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PostsAtacama Crossing (2017) blog posts from Heather Jablonowski
06 October 2017 01:34 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
The Long March is done! What an amazing day with a killer sand dune, up up up!
04 October 2017 02:22 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
And I thought yesterday was tough?! Today basically sucked. I
Comments: Total (14) comments
Susie Richardson
Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 05:50 am
Oh Heather! Sending you all the positive, stomach-easing vibes that I can!! You are an absolute rock star and inspiration!! Only you could and would keep on going!! I know you will only get stronger as you go!! Sending you all my love!!! Go Go Go!!
Karen Roberge
Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 02:44 am
You will rock tomorrow's challenge, remember all of our trivia questions! good luck
Sarah Hodgson
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 04:56 pm
Sending TONS of vomit-free vibes your way, Heather!
Keep up the stubborn-ness - you are frigging AMAZING.
Go, go, go! You got this. No question.
Gregg Lee
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 01:22 pm
Ah... I just saw this now! I have been sending messages through the mail system.
This is awesome we get know how you are! The food thing sucks! I couldn't do what you are doing now. I admire your determination and stubbornness (at least this time)!
I am hoping your food stays down and just know that the hunters are going through the same challenges you are!
The challenge is enough but we all know how much like to win! Give them hell Jabs!
Isabelle Shortt
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 01:21 pm
Bisous from the Shortts. Can't wait to hear all about it. Still got weather in HK.... thinking of you.
Liz D
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 11:45 am
Well, that's gross. I'm sorry to hear about the vomit- here you were worried about the chaffing and then you had to go start puking on top of it. And you still kept going. Because you are the baddest ass in town, my friend. Peeling skin and starvation can't keep you down. I haven't a faint clue how you keep doing what you do but I am so pumped for you to keep doing it. Love you sweets- chin up, poles down- you GOT this!!!! Keep going. P.S. In your honor, I will not eat a grilled cheese sandwich until you've crossed the finish line. Hey- it's the least I can do ;)
Monica Jacobs
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 11:45 am
Wait!! Only part of my comment posted.
It may be a long shot but there’s an acupressure point for nausea: in the middle of the inner forearm, 2 1/2 finger widths below the wrist crease.
I hope you found some relief today! You’re amazing.
Monica Jacobs
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 11:35 am
Oh Stem... I’m sorry you’re feeling so rotten, but you still have this race!
Kelly Throne
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 10:36 am
Ugh, I've been there...literally :-(. I know you can do this (actually by the time you get this it will be DONE), even without the click click click of your poles to follow!! Wish I was there to repay the favor but know I'm there in spirit. Hope you got and kept stuff down, and better yet made it to camp in time for a full rest day. Love the stubborn comment, I'll never look at William the same again.
Eileen J
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 10:34 am
I promise to make you all the GF grilled cheeses you can eat when you come back!!!
Melissa Kinsinger
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 10:18 am
One of the (many) reasons why you're so awesome is because you're stubborn. Ah... dedicated? Determined? Unshakable? Persistent?
However you call it, YOU GOT THIS.
You're amazing.
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 03:40 am
My sweet girl... you keep that tenacity, and I so hope that tomorrow is a much better feel good day. I'm so sorry that you had sickness today. I think you need a giggle so here goes. I've been keeping granny posted and tonight, after reading of what your day tomorrow will involve, I said "granny, just take a guess on how many km Heather will race tomorrow, and think big". After a very looong pause, granny said in all ernesty... 14 km!!!!! Ahahahaha don't we just love granny!! And she can't wait to write her own personal message to you on Friday!
You're rocking this sweetheart, just as you're sure to rock tomorrow. You are the strongest girl I know, I am so very very proud!
All your friends and family (and that's a very big circle) are behind you. Brian sends his love and support. Right now working too many hours to send a personal note, so asked me to pass this along.
Love you tons and more. Xxxxoxxooooo
Ky Jablonowski
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 02:33 am
GO BABY GO!!!!
I'm so proud of you! You're doing amazing!
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Patricia Thomson
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 02:29 am
Love you Heather! One word ....hydrate!
03 October 2017 12:01 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago
Day 3 was t-o-u-g-h!! Holy moly. Here
Comments: Total (14) comments
Liz D
Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 12:06 pm
Salt?! Pft! You eat salt for breakfast! Ha-one time that strange line actually works. Hope the March was tremendous today. Who cares what place you're in or wether you're hunting or hunted...you're still moving forward and that's what counts. You have the inner strength of a thousand lions, tap in and tune out. And Go Stem Go!!!!
