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Atacama Crossing (2013) blog posts from Lisa Cox

06 March 2013 03:55 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

h4 Great Day I smoked it for me. I felt great happy healthy the whole way. I really needed a good day after yesterday. Yesterday was the hardiest day and mentally and physical torture but I survived. Today I loved it. Thanks to all. Paul I miss and Love you so much xoxo. LI

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paul cox

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 03:50 pm

Lisa so happy you conquered the Long March.....you are amazing Matt and i are cheering for you here to finish strong and come back home.......but take time to enjoy the moment and take it all in Love You Paul Matt & Bink

Lauren Cox

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 02:26 pm

You rock mom I love ya!!!!! Your doing so well I'm SOOO proud of you

Cindy Popajohn

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 03:20 am

Greeting from New York Lisa! Congrats on an incredible journey! Only a few,not I, can truly understand the physical and mental strength that you have. Unbelievable. As I always call you "Crazy Lady" but mean it with the utmost respect. You would be proud, George made me leave the high heels at home while playing in the city. We love you and are soooooo proud of you. You can say to Atacama what we always say to mile marker 5!!! Get ready Paul, Mama is heading home! Luv ya Cindy and George.

clark rabon

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 03:07 am

Congradulations on your achievements in the journey and race! It appears that the hardest is over...so as you would say...do your push-ups and we will see you next week. Your friends, Lois, Cynthia, and Clark

Suzanne Reid

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 02:17 am

Lisa you are AhMaZing girlfriend!! So blown away by all that you do! And ALways with a wonderful smile! Love ya!! We've got a lot of court room catching up to do! wink wink! ;) Stay strong!!

Bobby Brooks

Posted On: 08 Mar 2013 09:25 pm

Don't forget your lipstick! We couldn't be prouder of you. Way to go, Girlfriend! Love you, Bobby and Cathie

Julie Mallen

Posted On: 08 Mar 2013 03:28 pm

Lisa u r in the top ten of women competing! Woow!!! Keep going an finish strong. A job well done. Jules

julie mallen

Posted On: 08 Mar 2013 01:04 am

Hi Lig, you are doing so well, pick off a couple of other woman and you could come in top ten female competitors.. Yeah baby!!

Cindy Popajohn

Posted On: 08 Mar 2013 12:48 am

Way to go Sisita!!! You have got to stop doing these races! I am exhausted. You know I take every step with you. So glad to hear you are kicking bootie. I so want to get on a plane and meet you at the finish. Can't wait to get you home and so glad I have not heard Paw Paw! You are in your cool down. ha ha! George says hello and congrats!

julie mallen

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 11:42 pm

Great go Lisa! Happy to hear your mental attitude is so positive. Come home strong now! Love ya Julie

Derek/Jane Cooper

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 10:28 pm

Lisa, So happy that you have survived so far - even after the hard day of yesterday. We have been following your progress - well done and a big hug Jane and Derek (hotel in SP de Atacama)

Mel Gendrolis

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 08:59 pm

Hi Lisa!!! You're at it again! You're amazing!!!! Glad to read your having a better day today :) Lots of love being sent your way!!! ~mel :)

Matthew Cox

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 06:36 pm

MOMMA! words cannot describe how proud of you I am. Cannot wait till you get home! Kick some ass and finish strong!!!!

Shayne Stoik

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 01:12 pm

Way to go Lisa! I found stage 4 the hardest and nearly dropped out at the first checkpoint. Keep it up! Only one hard day to go!

paul cox

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 04:02 am

Just emailed you great job on stage 4. Salt flats had to be grueling for you. Almost there ha ha. LOVE YOU

05 March 2013 02:16 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 3..... WOW super hard.... Long hot and relatively flat but unbelieveble terrain salt flats sand mud sand dunes just on and on and blistering heat. Wicked.... I did not sleep good becau8semy nose has been blocked for days due to dirt flying around really bad. I finished but boy o boy I never done anything that hard in my life. Loove everyone. LISA

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Lauren Cox

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 02:22 pm

SO RPOUD OF YOU FIR WORKING HARD LOVE U

matthew cox

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 02:13 am

Mom I love and Miss you.....be strong and I can't wait to see you!!!!! Best Mom ever....very proud of you...stay strong

Audrey Robbins

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 01:32 am

Wow, you are bionic! I feel lame complaining about a 5 mile run. We miss you and can't wait to get you home and feed you "chocolate bars" and "sub sandwiches". Smooches.

