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PostsAtacama Crossing (2010) blog posts from Blair Turnbull
12 March 2010 06:27 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Dear Atacama Blog
It's 8.44pm, Gabriel is playing on the box, the sun has set over San Pedro de Atacama - and I feel absolutely spent, but thrilled to have finished the "Long March".
In true fashion, the 74km day is the penultimate stage. Today started at 7.30am for most, 8.30am for those in 5 - 20th position and 10.30am for the racing snakes.
I got away at 8.30am and first up was a continuation of the salt flats. Today they were pretty kind and I rattled off quite a few photos of the runners in a train. Touch wood Paula there will be at least one decent photo for the Turnbull scrapbook that Angus and Liam will find interesting.
The next 60km involved a ^%$#! big sand dune (more like a mountain), loads of "moon" graters and lots of salt crust. The paws held up well - no real blisters, unfortunately the Asics are shredded and my gaiters are in tatters.
I faced a few demons today, 10 hours huffing and puffing your way through the dessert as the thermometer hits 40 does that to you I guess. I pretty much emptied the tank at the 60km mark and ran on adrenaline for the final 15km. Recalling all the best wishes and emails helped enormously. However, I did ok and was second into the camp behind Ryan Sands (he really doesn't count as he is a supernatural athlete who wears a cape and saves the earth in his spare time), and placed 5th overall I think for today.
Not too bad for a 40 something wee lad from Invercargill. I wish you could see some of this terrain Dad, I know you would enjoy exploring it as much as I do. I look forward to swapping some photos and stories soon.
Tom did fantastically well today - a pillar of strength. Unfortunately Angus pulled out but he showed more courage that anyone I have ever met to get to this stage. All the lads in the Los Flamencos did well for that matter. To have such a great bunch of guys to swap stories and laugh with really makes these events so stupendous.
Tomorrow is our last day - a gentle jog down to San Pedro and a much welcomed shower and cold beverage. I feel a little sorry for our hotel - I look and smell pretty feral, although I don't think I'm alone.
A quick wildlife watch - basically none. I could have tripped over a Lama today and not noticed it. It was a tough day and I put everything into running as fast as I possibly could.
Time to polish off my last dinner in a plastic bag and a quick cup of tea.
Thanks again to everyone for their fantastic emails - I really can't say that enough.
Big hug and tickles to the boys Hon. Miss you enormously.
Blair
It's 8.44pm, Gabriel is playing on the box, the sun has set over San Pedro de Atacama - and I feel absolutely spent, but thrilled to have finished the "Long March".
In true fashion, the 74km day is the penultimate stage. Today started at 7.30am for most, 8.30am for those in 5 - 20th position and 10.30am for the racing snakes.
I got away at 8.30am and first up was a continuation of the salt flats. Today they were pretty kind and I rattled off quite a few photos of the runners in a train. Touch wood Paula there will be at least one decent photo for the Turnbull scrapbook that Angus and Liam will find interesting.
The next 60km involved a ^%$#! big sand dune (more like a mountain), loads of "moon" graters and lots of salt crust. The paws held up well - no real blisters, unfortunately the Asics are shredded and my gaiters are in tatters.
I faced a few demons today, 10 hours huffing and puffing your way through the dessert as the thermometer hits 40 does that to you I guess. I pretty much emptied the tank at the 60km mark and ran on adrenaline for the final 15km. Recalling all the best wishes and emails helped enormously. However, I did ok and was second into the camp behind Ryan Sands (he really doesn't count as he is a supernatural athlete who wears a cape and saves the earth in his spare time), and placed 5th overall I think for today.
Not too bad for a 40 something wee lad from Invercargill. I wish you could see some of this terrain Dad, I know you would enjoy exploring it as much as I do. I look forward to swapping some photos and stories soon.
Tom did fantastically well today - a pillar of strength. Unfortunately Angus pulled out but he showed more courage that anyone I have ever met to get to this stage. All the lads in the Los Flamencos did well for that matter. To have such a great bunch of guys to swap stories and laugh with really makes these events so stupendous.
Tomorrow is our last day - a gentle jog down to San Pedro and a much welcomed shower and cold beverage. I feel a little sorry for our hotel - I look and smell pretty feral, although I don't think I'm alone.
A quick wildlife watch - basically none. I could have tripped over a Lama today and not noticed it. It was a tough day and I put everything into running as fast as I possibly could.
