what an adventure you are having! Enjoy. XOXO! And for the cheers: You got this! You can do it! Keep going!! Whoo!! You 're looking great (You really are! In all of the pictures, you're looking strong and fantastic and like you are having the time of your life.)

Elisabeth Tomczyk

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 01:06 pm

Another amazing day to read about :) Keep up the good work! Also, I'm totally reading about your amazingness while eating a slice of pumpkin kringle. Ha! Can't wait to hear more. Frank, Eric and I are cheering you on!

Mom and Dad Tomczyk

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 01:37 am

Great job, Meg...keep on trekking...do not worry about freeze-dried food...we are shipping to your hotel pierogi, kieshka, kielbasa and a hot bowl of czarnina. We check on you several times a day..you look great in the pictures. Looking forward to the results of Stage 3.

Chelsey McMinn

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 12:47 am

Meghan!! So glad to hear you're enjoying yourself and meeting new, fun people! Hopefully they have mole skin or something for that blister. Keep pushing yourself, and just think of how awesomely accomplished you'll feel when you cross that finish line!!

02 October 2017 01:12 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Hola Amigos!

Day 2 is in the books, and I finally have a chance to update you all!

Comments: Total (16) comments

Abby Baram

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 10:18 pm

Way to go Meghan!! This sounds amazing, but also quite the crazy experience haha!! I'm so proud of you and also hoping you can make me some freeze dried spaghetti when you get home haha...mmmm delicious!! That's so cool how you're meeting so many people from all over the world and sharing in this experience. Hope you're doing better with the altitude. Cheering you on from my office at work right now!! Wooo hoo you go girl! Xo

Dale DeBeers

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 12:20 am

Meghan glad to hear you are doing well and getting to see so many things and meeting wonderful people on this journey of a run. Keep going and finish what you started. Wrun You Waskly Wabbit Wun!

Dale DeBeers

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 12:20 am

Meghan glad to hear you are doing well and getting to see so many things and meeting wonderful people on this journey of a run. Keep going and finish what you started. Wrun You Waskly Wabbit Wun!

Dale DeBeers

Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 12:20 am

Meghan glad to hear you are doing well and getting to see so many things and meeting wonderful people on this journey of a run. Keep going and finish what you started. Wrun You Waskly Wabbit Wun!

Michael Bielik

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 09:23 pm

It's awesome that you are enjoying your adventure so far. Keep up those high and happy spirits and use the camaraderie to keep you there. I'm thoroughly enjoying following you on this journey and checking the website for updates and all the pictures to see if you pop up in them (like the pre-race picture where they showed you with a caption - "worried looks" -haha). It's fun doing this from the other side where I get an e-mail in the morning that your stage has started and then updates throughout my workday and all through the end of the day until your stage has finished. And during all this time, you're running through desert and canyons and river crossings and soon salt flats and more. What you're doing is amazing. Enjoy those freeze dried meals until you're sick of them the last day and can eat like a queen at a fast food place once you're back too civilization!

Julie Blaney

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 03:32 pm

Simply amazing! Your strength, mentally and physically is remarkable. Run well, Meghan. Cheering for you.

Lucille Spoldi

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 02:29 pm

WOW...you're amazing....great job Meghan!! I'll keep checking back for updates. Good luck and stay strong!!

Mom and dad Tomczyk

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 02:06 pm

Way to go Meg...showing pictures of you running to the nurses in the hospital. They respond by saying "Is everything all right with your daughter"? We are proud of you...you'rein the middle of the pack beating out a lot of people, You bob # is the year that we were married///perhaps a every good sign. Estamos listos haber una grande fiesta quando volves a Estados Unidos. Buena Suerte and mucho amor a nuestra hija!

Christine Marquardt

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 01:53 pm

WOOOHOOOO!!! Who knew that running 2.5 miles in high school cross country would eventually lead to this? I'm amazed by you! Looking at all those pictures almost makes me want to join you. Almost...;). Jimmy, Ratchet, and I are cheering you on. Just so proud of you!!!!

Judith Ackerman

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 01:39 pm

Meghan, Jon and I were talking about you over dinner and how far you've come. Who knew that you'd find yourself in the desert untertaking such a mind blowing feat? Well, we could only compare you to Scott Jurek. So there. You're our elite dear friend and running buddy. Doing amazing things, and inspiring us. Left foot, right foot. Can't wait to see you finish this thing. Sending you strength and cowbells from Denver. xoxo

Jeanette Oswald

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 01:28 pm

Whoo Hoo!! Way to go, Meghan!! Loved reading your update and how well it's going for you. Enjoy Stage 3 and best of luck with that sneaky altitude. It's got nothing over you, though. You're amazing!! Keep up the great work! XOXO!

Patti Patrissy

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 01:07 pm

Meghan you're amazing! xoxo <3

Michele Moffa

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 01:05 pm

Keep it up! This is what life is really about! What an amazing experience for you. Keep enjoying the "ride" stay motivated, strong and excited! XOXO!

Matt Wesley

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 11:46 am

Keep it up babe, you are doing great! The boys and I are rooting you on from NYC!

Denise Pinnow

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 10:06 am

What an amazing experience--and you are giving us a glimpse of what you are truly going through. You are so inspiring and I am looking forward to read about more of your adventure! Keep up the great work! Hugs to you.

Elisabeth Tomczyk

Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 09:40 am

Yay! Sounds amazing Meg. We're all so super proud of you! I'll be scouring the pictures next looking for glimpses of my amazing sister :) I keep telling everyone about your adventure and I can't wait for you to come back and tell me all about it. I'll go run my measly 3 miles now this morning while I think of you running 25 through the desert. Love you!