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Atacama Crossing (2016) blog posts from Kevin Bass

05 October 2016 02:21 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Really tough day

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Kristina Bass

Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 04:16 am

Wow...you are amazing! You are almost at the end and get the tshirt. We are all cheering for the Unk!

Marlene Bass

Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 12:56 am

Hi, Kevin, Just want to drop you a brief note to tell you how relieved and happy we are that you finished the incredibly tough Stage 5. Congratulations. You are tough as nails. Best of luck tomorrow in the final stretch. Hope you are not hurting too badly. Keep your eyes on the prize - the finish line. What an achievement that will be. Good wishes and lots of love, your Mom.

Amy Stromgren

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 10:05 am

Sending you healing vibes to your feet!!!! You are a strong and amazing competitor!!! Keep fighting the fight!!! Can't wait to see and hear all about it when you get back!!!! Good luck and we will be thinking of you!!!!! ~The Stromgrens

Marlene Bass

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:58 am

Hi, Kevin. Happy for you that you finished another stage of this very challenging race. Dig deep, walk not run tomorrow. Don't worry about time, just keep your mind on the finish line. Stay strong. You can do it, Ironman! However, listen to your body and be safe. We all here wish the race updates were more frequent. Today only one this morning and one a few hours ago. Good luck tomorrow. Take care. You are getting close to the finish line. Love you, Mom

04 October 2016 11:50 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Good afternoon from Atacama

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Marlene Bass

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 01:02 am

Congratulations Kevin for finishing today's very tough race! Sorry to hear about your hydration problems as well as the destruction of your fine shoes and even finer toes! But happy to know you are smart to concentrate on finishing this grueling race instead of taking big risks for fast times. That's very smart and I applaud you. Half way there now. Take care and stay safe. Funny about the dogs running with the competitors today. Nice of you to share your water with one of them. Best wishes for tomorrow. Wish I could make your pain and soreness go away. Lots of love from Minnesota to you in Atacama land.

03 October 2016 12:27 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Beautiful morning...woke up at 5:15am, had breakfast, and got ready for the 8:00 race start.

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Marlene Bass

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 01:58 am

So happy to finally get some word that you completed the tough Stage 2 run. We have been on pins and needles. Still no results or final updates posted on the site. Congratulations on today's strong race. Stay strong and positive and safe. Wish you another good run tomorrow. You know how we are all supporting you and cheering for you. You've got this! Hope your blister is not too bad. You are so loved. Good night to you and David and Rob. So proud of you all.

Kristina Bass

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 01:30 am

Keep up the great pace! We are cheering for you!!

02 October 2016 05:28 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Good afternoon!

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Marlene Bass

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 04:28 pm

You did great on Stage 1! Hopefully, today you will feel like "the hammer" and nail it. Good wishes, good cheers, good luck. Be safe.

Amy Stromgren

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:36 pm

Good Job Kevin!!! Cheer from the Stromgren Clan. Keep up the hard work you are doing fantastic!!!! :)

Elise Brown

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 02:46 pm

Cheering you on from Wayzata! Great job at #27th after Stage 1 - keep it going!

Melissa Wieczorek

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 02:06 pm

Your results (#27th overall) don't make it look like you felt like the nail. Good Job on Stage one! Keep up the hard work.