Time to polish off my last dinner in a plastic bag and a quick cup of tea.
Thanks again to everyone for their fantastic emails - I really can't say that enough.
Big hug and tickles to the boys Hon. Miss you enormously.
Blair
11 March 2010 05:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
My dear Atacama Blog
It's 4.44pm on Thursday, jazz is playing on the box and it's HOT. Stage 4, the "Infamous salt flats" are literally at the doorstep of our camp site. They go for miles and miles and are framed by more volcanoes. NZ has nothing on Chile in terms of smoking cones - You would love this place Debs.
Today was certainly interesting. Yesterday I got some sand caught under my contact and by today, it had turned rather nasty. Dual vision is an interesting experience but not one to be combined with 40km of crusty, sandy, salty terrain. I literally tripped across the salt flats and I'm sitting here feeling rather lucky I still have my nose and hands in one piece. Much to the delight of the tent I have designed a patch for my eye for the "Long March" tomorrow. I look like a rather grubby pirate with tights on.
Atacama wildlife was pretty special today - aside from sheep, donkeys and lamas, I found a new furry friend. At the 10km mark, a rather manky but very friendly local dog joined us... and ran with us for the next 30km! Actually - he was pretty quick across the salt flats and clearly had some inside knowledge on the best tracks. Incidentally we named him Salty - not very original I know but the brain is pretty fried just now. Salty is currently slinking around the camp - probably liking his chances of scoring a slab of salami.
Once again thank you all so much for your emails of encouragement - it's hard to describe how much they mean. You have some great highs on these ultras but also the occasional low and recalling the emails give me huge inspiration.
On that note - good luck for Abu Daubi Matt. I expect another Thailand effort for the scrap book.
Give the boys a big tickle and hug from me Hon, miss you dearly.
Blair
PS - great result on your studies Chris... thrilled to read your doing well
It's 4.44pm on Thursday, jazz is playing on the box and it's HOT. Stage 4, the "Infamous salt flats" are literally at the doorstep of our camp site. They go for miles and miles and are framed by more volcanoes. NZ has nothing on Chile in terms of smoking cones - You would love this place Debs.
Today was certainly interesting. Yesterday I got some sand caught under my contact and by today, it had turned rather nasty. Dual vision is an interesting experience but not one to be combined with 40km of crusty, sandy, salty terrain. I literally tripped across the salt flats and I'm sitting here feeling rather lucky I still have my nose and hands in one piece. Much to the delight of the tent I have designed a patch for my eye for the "Long March" tomorrow. I look like a rather grubby pirate with tights on.
Atacama wildlife was pretty special today - aside from sheep, donkeys and lamas, I found a new furry friend. At the 10km mark, a rather manky but very friendly local dog joined us... and ran with us for the next 30km! Actually - he was pretty quick across the salt flats and clearly had some inside knowledge on the best tracks. Incidentally we named him Salty - not very original I know but the brain is pretty fried just now. Salty is currently slinking around the camp - probably liking his chances of scoring a slab of salami.
Once again thank you all so much for your emails of encouragement - it's hard to describe how much they mean. You have some great highs on these ultras but also the occasional low and recalling the emails give me huge inspiration.
On that note - good luck for Abu Daubi Matt. I expect another Thailand effort for the scrap book.
Give the boys a big tickle and hug from me Hon, miss you dearly.
Blair
PS - great result on your studies Chris... thrilled to read your doing well
Comments: Total (9) comments
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 11:58 pm
Hi there - so can't wait to get there and see it for myself - it looks just perfect!!! - Paula doesn't know it yet but I have decided we are going to do it in 2012 (more walking thought) - I will let her know sooner to the date. Well done you anyway - so glad that you are loving it - sorry have not commented sooner, today is the first day I have been up to looking at a computer screen. All the best - Luv Debs
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 01:15 pm
Blair, the most understated runner I have ever met. Seeing you bolt down from Shiptons Arch at lightening speedy with a big grin on yr face, made me realise yr a pretty unique guy. You make it all sound and look so easy too! even running with one eye! Hope salty keeps you company tomorrow - maybe he knows a short-cut! Have a great final run and look forward to seeing you in the top 10. Liz
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 10:28 am
Still not sure anyone believes that I have a brother running a ultra marathon. I insist that we are related and yes while he may be mad he is in a desert running for a week!!! Very impressed and proud of your efforts, best of luck for the big day tomorrow. We are all keeping tabs on your race, and sending our love.