Kelly Throne
Posted On: 05 Oct 2017 01:12 am
Keep it up, dig in for the salt flats, you've sooooo got this!!
Hope your awesome (but not as awesome as Ecuador ;-) tentmates are also quiet sleepers! How's the tummy?
We were spelling 'crash' yesterday and I was corrected: H is for Heather, not horse.
Waiting for the next awesome update.
XOXOXO
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 06:25 pm
I’ve always loved your use of “awesome”. And that is precisely what you are, my sweet girl... but for this race, going to change that to my .. tough girl. Interested to hear of your run on the salt flats part. Can’t wait to check on your blog tonight. Love you this much. xoxo
Jon Field
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 01:56 pm
Purple Gaiters - styling in the desert.. :) Keep Kicking Ass HJ
Melissa Kinsinger
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 10:49 am
Oh, Coach! xx
All the feelings over here! Love your poetry - you have such a way with words. Shall I give you some math problems?? ;)
You're K-I-L-L-I-N-G it.
Tough runs don't last. Tough people do.
Keep going! xx
Ky Jablonowski
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 10:42 am
GO BABY GO!!!!
I love you so much, your awesomtude is amazing, so glad the gators are working!!!
Tom Ng
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 09:30 am
Way to go Heather!!! What an achievement!!
Julie Devine
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 08:19 am
Great going, Heather! Keep up that awesomeness....
Andrea Nowosad
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 06:53 am
Heather I am following you all the way. Not physically of course, I could never do that!! You are rocking it and I am thrilled for you.
Monica Jacobs
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 06:17 am
❤️
Pat Thomson
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 05:46 am
Very proud of you! I can see that it is not an easy terrain but I have faith in you. You are amazing and will persevere.
Paul Taylor
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 05:22 am
How good was Day 3!! Best day ever, except Day 4 and the salt flats. and 3rd place, amazing effort indeed.. just don't beat my time or else i'll have to go back for more. But really, great job Heather, keep it up and say hello to Ash if you see him... Actually say hello to him as you pass him tomorrow - he'd like that!
Shall keep checking your progress, and enjoy!
Karen R
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 03:58 am
Hey Stem, keep up the amazing work. The greyhounds and I are signed up for the Halloween howl 5k....you have given us some inspiration!
Sarah Hodgson
Posted On: 04 Oct 2017 03:50 am
Keep going, Heather! Hope you are sleeping well in between sand-filled days!
Sending lots of cheers and '加油‘s to you!
S xx
02 October 2017 12:51 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago
Day 2 is done and dusted! I won
Comments: Total (12) comments
Charmaine Luk
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 10:35 pm
This is soooo badass!! Keep on killing it, Mrs. J!! I hope I'll get to hear more about it when I come back and visit!!
Liz D
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 08:21 pm
Yeah you!!!! I had visions of you joyously running down the dunes with a great big smile on your face! Unicorns were dancing around you and the sky was a lovely shade of pink. I guess maybe that's not exactly how it went but it does sound like you had a great day! Keep being your awesome self! Go Stem go!!! Xo
Sarah Hodgson
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 02:17 pm
Go, go, go, Wonderwoman!
Laurie Stone
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 02:09 pm
You are so awesome Heather! Stay warm, stay strong. Big hugs from Thailand.
Laurie & Jon
Bede Chan
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 11:53 am
Go Go Go Heather! "Add Oil"! We are so proud of you! Because of you, I start my long run again today!
Kelly Throne
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 11:31 am
Just keep running, just keep running....and eating... and sleeping!!
Well done on the pack weight, you're doing the gear planning next time.
Glad you've still got your enthusiasm, which will serve you better than anything else right now ;-)
Dunes......ugh...and why do you do the super windy races without me? Thank you!!!
Hotel kids pool amazeballs, have lost track of William several times when he's found pack of boys to run with. Definitely my kind of vacation. He was singing your name the other day so he must be thinking of you too.
Stay strong
Hugs from Hua Hin
Colleen Williams
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 10:35 am
Go Heather, go! You're amazing! I'm literally laying on my bed as I write this - I feel so lazy!! I hope the wind
Mona Amrithraj
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 07:47 am
What a wonderful opportunity for such a spirited friend! Enjoy every second of it Heather!!! Wishing you all the best and sending loads of good wishes for speed, quick recovery, restful sleep and a fabulous experience!
Monica Jacobs
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 06:24 am
Way to go, Heath. I (stalker) liked your race on FB. My newsfeed is otherwise full of ugly right now, so it’s wonderful to see the race updates.
