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PostsAtacama Crossing (2016) blog posts from Jacqi Liddiard
07 October 2016 12:31 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana
The long march is over. I made it,
04 October 2016 09:46 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
Sorry no blog last night, got in too late.i wasn
Comments: Total (15) comments
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 10:52 pm
Kicking butt and taking names! I can feel you close by to nite. 7 miles and it's in the bag. See you at the square in the morning. You are amazing, and very well thought of by those here who left the race early. I am so proud of you, and so anxious to see you. Sleep well and if your body will allow you to let go of any of that liquid during the night, look down and then look up at that amazing sky. I love you, me
Hanna Currey
Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 06:15 pm
Good early afternoon..I'm late for coffee yesterday! You are doing awesomeest. Yes I just made that word up for you. Breathe and relax. You are going to add this to your belt buckle girl! xoxo see you
Barbara Rich
Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 02:25 pm
Hey superwoman! Congrats on completing stage 5 and moving up in the ranks again. I can't help but wonder how you could ever top this amazing adventure in endurance, but something tells me you'll find it! Good luck out there in the next race. Hoping the spirit of all our support will help wing you through the toughest parts.
Pam Bell
Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 08:15 am
Way to go! I hope you rest well and go on to finish on Saturday. We know you can do it! Just keep thinking about Don waiting at the finish line to give you a big hug and kiss :-)
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 11:19 pm
Hola Mia badass. Tried to send lots of happy thoughts and strength for this long day. I'm sure it will be very late when you arrive in camp so you may not see today's well wishes and love from all who are following you. Just know we are all sending love and prayers. You
are doing so awesomely well. Stay focused on the prize. You are going to do this, no problemo! Stay strong and keep moving forward. I love you, me
Jay Coughlin
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 07:59 pm
Way to go Jacqi!!! Incredible, and well done. Penguins and Llama's are in sight!!!! You got this. What an adventure on the pain train.
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 12:41 pm
Gato says hi. He's nearby every morning when I get up and out. In the company of several runners who came in yesterday. Lots of recovery going on around here. Got a report on you from troy from your tent
He says your spirit is strong and you are doing very well. Keep driving on. Fifty miles today, omg! Stay strong and know we are all cheering you on. Can you hear us cheering you in the wind and the sand? Keep up the awesome effort and keep moving forward. I love you, me.
Brigette Tribble
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 05:52 am
You're amazing Jacqi! We all miss you! You're an inspiration for me to strive for big goals and to fulfill my dreams no matter what the obstacles may be! Keep going, you're almost there!!!
Pam Bell
Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 03:43 am
You are awesome!!!! Still moving up and in the game. Your dad and I are so excited to see these results. I know tomorrow is a really long race, and we will be with you all the way. Rest when you can. Love to you always :-)
Hanna Currey
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 11:27 pm
Hey there my friend. I check out the posts and pictures every day but not sure if I see you in any of them. You are 'movin' right along and that's GREAT. YOU ARE DOING IT!! 2 hours under is GREAT time. I'll try to have coffee with you in the morning. See you then. Meditate and sleep well. xoxo
Barbara Rich
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:09 pm
Adding support and sending you strength as you continue on this soulful journey. You're my hero!
Jendy Lea
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 05:43 pm
You are flippin' Amazing!! Sand dunes?? On a run?? And here I thought you could train for Everything!! You'll beat it any obstacle they throw at you... I have no doubt. Just pretend you're running from a horde of bats ;)
Michelle OBrien
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 04:34 pm
You are killing it! I am watching every step of the way. The girls come home from school and ask how you are doing! You made it through the hardest part. Stay hydrated, rest and finish like a Bad Ass. Love you. Mich
Mark Owens
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 04:21 pm
Hi from NorCal Jacqi! Looks like you're kicking ass! Keep it up! Ellisa and I are following you! :)
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 12:58 pm
?Que passa Mia badass. So great to hear from you. Wish we were sharing most of what each of us is/are experiencing. Hope you took the liquid bandage and mole skin stuff. Seguir adelante! Keep moving forward! We all love you. I love you. Hope this is an easier day, but I'm sure they'll find really tough stuff for you. Just remember you'r tougher! Stay strong and respect the path you travel. Don
02 October 2016 05:12 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
Hi everyone! I finished day1 and it was really really hard. It took me almost 10 hours to go 20 miles but I did it!