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 09:35 am
hey , hope your running going good hope u get a good placing see you soon
love cassie :)
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 08:04 am
Fella. Have just tuned in. Been without internet access wild on the wild west! You are going great guns. Who said you wern't feeling as fit as the Gobi. Simply surpurb. You are a might crazy fool mind you!!!
Just finished the West Coast. Brilliant. But only 1/2 the pain you are going thru. Bod came thru well...but have a might tender seat!!! F'n cold the last day or so...nasty southerly. A head wind was all i needed. Enjoy the last 2 days fella.
Still can't believe you do this for fun!! How about a nice beach holiday next time!!!
Kev
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 07:26 am
Hey Blair - Awesome job - keep going - i know you will. Glad to hear you have found company on the runs - but how will you get Salty back through customs in Singapore!
The team here is all behind you. Push on, a Cold Tiger is waiting this end.......
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 07:19 am
Congratulations Blair!! Another fine effort - and you even found a running mate. Wonderful :) We are at present having squally showers passing over and the temperature has dropped to 'gas heater' level. Be careful with that eye. Will be thinking of you over the next 75kms. All the very best of luck. I hope an Irish wind is on your back. XX
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 06:09 am
Ahoy Me Hearty...Shiver me timbers your doing great (even as One Eyed Blair!!).
Sounds hot out there so keep swigging the grog and make sure you get the new pet vacinated before its trip back to Singers! BTW, coincidently you can get crisps called Salty Dog and their pretty good....albeit, salty....unsuprisingly.
Only 90 more Kms and you can collect you booty!
Yo Ho Ho!
frosty
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 04:33 am
Dear Blair - Another great effort and the country sounds amazing. Cannot say that it is high on the "to visit list" so take plenty of pics for me. It will make your father green with envy. Watch the eye carefully - I am sure the medicos will have some Cleareyes. We haVe our first definite signing for the bidding at auction - Now we need another and another and another!! A light dusting of snow on the Remarkables
Catch that Salty tomorrow
Take care and run like the wind we will be thinking of you all the way.
Love you . Mum and Dad
10 March 2010 06:07 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Dear Atacama blog
I'm writing this from The Atacamenos Trail campsite which is situated around 2,500m. On my left is the majestic Licancanbr Volcano at a daunting 5,400m (or so I'm told).To the right is the Atacama plateau, which literally sizzles during the day. The black eyed peas are playing and the mood is pretty relaxed.
Well, stage #3 was arguably the toughest 40km I have ever experienced. It started ok with 20km of salty,muddy, crusty stuff that tried to swallow your shoes and break your ankles... and then it got hard. The second 20km literally burned the shoes off my feet, that was after more of the muddy crusty stuff chewed through my gaiters. Just for good measure the last 5km included some monster sand hills. I ended the day absolutely fried, with 2kg of sand in my shoes and feeling absolutely knackered.
A quick wildlife check. A good day - one very cute little lizard and a grumpy Lama. As I approached the Lama I thought I heard it say "get a wriggle on would you", which startled me into taking a very LONG swig of water and dropping a few endurolytes in. I then looked around and saw Rowley behind me with a big smile on his face. Talking Lamas... things were grim.
Unfortunately we lost one of tent members this morning. Mark did himself proud but made the right decision and pulled out after blacking out 3 times on stage 2.
Once again - thank you for all the wonderful messages of encouragement. I certainly needed them today. Rapt to hear you have ventured down to Singapore Joe.
Hugs to the boys Hon.
Until tomorrow.
Blair
I'm writing this from The Atacamenos Trail campsite which is situated around 2,500m. On my left is the majestic Licancanbr Volcano at a daunting 5,400m (or so I'm told).To the right is the Atacama plateau, which literally sizzles during the day. The black eyed peas are playing and the mood is pretty relaxed.
Well, stage #3 was arguably the toughest 40km I have ever experienced. It started ok with 20km of salty,muddy, crusty stuff that tried to swallow your shoes and break your ankles... and then it got hard. The second 20km literally burned the shoes off my feet, that was after more of the muddy crusty stuff chewed through my gaiters. Just for good measure the last 5km included some monster sand hills. I ended the day absolutely fried, with 2kg of sand in my shoes and feeling absolutely knackered.