Hope this evening is better than last! Have a great run tomorrow.
Rebecca Ryder
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 05:37 am
Wow Heather! You are a rockstar! Congrats on this amazing experience & adventure. As the Chinese saying goes, "add oil!" -you can do it!
Emma Cassidy
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 03:44 am
Hey Heather ! Looks like you're going great guns! Keep it up!!
I'm currently on the sofa in our new home and Mosi is outside gardening :) we've completely adapted to life in the burbs!
Frank sends kisses and says he's very proud of you. ;)
X x x x
Melissa Kinsinger
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 01:33 am
Woot woot, Coach!!! YESSSSS to great days! I can practically hear you "squee"ing even from all the way over here!
If we're gonna compare long runs, I think you win ;) But I made it out for a good long run yesterday. Felt amazing, even after a big night out Saturday!! Hahah!
Also....managed two successful snot rockets! First time ever. Well, first successful time ever.
Sleep well, Coach. Onwards and upwards - you got this! xx
01 October 2017 09:00 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
Hello everyone! We are at Camp 1 and it
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Mindy Hupman
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 11:41 pm
Stem, you are amazing me, keep it going strong. So are you on a holiday break? You crazy girl, didn't anyone tell you that you should take a break when on vacation? Please don't tell me you will be teaching a couple days after this race?
Remember rugby game days our last year? Fire starter! I remember us going over the bridge singing our hearts out before that Nova Scotia final. Dig deep girl. That day I looked across the field and I had to play against the biggest scariest wing ever. I decided I may just die winning that day. You got that Acadia undefeated rugby blood in you. Dig deep and run like hell. Xo
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 07:05 pm
Hey my sweet girl... can hardly wait to read of day 3! You're the best! You rock!! You rule!!! Your spirit and enthusiasm are always out there in front. Having tea (wish you were here!) and thinking of you lots. Picking granny up on Thursday, and will certainly be reading her your blogs and comments in the evening. I'll direct her on sending you a note.... she'll love that!
Okay, my girl, keep running like the wind, you so have this covered!! Love you enormously. xxoo
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 12:01 am
A little reminder to all who post here for Heather to read...
Eventhough posted on Facebook (Heather won't be looking at Facebook throughout her race),
please do not talk of her placement in the daily runs. She likes to be surprised after the race is complete.
Thank you all!
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 11:51 pm
Hi sweet girl. Stay warm, (we woke up to snow this morning :( and Anucci is shivering even with his winter coat on... poor wee guy. Didn't fancy staying long at the lake). I feel that I'm running along side with you. Can you hear the mindless chatter?!!
Monica Jacobs
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 07:42 pm
Hey, crazy lady! Way to go!! I'm following and cheering you on from afar. You've got this!
Dawn-Lea Greer
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 05:42 pm
You rock Heather! Stay warm, can't wait to hear more about your adventure!
Deb Pih
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 04:21 pm
Go coach!!!
Tina Leggett
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 04:20 pm
Wow Heather - you are doing so well !!!
I'm loving following your progress from Austria.
Keep going!
Sarah Hodgson
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 04:09 pm
Rooting for you, Heather, here in Tanzania!
Hope you get a good night's sleep.
Just saw on Facebook that you came in third - WOWZERS!
Go, get 'em!
Kumail Khan
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 03:47 pm
Ms. J you are such an inspiration! I don't know many others who would even dream to do this! Wish you the best!
Naomi Ngai
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 02:48 pm
Saw you finished 3rd, keep going - good luck XX
Jon Field
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 02:24 pm
Much Love from Phuket Heather, Jon & Laurie
Nicole Ifi
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 02:18 pm
You make the knitting club cool, Heather! Keep trucking! (from one Alberta girl to another).
Ellen Manson
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 01:58 pm
Go girl! Following you from Angola.
You got this!
Ellen & Dylan
Mary Kelly
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 01:39 pm
I love that you do these races. In honour of this one I will look up some desert animals on YouTube to show the toddler. Lol. Seriously though, enjoy and stay golden. :)
Lisa Kipfer
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 01:30 pm
Keep it up! You are such an inspiration:)
Michael Ling
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 01:29 pm
One title for you: “Wonderman”. Awesome job!
Amu Koo
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 01:18 pm
Go, coach! Keep on running! And I'll keep on padding:P
Ky Jablonowski
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 11:13 am
Stay warm out there! You're going to be awesome! Really glad you've cool teammates.