David Fogleman

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 12:15 am

You go gurl! Sistah! Running like a ballerina!! So excited for you and happy you are doing so well! I cannot imagine the heat! My hauncheez are hurting thinking about what you are doing! We are taking you to wherever you want for a great dinner when you return! Love you! David

Cindy Popajohn

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 11:27 pm

Somewhere behind the athlete you have become, the hours of training, the people who motivate you, and the friends that cheer for you is a woman who fell in love with this sport and never looked back. Run for her. As you preach to me; relax, breathe and don't forget to enjoy very minute. So proud of you and miss you so much. Cindy

Rhonda Brostrom

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 09:58 pm

Carter and I are sitting comfortably at home but I would trade this day in to walk/run in your shoes. We all admire you so much! Keep going strong. I'll have a wonderful meal for you when you get back. Carter has watched your video interview over and over saying there's my friend! Mine too :) See ya soon! Rhonda

paul cox

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 02:22 am

Great job ......sounds like you had a tough day but hang tough. Think about being home soon and work thru it all. You know we Love you . Paul

04 March 2013 03:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 2 Wow had a great day. Love climb aftng but beautiful 3 hours of canyons and river crossngs Awesome I thought of Bobby he would love it Massi
ve climb hard spectacular views. I felt great healthy and happy 2 luls but thats to be expected. I want to thank eeryone for comments they really help and I love you all. Paul want you to listeen to Celine Dion song I am eerything I am is because you loe me. that song says it all. I am stronhg because you love me. I am so thankful for a healthy body and mind so faqr. I love it. My nose has been stuffed for 2 days but thank God I can breathe. Today was ery tough day many people haee trouble. I mss everyone.... Gendrolis family and Lauren Matt thankis for ipod OMG how helpful they are. I reallly tooki it easy yesterday was afraid of altitude 10.5. Today was 8000 ft emperature hit 130 today people suffering and bad blisters this stuff is brutal. Gotta go rest. Paul I can not wait to smell you when you kiss me. I love you so much. xoxoxox

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Audrey Robbins

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 01:29 am

Well, I can attest to the fact that Paul DOES smell good! ha! Good luck, Lisa!

Goldie Stetten

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 02:32 am

You sound amazing, is enthusiasm your middle name?

paul cox

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 02:18 am

Lisa 130 degrees is just crazy. I hope you know that. Everyone is asking for you. Love you and please be safe !!!!! Matt and I hit Mass tonight to pray you have a great safe and wonderful race......we are cheering for you. Love Paul, Matt, and Bink

Cindy Popajohn

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 09:23 pm

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm! That is what I love about you, your enthusiasm. I can hear you screaming all the way from that spectacular desert to here in Wilmington. "THIS IS GREAT". You sound strong and you look strong in your pictures. Almost there. You are the best. Luv ya, Cindy

03 March 2013 03:46 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 1. Finish yay. I felt healthy tried to take it easy. Elevation was 10,500 and we did 21.9miles. no sickness at all,hot and all kinds of terrain. They say it is easiest day. It is not cold at night like I was told which is a good thing. It gets windy around 5 and ends at 8 good breathing at night. Course is very loose dirt not good for breathing.i have good tentmates. I love everyone back home and miss you especially PAUL.