A quick wildlife check. A good day - one very cute little lizard and a grumpy Lama. As I approached the Lama I thought I heard it say "get a wriggle on would you", which startled me into taking a very LONG swig of water and dropping a few endurolytes in. I then looked around and saw Rowley behind me with a big smile on his face. Talking Lamas... things were grim.
Unfortunately we lost one of tent members this morning. Mark did himself proud but made the right decision and pulled out after blacking out 3 times on stage 2.
Once again - thank you for all the wonderful messages of encouragement. I certainly needed them today. Rapt to hear you have ventured down to Singapore Joe.
Hugs to the boys Hon.
Until tomorrow.
Blair
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Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 01:03 am
Now jo's in Singapore i've got time on my hands to write to this blog of yours! Each morning I eagerly log on to see how you guys are doing, I've got to say it is a fantastic effort. You are looking good for a top 10 finish which is just brilliant. Best of luck today for the big one, keep taking the water talking lama's are bad!
Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 02:10 pm
Sterling effort Mr, it sounds like hell but you are doing a great job keeping happy and providing an insight into your beautiful scenery, although talking Lamas probably not the best. Keep it up speedy.
Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 06:41 am
Hey BT - you must be the only person doing this race who actually keeps us suitably informed on the flora and fauna of Chile, and for that as well as your freakish fitness, the WBs salute you! Keep up the good work mate, only 2 days to go and then back to the least sandy and most humid city in the world! You'll be missing those salt flats soon enough I'm sure...
Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 05:32 am
Keep going BT, look forward to hearing all about it when back in Singers!
Sounds like a lot of hard/rewarding work to me :)
Take care, BvG
Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 03:38 am
Well done Blair!! What an amazing feat and hopefully the amazing feet and legs will remain trouble free. Enjoy reading your blogs. Good luck for the next stage. XX from Kukuta.
09 March 2010 06:29 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
My dear Atacama Blog
I'm sitting here writing this from The Slot Canyons camp site #2. Celion Dion is playing (one for you Matt) as I look over a beautiful salt lake directly in front of me and a vista of volcanoes to my left - simply stunning to be here, I feel very lucky.
Well today was a day of 2 halves - the first involved a tight slot canyon which we did a wonderful job of zigzagging our way down. Dad - all those years walking with you fishing up the Mavora paid off - I was quite at home dancing back and forth across the glacier river that we crossed 20 odd times. I know you would have loved it - certainly more than my toes which took 2 hours to thaw out.
At the end of the canyon we climbed up onto a fantastic canyon and had a 3-4km ridge run which was out of this world. I stopped and took a dozen or so photos. Paula - I tried to recall the briefing you gave me on the camera and only photographed my shoes twice - hopefully I snapped one decent shot off.
The second half was sand, rocks, sand and more sand. I felt quite traumatized by valleys of sand and It's quite possible I may never go to the beach again. Running in sand is truly terrible and something I hadn't really experienced until today. The other bonus of sand running is that it melts your shoes. A rather interesting experience at first which was replaced by alarm rather quickly.
Still day #2 and no blisters, the bod is ok, albeit a little sore.
Quick wildlife watch - zip. I have concluded animals can't eat rocks or sand.
The lads in the tent are great - Tom is looking strong and his "Casper long john" look is certainly one for the scrap book.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful words of encouragement. I really do recall every one during the day and it helps enormously when I'm feeling a little low.
Tomorrow we get our first taste of the infamous salt flats... it should be interesting. Maybe I'll see a fish.
Hugs to you and the boys Hon. Missing you enormously.
Blair
I'm sitting here writing this from The Slot Canyons camp site #2. Celion Dion is playing (one for you Matt) as I look over a beautiful salt lake directly in front of me and a vista of volcanoes to my left - simply stunning to be here, I feel very lucky.
Well today was a day of 2 halves - the first involved a tight slot canyon which we did a wonderful job of zigzagging our way down. Dad - all those years walking with you fishing up the Mavora paid off - I was quite at home dancing back and forth across the glacier river that we crossed 20 odd times. I know you would have loved it - certainly more than my toes which took 2 hours to thaw out.
