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Atacama Crossing Blogs 2016
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PostsAtacama Crossing (2016) blog posts from Thanh Vu
07 October 2016 12:37 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago
The Long March never disappoints! Brutally challenging yet it
05 October 2016 02:11 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
There will hardly ever be enough words and footage to closely describe what people go through here but I will try after all of this is over.
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Mike Jansen
Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 12:07 am
Like a thriller... going awesome! keep pushing, it's close!!
David Greenfield
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 05:25 pm
Good sold running my dear, please stay strong and keep your efforts and focus on the finish of the day and alas the event itself. Push for yourself and Push for all you inspire, it will make you feel better. Super Pound, Go Go Go. DGG
Henry Shew
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 03:56 pm
Been following you on this! Good luck and don't let the altitude to deter you!
Victor Cheng
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 03:37 am
You are getting so close to be the first grand slammer from Southeast Asia, this is a huge thing. Respect. Can't wait to meet you again Thanh. Victor
04 October 2016 01:12 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
I think that little cry yesterday did me good. Someone said to me before I left
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Victor Cheng
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 03:32 am
The final stage is just there, keep going girl! so proud of you and can't wait to hear the stories. Victor
Huiling Loh
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 01:37 pm
You go girl! Remember why you started when you wanna give up! You can do it dear
Rich LeGallez
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:20 am
Keep Strong TV ,
The bigger your smile the lighter your feet ,
All the way to the end girl
RLG
David G Greenfield
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 02:39 am
We are all already very proud of you, that's not a worry, you have our respect. Continue with this positive attitude and continue to Push hard 5 times per day and you can gain admiration as well. Go Go Go
DGG
03 October 2016 12:25 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago
I have to keep it short again because I need time to rest. It was a really long day and I had some struggles out on the course (but what
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Michael Jansen
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 03:22 pm
Routine and fatigue. Routine just doing another race, stage, Atacama. Fatigue, from going through the same course again and the worn down body from a years worth of activity. Let it not just become another race on the way to the Grand Slam. Be out there because you love it, because you want it, because you feel it - enjoy the journey itself. And think about that when you arrive we are just going to get started with MesaStila... ;-) you will do awesome, hang in there!
Amy Nettleship
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:04 pm
Keep going T! You've done this before - which I think makes it even harder, because you know what's still to come. That said you also know that you can do it! Watching you and
Alli Sanders
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 01:00 pm
My hero!!!! Again,on the slight chance that I sound redundant, I''m so proud of you!! I can't believe it been a year since you started doing this cause it feels like you've been doing it for decades! You're such a pro and I'm so excited to be able to follow you on your journey- if it's not your footsteps... I'll follow you here! - I'm watching you ;))))) love you long time <3
Victor CHENG
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 08:12 am
Great work girl! I'm so jealous you are doing Atacama twice and It's tough but you are doing so good. I will keep following you! get some awards! Hugs, V
Thai Hedgehogchipmunkbear
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 04:58 am
Now is noon time at VN, 2AM in Copiapo' Atacama Chile.
Today will be sunny there as usual I suppose :) 14oC sunrise will be 7:15am sunset 7:41pm according to accuweather :)
This morning on facebook chi Tieu Phuong raise a challenge for anyone who wants to join Ultra Trail 100km at Mongolia (http://ms2s.dk/) which will take place on 02/Aug 2017. The result of VMM 2016 is so good thus definitely a plenty of runners will join that challenge, so next VMM will miss some tiger-cheetah champions :)
See. All of us are heading to you, miss you, and wait for you to wake up, prepare well and 5ting :)
Be strong and back to us end of the day, tell us whole story with smiles. (i wish not pain and tear today). I miss your smiles
Good luck for today.
With love from VN
David Greenfield
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 04:07 am
Results are up, OK, yes that was a long day for you. You have moved up to a single digit woman's placing (9th) Good job, and great job on controlling your emotions, please try your best to stay mentally strong, the hard time do not last forever, PUSH hard during the difficulties and it will end quickly.
New Game, do your absolute best to stay with Ann, and more importantly you MUST stay ahead of Rhianon, Kristine, and Elizabeth.
Don't forget 5 pushes a day, totally doable for you.
GO GO Go
Super proud of you.
DGG
Al Morgan
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 03:47 am
Great to see that you made it a second time.
You have been here before but now back even stronger than last.
Now it is time to play and play hard making sure to remember play if Fun.
Al Morgan
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 03:47 am
Great to see that you made it a second time.
