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Atacama Crossing (2016) blog posts from Bruce Ferree

07 October 2016 02:29 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Hello to everyone

I

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Christine Lee

Posted On: 10 Oct 2016 06:49 pm

You're nothing less than an incredible inspiration and you've done SO MUCH so far, even with the injury. I'm grateful to be a part of your journey and looking forward to connecting with you when you get back. Keep it up, Bruce! You're awesome :)

Area Parke

Posted On: 09 Oct 2016 03:19 am

Congrats for getting as far as you did on such an arduous adventure. I can't wait to hear the details and if this is possible for the average person. Enjoyed reading your blog. You did what most wouldn't even try. Area ( met at Sierra Crest)

Ann Richardson

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 07:19 pm

I've been following all the blogs of this amazing, crazy event, and so admire all of the strength-both inner and outer that you -the competitors possess! I'm sorry to hear that you had to withdraw, but as Dr Greg's Mom, I've go to tell you I'm thrilled to know he helped you :) You're amazing even if you didn't get to finish the entire event!!

04 October 2016 09:49 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Exceptionally bad today

Good news is I

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Christeen Ferree

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 11:30 pm

Glad you're getting good medical attention, Bruce. Love the FaceTime visits with you so I can see for myself that you're all right. And you're really ALL RIGHT for accomplishing 75 miles in 3 days and under extremely challenging circumstances. I know you would have finished had it not been for the pesky foot fracture. Hope you get to squeeze in on a tour tomorrow. Have a good time with your new friends at the celebration dinner on Saturday. You truly have something to celebrate! I look forward to your homecoming. Love you -- a lot.

Giovanni Lopez

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 07:49 pm

When? Who? What? ... not all champions have to get to the end of the line. Today's question is: What place in this world can have their temperatures Fahrenheit and Celsius equal? wait... can you read without glasses? see you soon! be safe!

Nancy Sharp

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 07:19 pm

Wow! You did a fantastic job running for 75 miles on the most difficult terrain. You are remarkable and.Mike and I are very proud of you. Have a safe trip home. Nancy

Connie Gutierrez

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 06:01 pm

Still very proud of you Bruce!! Can't wait to hear all about your adventure!! We miss you.

Jill Soldwisch

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 03:44 pm

You are a real Champion in our eyes, Bruce! Your quite perseverance and diligence is quite remarkable... sometimes crazy.. but we're very proud of your accomplishment. Enjoy your visit and heal up fast. :)

Karen Weston

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 06:18 am

Good job Bruce. That was awesome. Healing days ahead!

Area Parke

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:44 am

Congrats Bruce. Admire you for doing 75 miles in 3 hard days.

GY Ishimoto

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 11:24 pm

To our dear Bruce: 75 mountain-top desert miles in 3 days...WOW. Please take great pride in your wonderful achievement! With our heartfelt admiration for your truly impressive and amazing effort, please know that we continue to send you love and hugs, GY

Andrea Logan

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 05:24 pm

You did great, we are all proud of you! Hope you feel better and find your glasses!

Janet and Phil Batessalzman

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 04:47 pm

We are in awe of what you have accomplished. You have an amazing spirit, and we love you for it. We are looking forward to seeing you and hearing all about this incredible adventure.

Corri Gran

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 01:52 pm

So proud of you! We love you!

Lemmie Klein

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 11:40 am

Great Job Bruce, what an adventure and incredible achievement. You'll get new glasses and the leg will heal, there will be new challenges. Stay positive you've done what a small fraction of people would ever consider. Well done

03 October 2016 12:05 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Hello everyone,

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Christeen Ferree

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 10:43 pm

Still thinking of you....constantly. Hope all is well and you are making lots of friends. Love you.

Greg Michael

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:37 pm

Great job Bruce. You are an inspiration. Good Luck. G

GY Ishimoto

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:39 am

Happy, encouraging greetings, BuBu, on your successful completion of Stage 2! You are an incredible inspiration. We admire your dedication and commitment. Sending you strength, courage, positive thoughts and stamina...along with our love and huge hugs, GY

Janet and Phil Batessalzman

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:15 am

Bruce - hope you had a nice time in the "Valley of Death" - sounds very appealing. We're sending positive energy your way.to keep you moving forward. Good luck in the next Stage!

02 October 2016 05:26 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Hello everyone,

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Lemmie Klein

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 09:45 pm

WOW you made it Bruce. Enjoy every moment, look forward to hearing about it when you get back. Lem Andrea and the gang

Jill Soldwisch

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 09:01 pm

Best of Luck Bruce! We'll be here waiting for you when you return.

Skip Weston

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:14 pm

Awesome first day. Q. how many pair of shoes and socks do you go through each day? Do they cook for you at the camp in the AM and PM? keep on keeping on. Go 37

Joanne Kerans

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:07 pm

This is so exciting and awesome! Congratulations on conquering your first day and your still smiling too! I'm sure sleep will come easy.

Darany Bamlounghong

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 04:12 pm

Whoo Hoo!!! Awesome job Bruce! very proud of you finishing first place. Amazing accomplishment. I'm happy to hear no blister on first day. Hope it stay that way through out the mission. Keep up the good work we are cheering for you. GO BRUCE GO!!!

Connie Gutierrez

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:02 pm

Awesome job Joven y Guapo!! We are cheering you on and so proud of. Take care best wishes from your two knees :)

Janet and Phil BatesSalzman

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 04:06 am

We have been thinking about you a lot and are happy to see you did well on the first stage. Looks chilly there in Chile...stay healthy and safe. Let us know if you run out of jokes -we'll replenish your supply! Love J & P

Christeen Ferree

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:56 am

Great first day, Bruce! I posted one of your pics to Facebook and you look marvelous. Very impressed with your time -- first in your age group so far. Take care of yourself, my love.