At the end of the canyon we climbed up onto a fantastic canyon and had a 3-4km ridge run which was out of this world. I stopped and took a dozen or so photos. Paula - I tried to recall the briefing you gave me on the camera and only photographed my shoes twice - hopefully I snapped one decent shot off.
The second half was sand, rocks, sand and more sand. I felt quite traumatized by valleys of sand and It's quite possible I may never go to the beach again. Running in sand is truly terrible and something I hadn't really experienced until today. The other bonus of sand running is that it melts your shoes. A rather interesting experience at first which was replaced by alarm rather quickly.
Still day #2 and no blisters, the bod is ok, albeit a little sore.
Quick wildlife watch - zip. I have concluded animals can't eat rocks or sand.
The lads in the tent are great - Tom is looking strong and his "Casper long john" look is certainly one for the scrap book.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful words of encouragement. I really do recall every one during the day and it helps enormously when I'm feeling a little low.
Tomorrow we get our first taste of the infamous salt flats... it should be interesting. Maybe I'll see a fish.
Hugs to you and the boys Hon. Missing you enormously.
Blair
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Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 11:10 pm
Well done Blair - I admire you - this takes huge dedication and strength - Paula great support by you and the boys as well. All the very best and we will think of you daily and hope no blisters, insect bites etc in the days ahead of you until the finish.
Regards
Kay & Douglas
Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 09:42 pm
As you know Blair, I've always thought you were a little mad for being able to run like you do - but still, am in awe that you can!! :) It sounds incredible over there - though I think I would be melting along with the rubbish bins!! haha. Try and get a few snaps of the volcanics - Deb will appreciate checking those out I'd say. Ooh guess what - I got 80% in my Physics paper... so am currently pretty stoked with myself! :) But that is about the most exciting thing going on in Palmerston North!
Love the pic of you and the boys - cripes they're growing fast!! All the best for the run - let's hope you can make it through a few more days without any blisters!!
Take care, love Chris.
Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 11:51 am
Blair,
Seems like the lack of training has once again inhibited your ability to perform! I had a tough night out with brokers last night too - so i know what you are going through. Keep up the good work.
Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 09:40 am
Great second day Blair. Well done! About to check out the pictures from today. Good luck for the next stage. XX from us here at Kukuta.
Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 09:21 am
Still looking strong Blair and glad to hear you have time to take some photos en route. Enjoy the scenery. Say hi to Ash (no. 92) from "Red" - met him in Namibia. Love following you so keep up the good work!! Jo
Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 08:42 am
BT, I think you head into sand shoe eating salt territory tomorrow. You may have to take up barefoot running a bit earlier than planned! Remember to befriend the beast - give him a big hug from me while you're there. We head to Abu Dhabi tomorrow, so might be my last chance to write but hopefully not. Good luck and I hope a couple of lamas turn up tomorrow to break up your day.
Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 03:38 am
Dear Blair
Amazing results and 2 days to be proud of. We are glued to the computer and have found great pics of you and Tom. Your father keeps saying "if only' - he would so love to be in your support camp. We are keeoing in touch with Paula - exciting news is always better when shared. The results and reports are perfect timing for us. Run safely, love Mum
09 March 2010 05:38 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Dear Atacama Blog
I'm writing this from our first campsite aptly name Rio Grande (circa 2,500m). It is quite a surreal landscape - 360 degree views of volcanoes, magnificent canyons 2,000 feet high and not a single tree in sight. Given it hasn't rained in a thousand years that's not too surprising.
Well, the run today went ok, we started around 8am and had a great trot down through a narrow valley which then opened up into a rock garden valley 70km across.
The cybernet manager just told me the plastic rubbish bins around the campsite are melting. I should say - it's hot here - damn hot.
All the lads in the tent did well today and no major body parts were left on the course - a good sign.
Wildlife check - not flash to be honest - unless you can eat rocks there's not much to chomp on out here.
Other highlights of the day. Apparently my nipple plasters were quite the thing - I had two photographers taking close ups. Clearly a touch of jealousy.
Tomorrow we head for the "slot canyons" which evidently have water, very cold water which should be a welcomed relief.
THANKS everyone for all the emails and messages of support - it really does mean a lot. Thrilled to hear Liam and Angus had a great day Hon. Missing my family.