The cats are well and so am I
As always
GO BABY GO
I LOVE YOU
Melissa Kinsinger
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 09:40 am
You don't have much to say!?! ;)
Hope you slept well and are ready for Day 1. Such a light bag! My bag for school - with all my marking and other nonsense - probably weighs more. I'm excited for you, Coach.
Have fun today!
xx
24 August 2017 03:07 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Ok,
Comments: Total (19) comments
Liz D
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 04:06 pm
You did it!!!!!! Despite all injuries- you DID IT!!!! Huge round of applause for you- you are a warrior! Xoxox
Jo Jones
Posted On: 06 Oct 2017 02:03 am
Hey there. You are the most stubborn person I know. And a gluten free pho dish will be ready for you to inhale when you get back. X.
Summie Tam
Posted On: 03 Oct 2017 07:49 am
Awesome work Heather! I am living vicariously through your amazing achievements. Keep it up!
Shannon Garland
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 06:23 pm
Keep kicking ass my friend!!!
Liz D
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 11:52 am
So I think it's day 3 now? Whichever day it is YOU MADE IT!!!!!! Your dad posted a great pic of you standing with your purple jacket on. It was like I was right there at basecamp with you. (putting gas in the car to drive beside you of course, not actually running). Also, remember what Walter Elliot said, "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." I don't know if he was crazy enough to run across desserts but he has an excellent point and if you're reading this then you clearly made it through the next stage because you are amazing!!! Rest well and kick tomorrow's ass xoxox
Pat Thomson
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 08:47 am
One day down! Keep your head up and make sure you take in the view!
Big hugs (and we know I don't give those out easily)
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 04:35 am
Whoohoo!! Day 1 done, my amazing girl! You consumed my thoughts today, as you will every day of your new challenge. Have a great GREAT run tomorrow, and I'll be back here then! Sweet dreams. Love you tons. xx
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 04:16 am
Hey my sweet girl. Thoughts of you all day. You will always astound me with your spirit and dare I say tenacity with the challenge of each race you take on. I bet your smile was big at the end of this day. Have a great run tomorrow. Love you tons. xx
Susie Richardson
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 03:00 am
Hareka Hareka!!!
Jambo, jambo Bwana
Habari gani
Mzuri sana
Wageni, mwakaribishwa
Kilimanjaro, hakuna matata
Just for you to have a new song stuck in your head!!
Go get 'em friend! I hope your first day went well!!
Dan Draper
Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 02:36 am
Well your technically challenged old daddy had the usual hard time getting on the site but finally made it. Hope today was a good run and tomorrow brings more. We are following your progress here in the East. Go get em Honey love you xo
Liz D
Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 07:20 pm
Day 2!!!! I hope the wind was at your back today. You're amazing and tough and resilient. You got this!!! I'm proud of ya friend. Rest well and keep going forward xoxo
Karen Roberge
Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 06:35 pm
Hey Stem, good luck today, cant wait to hear all about your first day adventure!
Susie Richardson
Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 06:54 am
Go Heather Go!! I'm thinking of you in Hong Kong and know you are CRUSHING it!! Just think--at least you are not half-frozen on top of a windy-volcano! You are my hero!!! Go Go Go!!
Ky Jablonowski
Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 04:04 am
GO BABY GO!!!!!
I Love You So Much!!!
You're such a superstar and I'm so proud of you
Dawn-Lea Greer
Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 12:36 am
Heather you are so incredibly brave! I will be emailing you tonight! Go big chief "Tepee" or is it "Wigwam"? Loves yah, you courageous woman!
Dlg
Liz David
Posted On: 30 Sep 2017 08:16 pm
And you're off!!! Go Stem Go!!! I hope today was reasonable. maybe even great?!?! You're a superhero! Rest well friend and if you stay awake long enough, don't forget to look at the stars xoxooxx
Sarah H
Posted On: 30 Sep 2017 05:03 pm
Go, go, go, Heather! This race is so completely out of my comprehension zone it is not funny... but I think it is utterly incredible. You got this!
Nicole I
Posted On: 28 Sep 2017 07:05 am
Heather! I can't wait to spam your inbox while you do this race with all sorts of messages! I already feel it will bring me more joy than you! GO HEATHER! Enjoy the race!
Melissa K
Posted On: 23 Sep 2017 12:51 pm
Yayyyyyyy! It's gonna be so awesome. And you are awesome. Admit it, you love the chafing - hurts so good?!? ;)
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Sarah Hodgson
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 06:24 am
Susie Richardson
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 05:48 am
Eileen J
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 03:58 am
Granny Anderson
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 02:36 am
Daddy Draper
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 01:58 am
Diane Williams Briere
Posted On: 07 Oct 2017 01:55 am