Comments: Total (15) comments
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 03:42 am
Good morning. Hope you are sleeping and recuperating. I'm sure these days are Tuff. Don't forget "keep moving forward". Hang in there and don't give up. You can do this. A lot of people are sending you their strength and their prayers. Savour that and keep going strong. Be safe and respect the path. I love you!
Pam Bell
Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 02:49 am
I am so proud of you! Moving up in the ranks. Congrats on getting through such a difficult Stage 3.
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 11:55 pm
HOla from San Pedro. Flamingos today, not many yet but enough for tons of pictures. Bragged on you to all my two legged companions. Thought about you and those amazing... nasty... salt flats. Hard not knowing how you are doing... guess this is where God comes in.... and trust in your wisdom. (Did I say that??) ;o)
I love you, be safe
!!!
Hanna Currey
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 10:01 pm
GO Jacqi!
I really enjoy see different pictures and all I have to say is WOW! It's 3:01pm on 10/4/16 Tuesday here in Paradise. Love you.
GO GIRL GO!
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 12:26 pm
HOla miss badass,good morning. Hope all is well and the aches and pains are no problemo. Hope you are getting rest! Quiet here, gato greeted me at the door. Kittes at home look very busy. Spider weaVing web on catio. Stay strong and love the dream. I love you and sure miss you, me
Pam Bell
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 05:01 am
Soooo glad you made it!!!!!! I hope you have enough time to rest before you have to start Stage 3. Keep strong.
Don Taylor
Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 03:38 am
Way to go Jacqi, we are all rooting for you. Hope the water wasn't too cold today. Glad to hear Don found some ruins to keep him out of trouble and from creating any kind of international incident. Run well and be safe......the Taylor Clan.
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 11:23 pm
Day two but whose counting. Searched the desert for you today, but only found 3000 yr old ruins. Hope you soaked a lot of water today, tomorrow is dry. Respete sendero! Valley of the moon tomorrow evening. Rain again in the catio... who'd guess from here. Love and miss you. Stay strong, me
Stay strong, me
Michelle OBrien
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:44 pm
Your doing amazing. Hope you got some sleep. I keep checking the website for pics and updates. Sending you love and strength. Stay safe! Love you, Mich
Hanna Currey
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:43 pm
Whoot whoot. Breathe and go slow. My heart is excited like I'm right behind you. Go Girl.
Jay Coughlin
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 04:22 pm
Way to go Jacqi!!! You got this :-)
Michelle Kruse
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:03 pm
The kitties are cheering you on from home and so are Luna, Nova, Josh and I. Nova would like for you to find her a fresh bully stick but I don't know if they have those in the middle of the desert. Good luck!
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 10:24 am
Awesome job. Tuff to be so close but so far... so glad all is well. Love to see what you are seeing, well, most of it. (Trail humor). Stay safe... and strong.
I luv you... me
Susan Doyle
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:17 am
Great job! You're doing great! r5t4tr5 - That was Nellie - she said "good luck Aunt Jacqi"
Pam Bell
Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 02:09 am
Yes!!!!! And you didn't come in last :-) Good job! Love ya.
01 October 2016 03:18 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana
In a few hours I'll be on my way to Camp #1. Looking forward to sharing my first day with y'all and even more looking forward to seeing y'alls posts :)
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Don Liddiard
Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 10:13 pm
Ola... hope all went well today. Rain on the catio right now. Archeology tomorrow, fun filled day for you I hope. Can't wait to hear about slot canyons... etc. Gato is waiting... luv you much. Me
Hanna Currey
Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 04:41 pm
Good morning from Paradise...but you too are in 'paradise'. Enjoy. xoxo
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 12:05 pm
Good morning Mia Animas. Chilling with companaro kitty. Day one for you. Hope you find supportive trail buddies and inner strength for the long haul. Gato says meow... luv you. Me
Pam Bell
Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 02:36 am
Your dad made it home safely, so now we'll both be watching. Be careful and have a good time! Mom
Don Liddiard
Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 11:12 pm
Hope your dinner is as good as mine. Pollo in the company of gato. sleep well. Xoxo. Luv me
Don Liddiatd
Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 10:55 pm
Sure got quiet here in San Pedro when the laSt bus left. Miss you already. Know that my heart is with you. go strong but carefully. Make it awesome. I luv u. Me
Ellisa Capraro
Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 03:52 pm
Whooooooooooo! It's finally happening, Jacqui!! Can't wait to stalk you during your journey!! Love you to the moon and back! xoxo
28 September 2016 11:21 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana
It just got real! In less than 10 hours we land in Chile and the adventures begin.