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julie mallen

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 03:10 am

Hi Sista, you look great! Keep up the good work. The terrain looks crazy! Hurry up and get this one over with and meet me in NYC for some fun!! love ya . Julie

Lauren Cox

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 02:14 am

SO GLAD IT'S GOING WELL!!!! I miss you so much an I love ya!!! Keep it up sista you rule!! Love Lauren

Paul Cox

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 12:44 am

Lisa we loved your video and pics! Matt and I have been following you on the webpage. The pictures of the River and sand dunes all look beautiful and I know you are happy trekking along. Love and Miss You. Paul

Cindy Popajohn

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 08:42 pm

So good to hear you are feeling great. You think you have it hard running 21 miles at 11,000 feet altitude? Try running 3 miles around the loop at Wrightsvilee Beach at 28 degrees in am:)))). That's hard:)). Just kidding. Keep it up. Luv Ya.

Audrey Robbins

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 07:33 pm

Good luck, Lisa!!! We miss you and our hauncheez miss you, too...they haven't been sore at all since you left! Take it easy becuase you're doing something that 99.9999% of the world will never even attempt. Love you.

Goldie Stetten

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 02:03 pm

Great to hear you are doing well. You go girl!

02 March 2013 04:44 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Arrived at camp so beautiful. I am so happy to be here. tentmates are nice. No altitude issues so far. Paul it was wonderful to speak to you today. love to all. tomorrow big day. I love Racing the Planet. LIsa

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15 February 2013 09:24 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I am finalizing things and getting really nervous and excited. I love Racing The Planet and know I will have a great experience. I hope elevation isn't too much of a problem . See ya soon

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Cindy Popajohn

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 02:40 am

Stage one is in the books!! Done. So proud of you. The pictures are absolutely beautiful. If it wasn't for George I would be right beside you! Keep strong and moving on. Luv Ya

Ann Boddie

Posted On: 03 Mar 2013 01:46 am

Hope all is well. Have a blast lisa. Good luck!! xo

clark rabon

Posted On: 02 Mar 2013 11:16 pm

Lisa, An old Irish Blessing for your journey, May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind always be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Your friends, Lois, Cynthia, and Clark.

Goldie Stetten

Posted On: 02 Mar 2013 02:46 pm

So exciting! I\'m praying for you! And thinking of you every day!

Riitta Hanninen

Posted On: 01 Mar 2013 03:22 am

Hi Lisa, you should receive my message in San Pedro and hopefully less nervous now. Take a deep breath, it's higher up but you will notice that it does not take a long time to get used to it. Just wanted to wish you good luck for the week ahead. Enjoy the gorgeous Atacama Desert and those starry nights at camp sites. I will follow you through the webcoverage from Hong Kong. Riitta (RacingThePlanet team) Ps. When you get back home, sign up for a local race. With all that altitude "training" you will kick a*s :)

John Gendrolis

Posted On: 27 Feb 2013 09:33 pm

Hi Lisa, We are all behind you. Will say a prayer for you tonight. Also...try to have a little fun! Love you! John and Ela

Megan Lay

Posted On: 19 Feb 2013 09:57 am

Hi Lisa Go tent 10 -looking forward to meeting you. Excited but mild panic as first race. See you in San Pedro in a week. Cheers Megan

27 January 2013 06:49 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I am getting my blog up and running. I am so excited to travel to Chile early to get acclimated.

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julie mallen

Posted On: 03 Mar 2013 09:56 pm

Hey lisa, i am thinking of you and we all wish you the best. You know you'll be great! Enjoy this race.. Best wishes and love, Julie Joe Christian Mary and Joey

Ann Boddie

Posted On: 03 Mar 2013 01:41 am

Good luck lisa. XXOO

andrea gendrolis

Posted On: 28 Feb 2013 01:27 am

hey girl, glad you got there safely. ricky made it to fiji and is enjoying it... love and wish you well!!!

Bill Gendrolis

Posted On: 27 Feb 2013 11:01 pm

The three of us are sending you love.

Bill Gendrolis

Posted On: 21 Feb 2013 07:23 pm

I know this is early but you have all our love and support. Ali says go get em auntie Lisa.

steve stewart

Posted On: 28 Jan 2013 01:24 pm

You will enjoy San Pedro. It's a great place to relax for a few days before the race.