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Atacama Crossing (2016) blog posts from Robert Bennett

07 October 2016 12:35 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Well if you call out the devil out he is sure to pop.

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Kim Cermak

Posted On: 11 Oct 2016 02:18 am

Congratulations, Rob. What a journey you have been on since that ominous night in the Amazon. I salute your strength, your courage, your determination and your will to overcome. Here's to you!

Jim McGurrin

Posted On: 10 Oct 2016 01:43 pm

Rob, congratulations on pushing through the pain and finishing! A truly life changing accomplishment. You should be proud. Not many people could do what you've done. Cheers!

Carlos Ciruelos

Posted On: 10 Oct 2016 01:30 pm

You concentrated a life's worth of growth and change into 40 total hours of running. A true journey. Congratulations!

Scott Rubinacci

Posted On: 09 Oct 2016 10:51 pm

You are an inspiration to us all. You have had an incredible race / journey!

Bob Giordano

Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 09:10 pm

Rob what a stage. You really are an inspiration. Stay safe. Good luck, and finish strong!

Felicia Rivers

Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 08:12 am

Not everyone has the courage and fortitude to define themselves and their path. Outstanding valor. Sending you light and strength for this last part of this particular journey.

Judy Bennett

Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 02:01 am

I love you sweetie! Can't wait for you to come home!

Marlene Bass

Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 12:50 am

Rob, what an incredible comeback you have made since the first Brazil race! Wow. I'm in awe of your determination, willpower and the amazing race you have run so far. Sorry about your injuries. Do stay strong tomorrow and arrive at the finish line a proud finisher of yet another tough race. Congratulations on your super performance. Kevin's mom

04 October 2016 01:10 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

The door is opened wide and it is all coming through tell me do you see it to.

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Nick Alexandro

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 10:07 pm

Wow, I'm very impressed Rob! Punching holes in sand to pull yourself up feels just like Cross Platform :-) Keep it up!

Dave Walter

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 06:54 pm

Now is the time to Dig Deep! ... ''Shut Up Legs!'' - Jens Voigt

Greg Cholak

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 06:39 pm

Rock On! Persevere and power forward! The finish line is in sight!

Lauren Eslinger

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 06:33 pm

Good luck Rob!!! We are all cheering for you!! You are almost there!! You got this!! :)

Maryanne Kerrigan

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 11:59 am

Great Job Rob! Wishing you the best.

Tom McAndrew

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 10:36 am

Was finally reading what this whole race entails. All I can say is Wow! Much success

Felicia Rivers

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 01:51 am

Congratulations on crossing Stage 5! Hear us cheering you on? Woot!

Joe Petriga

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 11:48 pm

Awesome job! What an incredible display of strength, determination and a commitment to your craft! Keep going strong!

Scott Rubinacci

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 05:25 pm

Great job Rob! We are all rooting for you. Can't wait to hear about your adventures.

Carolyn Laroque

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 01:15 pm

I'm so impressed with your Rob! Your an inspiration to us all! My best wishes and prayers are with you during this incredible journey. Take care!

Logan Bennett

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 12:35 am

Dad you sound so cool

Emma Bennett

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 12:32 am

I love you dad u can do it. I can't believe someone so amazing is my own dad. Also I got a 100% on my math quiz!!

Trish March

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:47 pm

Rob, what an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing. Its incredible to think that you are doing something that most people would never imagine doing and seeing sights that few will see. May your pack be light, may the course go by swiftly, and may your spirits be high for this next part of your adventure. We are all cheering for you. Rock on!

James A Cuddihy

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 07:50 pm

Words cannot begin to convey how motivating your blog is, Rob! Glad to have cross paths with you and look forward to your next posting, sir! “I run because long after my footprints fade away, maybe I will have inspired a few to reject the easy path, hit the trails, put one foot in front of the other, and come to the same conclusion I did: I run because it always takes me where I want to go.” ― Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

Nancy Schenk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 07:37 pm

We are reading your blog daily! Thanks for taking us along with you. Good luck with the rest of the race!

Krystle Shaffer

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 07:36 pm

You are doing an incredible job!!! Just keep pushing and look forward to reading your future blogs! Stay strong and enjoy it.

darrin uhl

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 07:27 pm

You should be halfway done by now. Looking good so far in 24th place.. top 20%? Simply awesome. Just a few more stages/days to go.

Kim ONeill

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 07:19 pm

Amazing job and inspiring. And when you feel like giving up, just remember what Dory said... "just keep swimming, just keep swimming", or in your case, just keep running/walking.

Fe Rivers

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 06:44 pm

Ahhh - excited to find your blog! This is epic! Keep on keepin' on!

Jeanette Burns

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 03:31 pm

Rob - Congratulations on all you have accomplished so far. Take care of yourself especially your feet! Sending positive vibes your way.

Elaine Cave

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 03:27 pm

To quote our founder "Rely on the ordinary virtues that balanced human beings have relied on for centuries; common sense, thrift, realistic expectations, patience and perseverance." Stay the course!

Jim McGurrin

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 01:26 pm

Rob, what an incredible journey! I have really enjoyed learning about this "event" through you. Congratulations on what you've accomplished so far! It's truly amazing. You should be very proud. Stay focused and keep your eye on the prize....the finish line! Pain is temporary. Victory is forever.

Mike Hess

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 12:08 pm

Awesome stuff, Rob! Keep up the great work. Can't wait to hear the stories upon your finish and return.

Judy Bennett

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 09:41 am

Love you sweetie! You are amazing!

Marlene Bass

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 03:45 am

Rob, you are awesome! Stay strong and positive. Too bad about your poor feet. I am confident they will carry you all the way to the finish line. Best wishes for continued great runs. Congratulations on your super performance thus far. Kevin's Mom

03 October 2016 12:46 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

The tears that I

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Joel Chase

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 06:56 pm

Everyone is checking up on you. Hope you can feel the support. You are, without a doubt, very brave. Keep it up.....we're rooting for you!

Maryanne Schweidel

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 05:21 pm

The race looks incredibly hard but amazing too. Everyone is cheering you on!

Pam Talarico

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:18 pm

Everyone in RTS is cheering you on. Can you hear it? Everywhere I walk on the floor folks are checking the site and discussing your progress. Have fun and enjoy every moment of your adventure.

Carlos Ciruelos

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 01:32 pm

Positive energy coming your way. Everything you are feeling is an expression of life. That is a beautiful thing - keep going!

02 October 2016 05:23 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Incredible day today.

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Patti Maenpaa

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 12:20 pm

This is awesome!

Roxane DiRocco

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 12:53 pm

Press on!! You got this!!!

Emma Bennett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 10:22 pm

I miss you dad! Stay positive and remember that you're prepared and this is your big moment. You've already gotten to this point which makes you a true winner.

Logan Bennett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 10:17 pm

I miss you so much dad. I am so proud of you, you are really amazing. even getting this far blows me away. I love u dad and remember if you have to pee say donde esta el bano

Bob Giordano

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:05 pm

Rock on!!!

Judy Bennett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 01:25 pm

Woohoo! We love you big time. Just keep swimming:-) Or in this case, running/jogging/walking/crawling...

28 September 2016 01:00 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

What am I searching for?

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24 September 2016 07:42 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

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13 September 2016 11:52 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Finally got the blog set up and really looking forward to the race - incredibly close now.

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