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Michelle Berry
Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 10:21 pm
Way to go Jacqi! You are AMAZING! You've totally got this! Stay safe on the remainder of your incredible journey! I'm in awe of you!! We miss you!! Can't wait to see you finish & hear all about it!
Barbara Rich
Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 02:18 am
How exciting that you're finally living the dream! Look forward to following you on this wondrous trek. Best of luck to you.
Don Taylor
Posted On: 30 Sep 2016 05:57 am
Exciting days ahead for you. Here's wishing you well from the Taylor clan. Keep us posted and we'll be following you. Good luck
14 August 2016 07:54 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana
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Troy Byers
Posted On: 17 Sep 2016 01:53 pm
Hi Jacqui, fellow yankee here, though from the right coast (I mean that only directionally; I prefer the left coast). I too am new to the desert race genre; sounds like we are all in good company with other desert virgins. My training runs have been rough since it has been SO HOT here in the DC area. The humidity consistently put the heat index over 100 degrees. My heat acclimation is in place, but I had to sacrifice some miles in doing so.
Looking forward to meeting you in San Pedro with the rest of the competitors.
Jacqi Liddiard
Posted On: 22 Aug 2016 01:57 am
Glad to know that there are other desert virgins out there besides myself and I can't wait to meet you all :) I feel like there is a ton of things that I will be learning and the first one has got to be how to store this gear.
Shelley, I'm trying to figure out how to get my sleeping pad on the outside of my pack. I'm thinking my bag will fit inside, probably on the bottom. But my pad is one of those accordion-like squishy pads. I've seen pictures of them strapped to the outside but am not sure how it's done.
Sam, my pack is an OMM 25L. I feel like everything will fit but it's so lumpy! I know there's got to be a way of cramming and smashing that is a bit more organized than what I'm doing :)
Tony, thank you for offering to help! I did take a picture, which may have been a mistake, as looking at the pile on the floor made me question my sanity! If you can let me know what email I should use I will happily send it your way :)
Thank you everyone for the tips and I will be happy to share anything I learn!!
Jacqi
Shelley Bolle
Posted On: 21 Aug 2016 03:38 pm
I'm a desert crossing virgin too! And am glad to see I'm not alone in feeling some anxiety around the packing! Did you find a solution to affix your sleeping bag to the outside?? See you in a few weeks (eeek!)
Mark Russell
Posted On: 16 Aug 2016 03:50 pm
Hi Jacqui
Sounds like you are at the same point that I am. First time too.
MR
Bruce Ferree
Posted On: 16 Aug 2016 12:50 am
Welcome back Jacqi. Glad to hear your ankle has healed nicely. Ya gotta get used to that backpack and attaching, cramming, and fitting all the gear should be no problem. stay healthy.
Tony Brammer
Posted On: 15 Aug 2016 10:55 am
Hi Jacqi, it's great that all your plans are coming together, even if some days it doesn't feel like that. If you would like some help with your kit, send me a picture of all your key, including your bag and I can see iff I can help. The two bulkiest items will be your sleeping bag and pad and your biggest category will be your food and snacks, everything else is quite small. So if you have the lights, smallest versions of these you shouldn't have a problem. e-mail me your picture and I will see what I can see.
Sam F
Posted On: 15 Aug 2016 01:04 am
Sounds like you are exactly where you should be with 6 weeks of training to go. Do let me know which pack you are using and I will see if I can offer any handy hints to fit everything in.
12 November 2015 04:41 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana
Hello to all!
Comments: Total (3) comments
Bruce Ferree
Posted On: 31 Dec 2015 06:51 pm
Jacqi, Since I'm running the same run and am from northern Cal., maybe we can do a run together around Lassen this summer.
Best wishes for a full quick recovery!
Mark O
Posted On: 16 Nov 2015 08:00 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery Jacqi. You're a strong runner and WILL be ready for Atacama!
Sam F
Posted On: 13 Nov 2015 05:55 am
Great to see you first blog Jacqui - such a great way to keep track of your preparations. Sorry to hear about your tendon injury. Wishing you a speedy recovery and that you can get back on the trails soon (but don't under estimate the power of rest).
Comments: Total (7) comments
Wanda Rold
Posted On: 11 Oct 2016 03:21 pm
Kira Souders
Posted On: 10 Oct 2016 09:24 pm
Hanna Currey
Posted On: 09 Oct 2016 12:22 am
Barbara Rich
Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 05:41 am
Don Taylor
Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 05:22 am
Pam Bell
Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 03:03 am
Mark Owens
Posted On: 08 Oct 2016 01:29 am