You have been here before but now back even stronger than last.
Now it is time to play and play hard making sure to remember play if Fun.
Davis Greenfield
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:30 am
Congratulations day two is complete, good job. The results are not up yet, so no comments there. I would prefer to read it was a "hard day" or "wow what a challenge " as opposed to "it was a long day" I believe you get my point. Any who, please remember your physical strength is there to do this with grace. PUSH and you will be rewarded. Don't forget to swing your legs for warm up and recovery, I only say it because I do care very much. Go, Go, Go
DGG
02 October 2016 05:09 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
What a long day!
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Toan Hoang
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 09:17 pm
You are such an amazing character, very inspirational and proud of what you are doing. I am a triathlete and a marathoner myself, I have done many 1/2 marathons, 1 marathon, 2 triathlon and one Ironman 70.3 but with your dedication, devotion and endurance you are greater by far than anyone I known of.
I watched countless ultramarathon runner videos, I hardly found, saw any asian women like you beside a Japanese who completed the Montblanc 100 in 4th place 2015. My hats off to you, I wish you all the bests to your adventurous wisdom, keep your spirit up high and enjoy the race as much as you can. Continue feeding us stories from your exciting, inspirational adventure life. Cheers!!!
Linh Phan
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 01:21 pm
So amazing with your result, You can beat this desert this second time (and more in the future). the more difficulties it had the more archivement you get. Take care and enjoy your race.!
Elynn Kwok
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 01:00 pm
You're a superwoman and a huge inspiration to everyone!! I love reading your updates/following you on instagram. You're focused and driven, and you've trained so hard for this. you've got this - enjoy the race and keep at it!!
Amy Nettleship
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 12:49 pm
So proud of you Tangles - I know you can do this - even with a cold - whilst you're out there pushing please remember to enjoy yourself and look at the scenery - you're doing something so few people in the world get to experience so enjoy!! I'm watching you and rooting for you! X
romain d
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 11:47 am
good luck Thanh for your second atacama ! i remember the lanscape and atmosphere is amazing there ! you will do it !
have fun. GOGOGO
marie paule pierson
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 09:30 am
Go Thanh! You are doing great, I have 100% trust in your ability to smash this one in style!
Keep healthy, look after your body, give yourself mental congratulations and praise.. You are wonderful! Go for it! I am following you in this most amazing dazzling desert and wanting to be there again!
I hope Stage 2 went great, all the best and soak up all the beauty of the desert. So precious!
Have fun, and good luck!
Marie-Paule
Thai Hedgehogchipmunkbear
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 07:58 am
Ho Chi Minh City has been long rain today, started from 4AM early in the morning (chế Tiểu Phương complained ;p when she had done first HM after one week of VMM ). After last longest rains last week, where people were so unhappy to deal with, I do hope it will not come back this week. The run challenge 160km within 30 day hosted by Thang Nguyen started today, so many runners will fight in the rain of city hahaha.
Danang is still hot even first day of cold winter season hit the gate of the city. Asian Beach Sport Game also complete today after 10 days fighting. It is still quiet :)
Best of luck Phuong Thanh. We are looking forward to hear from you and your stories from the desert you bring back to us.
With love from VN.
Phuong Pk
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 02:26 am
Thanh, always remember take care yourself!!!! The most important thing is that your health!! Your goal is so close, keep your smile and be stronger and much beautiful!! Love you my sister!!!
David Greenfield
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 01:12 am
SUPER PROUD of you, great start, That was exactly the kind of report I like to read. Keep pushing and you will achieve your goal. Push harder and you will surpass your expectations.
Remember if the bad times come, they will not last forever, push through to that winning feeling of accomplishment and the ability to overcome.
You are stronger and faster than ever. Push, Push, Push.
DGG
01 October 2016 01:14 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
T-1
We are soon going through the race briefing. Everyone has already checked in with all the mandatory equipment. This afternoon, we will be moving to our first campsite by buses. Everyone is savouring that last nice coffee, last delicious bite, last shower before we
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28 September 2016 01:04 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
It's going to be interesting to see how good the doctors are in San Pedro here. I don't even know if there is any doctor here in town but I'm
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Merrily Manthey
Posted On: 30 Sep 2016 11:40 pm
I truly hope your visit with the local doctors has borne fruit and you are much, much better.
27 September 2016 10:15 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
It
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Sophie Clarke
Posted On: 09 Oct 2016 12:36 am
Merrily Manthey
Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 05:06 am