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Michael Vad

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Atacama Crossing (2017) blog posts from Michael Vad

02 October 2017 03:58 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Great start of first stage. Felt very strong. Ran own pace, in full control and in top 10. After 13K crashed badly on a steep, rocky decent. Right foot stuck under a rock. Rest of body continued. Bruised ribs, knees and elbows but worst of all severe hamstring injury. Completed stage (38K) in great pain (and sand storm). Verdict of medical team: 3 weeks of rest and a couple of months to fully recover. Got up today before other runners to give last try. Negative. End of adventure. So sorry, disappointed and frustrated. Thanks again for your interest and support.

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Christian Andersen

Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 10:41 pm

Æv æv x 10000 - det var fan.. godt, at der trods alt ikke skete mere. Du har vist, at du vil og kan, når du med sår, skader og smerter alligevel gennemfører 30 km. Det er den vilje og tro, der skaber forskellen på at overleve - uanset om det er ude i en ørken eller på et hospital. Kom godt og sikkert hjem! Rigtig mange tanker herfra Chr

Morten Vad

Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 05:00 pm

Ked af at høre, svær men rigtig beslutning. Knus

Sam Fanshawe

Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 04:04 pm

So sad Michael - you had such a great Stage 1!!! Sensible decision though.

01 October 2017 09:02 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Beautiful campsite. All runners are ready to start tomorrow morning. Thank you for all your kind messages so far. Keep them coming. Means a lot. First stage is 38km. Then ca 44, 38, 44, 74 and 8km. Stay tuned.

Special big to my wonderful family. Miss you.

Best Michael

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Morten Vad

Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 09:19 am

Flot løbet... du er sej ❤️

28 September 2017 11:56 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Arrived safely at the small desert village San Pedro de Atacama. Surrounded by volcanos and sand dunes the setting of the village is epic. Spent the afternoon unpacking, speaking with other competitors and chatting with blind runner, Vladmi (Brazil), whom I think I will be guiding on the first stage. Finished the day with a Pizza accompanied by Tom (USA) and Bob (Hong Kong).

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Soren Meiling

Posted On: 02 Oct 2017 05:08 am

Hej Michael, Håber alt går som plan og at du er vel i gang med 2. Etape. Kan se at der er masser af vind på ruten- ikke optimalt, med den tørhed, men håber den så i det mindste er i ryggen det meste af tiden

Christian Blegvad

Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 09:07 pm

Let the force be with you - all the way. Mange tanker og styrke fra DK. Dabh

Lene Vang

Posted On: 01 Oct 2017 08:15 pm

Kære Michael Så er det ved at være godnat i Danmark. Vi har tænkt på dig hele dagen og været med dig. Vi har haft hyggelig aften med familien og sendt dig mange tanker og snakket om hvordan det går dig. Det er flotte billeder, der er lagt ud på siden. Vi håber, at du er kommet godt gennem 1. etape. Bryggeknus fra William og Lene

Morten Vad

Posted On: 30 Sep 2017 06:46 am

Hej brormand, Vi er alle med dig. Skal hilse fra Benji og sige at det er sejt at du guider Vladi. Vi elsker dig

Sam Fanshawe

Posted On: 29 Sep 2017 12:54 am

So great to hear that you've arrived and how fun to have met others already. Enjoy San Pedro!