Blair
I'm writing this from our first campsite aptly name Rio Grande (circa 2,500m). It is quite a surreal landscape - 360 degree views of volcanoes, magnificent canyons 2,000 feet high and not a single tree in sight. Given it hasn't rained in a thousand years that's not too surprising.
Well, the run today went ok, we started around 8am and had a great trot down through a narrow valley which then opened up into a rock garden valley 70km across.
The cybernet manager just told me the plastic rubbish bins around the campsite are melting. I should say - it's hot here - damn hot.
All the lads in the tent did well today and no major body parts were left on the course - a good sign.
Wildlife check - not flash to be honest - unless you can eat rocks there's not much to chomp on out here.
Other highlights of the day. Apparently my nipple plasters were quite the thing - I had two photographers taking close ups. Clearly a touch of jealousy.
Tomorrow we head for the "slot canyons" which evidently have water, very cold water which should be a welcomed relief.
THANKS everyone for all the emails and messages of support - it really does mean a lot. Thrilled to hear Liam and Angus had a great day Hon. Missing my family.
Blair
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07 March 2010 06:43 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Dear Atacama Blog
I arrived safely in San Pedro de Atacama 2 days ago in what was a relatively uneventful trip (thanks Felicia and Paula).
I then had 2 pretty relaxing days drinking coffee and packing/repacking my kit. 8 times later and I had lost a full 113g - hardly a game breaker.
I am now writing this from our first campsite. A stunning valley with steep cliffs on all sides, at an alarming 3,200m. The tents are all up - the kit is now everywhere and its time to waddle.
I should add - the Wildlife report read very well today - 9 Lamas and a couple of strange Australians in San Pedro. Things are looking up.
Better fly and rip open my first plastic bag meal - spag and meatballs.
Hug the boys for me Hon.
BT
I arrived safely in San Pedro de Atacama 2 days ago in what was a relatively uneventful trip (thanks Felicia and Paula).
I then had 2 pretty relaxing days drinking coffee and packing/repacking my kit. 8 times later and I had lost a full 113g - hardly a game breaker.
I am now writing this from our first campsite. A stunning valley with steep cliffs on all sides, at an alarming 3,200m. The tents are all up - the kit is now everywhere and its time to waddle.
I should add - the Wildlife report read very well today - 9 Lamas and a couple of strange Australians in San Pedro. Things are looking up.
Better fly and rip open my first plastic bag meal - spag and meatballs.
Hug the boys for me Hon.
BT
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Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 05:52 am
Well done on Stage one. Hope you have your gumboots ready for tomorrow !! Looking forward to reading your of progress. Enjoy and take care. :)
Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 04:22 am
Great first day Balir - keep it up!
Posted On: 08 Mar 2010 01:48 pm
Hey big fella - searched for you in the 30-39 age group - didn't realise you had crossed the line with the best of us!
Have fun - sounds interesting - hope there are no after-shocks where you are. Will be easier to negotiate if the ground stays still.
Will keeps tabs and follow your progress
Lynne and her men in Honkers xo
Posted On: 08 Mar 2010 07:03 am
finally an update on your blog! so pleased to know your flights there were with little fuss.
Have a good race & looking forward to more updates!
Cheers,
felicia :)
21 February 2010 06:00 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
hmm... I don't appear to have learnt much since Gobi, certainly not from a logistics viewpoint.
If it wasn't for my wonderful wife I would have been arriving in Chile just as the race finished.
I spent the weekend scurrying around pulling my pack together. Angus had a great game playing in my sleeping bag - although I think I lost half the feathers as a result, and Liam gave my running light a good test by running over it with his scooter. I have a longer "to do" list than actually completed but, I still have a week!
See you all soon
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Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 03:30 am
Brilliant result and we shared our delight with our 6 guests at breakfast. Hearty congrats from them all. Hope you are getting some quality rest and sleep. Tomorrows stage sounds wet and uncomfortable - take care.
Regards to Tom
Love you heaps
Mum
Posted On: 05 Mar 2010 11:32 am
Good luck mate, look forward to catching up on the daily banter between yourself and big T
Posted On: 05 Mar 2010 02:33 am
Blair, I am sure you will be great - all the best - can't wait for the updates!
Jo
Posted On: 03 Mar 2010 12:45 am
Alright BT, always good to hear about your meticulous preparation! Travel safe and keep a watchful eye on Big T - for safety reasons of course, not for competitive ones! Go big!
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