GaryYvonne Ishimoto

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:47 am

Fantastic First day by our Favorite Atacama Crossing competitor! May your feet always be blister-free...and, may you remain healthy throughout your adventure. We admire and commend you and your efforts, dear Bruce. With continued supportive thoughts and good wishes, we are journeying with you each and every mile. Love and hugs, GY

GY Ishimoto

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:40 am

Fantastic First day by our Favorite Atacama Crossing competitor! May every mile be blister-free ...and, may you remain healthy throughout your incredible adventure. We admire and commend you and your efforts, dear Bruce. With our continued supportive thoughts and good wishes, we are journeying with you each and every mile you run. Love and hugs, GY

Corri Gran

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 02:31 am

Keep up the pace Bruce! You're doing awesome! We think about you everyday. Good Luck Tuesday and every day....

13 September 2016 03:50 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Just got theword that the Northern Californis Section of the Institute ofFood Technologists has contributed $5,000 to our cause - Student Scholarships through Feeding Tomorrow, the Foundation of the IFT.

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Peig Fairbrook

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 02:42 am

You are really a trooper. Delighted that you were first in your age group. The cheering team are with you every step and I hope that the effort it takes does not take away from the enjoyment. much love and success Peig

GY Ishimoto

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 09:07 pm

Hi, Bruce! We are wishing you the best during your amazing Atacama Crossing adventure in Chile! You are in our thoughts and good wishes...please take extra good care...enjoy...and, stay healthy! Love and hugs, - GY

Christeen Ferree

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 05:50 am

Bruce; I'll be thinking about you and sending my love with every step you take. Make a wish for us on the first falling star you see. I look forward to tracking your progress. Stay safe.

Jacqi Liddiard

Posted On: 28 Sep 2016 11:48 pm

Howdy, are you on a flight from DFW? I think you're a few rows ahead of us :) I'll see you in Chile!

23 August 2016 01:25 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Great confidence gain this weekend.

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Mathieu Deliens

Posted On: 12 Sep 2016 09:16 am

Hi Bruce, you can get rid of effervescing electrolytes. Get some Hammer Endurolytes ones. http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/endurolytes-reg.elt.html. They have been working very well for me, just carry them in a small plastic bag, get rid of the pack. You will need 1 to 3 per hour depending how you react to those. I personally need 1 per hour. It may be slightly higher in Atacama at it will be hot during the day. Are you planning to have a 25lbs bag? It looks very heavy. I have only ran one 4 desert before, but as I recall, it has a massive impact on the performance over the week. YOu can cleary see that the competitors having heavy pack suffer more. You don't need much more than the mandatory items for the week apart from a sleeping mat to isolate you from the cold in my opinion, and maybe a warm top to ensure you stay warm during the night. See you there

16 August 2016 12:46 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Good confidence but also very tired from the weekend of practice.

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11 August 2016 01:27 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Got that photo looking down at Donner Lake from last weekend posted.

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jacqi liddiard

Posted On: 14 Aug 2016 09:33 pm

Hey Bruce I just saw a realllllly old comment from you back in Dec! I'm so sorry, terrible with technology and didn't realize you had posted a comment! Did you get a chance to run up in Lassen? I'm trying to get up there myself but haven't had a chance to do it yet.

10 August 2016 12:37 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

okay...

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10 August 2016 12:17 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

I guess for every confidence builder, there is a confidence killer or questioner.

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jacqi liddiard

Posted On: 14 Aug 2016 08:11 pm

Hi Bruce, love seeing the pics from up in the Sierras. We live in Paradise CA so it's kind of in our back yard, love it up there! I was just in Tahoe at TRT a few weeks back and it was pretty awesome. Keep up the hard work and see you soon in Chile - nice to see another Californian will be joining in the fun :)

26 July 2016 01:11 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Good morale boost last weekend.

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13 July 2016 01:14 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Good runs this weekend. 15.5 Saturday with the 21# pack. Then went to Yosemite, running 10.2 at an altitude of about 8,500 feet. Felt good and still feel good today. Starting to be more confident in my health and abilities. Added 4 Lbs to my pack today for a 10 mile run before work.

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24 June 2016 11:50 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

I can

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08 June 2016 12:36 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Had a good weekend, 14 miles with 20lb

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04 June 2016 12:08 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Still having fun with this.

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Sam Fanshawe

Posted On: 06 Jun 2016 01:53 am

Sounds like you training is going great Bruce. Keep it up - but don't over do it in that heat.

03 May 2016 12:25 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Right now I

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04 April 2016 08:02 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Here we are again

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29 February 2016 05:33 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

So glad to report that things are going well.

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09 February 2016 04:10 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Lots of things have improved.

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31 December 2015 05:55 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Like some others, this is my first attempt to

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Sam F

Posted On: 01 Jan 2016 09:10 am

Great to read your first blog Bruce, although sorry to hear about your injury. Sounds like you have a great plan to get you to the start line fit and ready. While you have some time start looking at shoes and food - they, together with the pack, are key and good to start researching and testing early. Happy New Year.

Sam F

Posted On: 01 Jan 2016 09:09 am

Great to read your first blog Bruce, although sorry to hear about your injury. Sounds like you have a great plan to get you to the start line fit and ready. While you have some time start looking at shoes and food - they, together with the pack, are key and good to start researching and testing early. Happy New Year.