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05 October 2016 01:44 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Two days of blogs to catch up on.

Comments: Total (24) comments

Shelley Bolle

Posted On: 17 Oct 2016 08:34 am

You pulled me through just as much you beautiful person!

David Vogl

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 01:36 pm

Lisa, I think I posted this in the wrong place. I'll try here. Lisa, When times get tough, the tough get going. You subscribe to that 100% and I am so proud of you. Here is a short story. At my lowest stage in my cancer treatment my nurse asked me why I did so well. He told me he had 20 year old patients that were curled up in a ball and would not eat or exercise at all and he questioned how a 73 year old could just carry on and keep a cheerful attitude.. I told him that I had many mates in Viet Nam prison camps who were tortured almost every single day for years. They endured terrible punishment which took them close to death, yet they came through. I told my nurse and doctors that if they could survive that, I could surely survive a clean bed, good food, and people who cared for me. It was a no brainer. When I felt sick I just took some exercise no matter how small it was and no matter how much I just wanted to stay in bed. It was my way to overcome the blahs. Your next few days may be rough, but I absolutely know that you will power through with the same spirit. Thinking of you, David My current health update at vogls.weebly.com

Marji Doggett

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 07:57 am

Dearest Lisa, We're so proud of you and what you have already achieved. Be brave and stay strong. Think of all those precious children who you have raised so much money for and smile. We love you so very, very much. Mum, Pop et Tess xox

Suzy Doggett

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 06:19 am

Hey Lisa lees you are doing incredibly well hon - your blisters sound reeeeeeally sore but thank goodness the medical team are looking after you - honestly hon you are just amazing I have no idea how you can do it - Utter admiration - your on the last stretch now hon well over half way keep going my lovely and think of lying in the Sunshine and chillaxing!! Remember what Walt Disney said 'If you can dream it, you can do it' love you millions and squillions we are all thinking about you lots of love SNHA xxxx

Suzy Doggett

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 06:15 am

Hey Lisa lees you are doing incredibly well hon - your blisters sound reeeeeeally sore but thank goodness the medical team are looking after you - honestly hon you are just amazing I have no idea how you can do it - Utter admiration - your on the last stretch now hon well over half way keep going my lovely and think of lying in the Sunshine and chillaxing!! Remember what Walt Disney said 'If you can dream it, you can do it' love you millions and squillions we are all thinking about you lots of love SNHA xxxx

Theodore Roosevelt

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 05:06 am

Dearest Lisa, It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Lya xxx

Lynsey Tweddle

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 09:30 pm

Wow, Lees, pure determination, what you are achieving is amazing!!! Thinking about you and sending lots of happy, positive vibes. Sounds like the docs have those blisters in hand, take care and keep your spirits high. I know you can do this, I am super proud of you! Lots of love from me and W xxx p.s. loved hearing about the doggy who ran with you :)

Claire Gibbons

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 09:30 pm

What you are doing is incredible, in total awe, can't wait to see some of your pics and despite the blisters, sweat and tears sounds like you're have a hoot too! Thank crap for doritos and the medics at the end of every day. Keep trekking, hydrating and laughing my gorgeous friend xxx

Oliver Tams

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 09:27 pm

Blisters, schmisters! C'mon can't be harder than trying to get some corporate account to part with their travel money LOL. Manly Beach beckons, so go hard for the finish line. Dig deep Lisa, I know it's in there. Draft off Richard and he'll drag you home. Go get em girl xxx

Fran Gonzalez

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 07:01 pm

Come on Lisa, I know you're killing it right now!! From here I send you all good vibes for you to be able to finish the Long March as we did together in China! Remember the good laughs we had while you were helping Paul getting through it all. Go go go go!!

Geraldine Valenti

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 05:37 pm

Lisa!!! You're doing it again!!! Crazy Amazing Girl, Go for it!! watching you, Thinking of you, so proud of you, sending your feet and you lots of good vibes xoxoGV

Kevin McQuillan

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 04:33 pm

Hey Lis' Look, I know you've been running in the beach for a while now, but life's not exactly a bed of roses over here either. I just came out of my 12th meeting of the day (twelve!), this included 7 meetings before lunch (think 7 deserts, but with more sitting), a lot of politics, some sucking up and a fair amount of doodling. Not only that, but during the day I didn't even have time to go for lunch so my PA had to go and get a sandwich for me (chicken schnitzel ciabatta with ham and melted cheese, if you were wondering). Meanwhile....there you are showering in waterfalls, running hundreds of miles through hot sand, putting your body and mind on the line for charity and inspiring people all over the shop . I mean, it's basically the...yes, okay, not the same ait all. There is no end to the admiration I have for what you've done - and will do. May the tape be true and your blisters few. Thoughts of support for you each day. Keep it up Lis'... Kx

Sofie Planckaert

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 01:35 pm

Come on, Lisa!! Right now you have started on the long march, hope all goes well for you. Take it easy, enjoy the landscape and keep on smiling :) You're almost there! X

Marji Doggett

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 11:19 am

Dearest Lisa. You brave girl. I'm eating nuts and raisins whilst reading your blog as it's exhausting hearing how far you've come. Praise the Lord for those amazing docs putting your little body back together - your feet anyway. Do they manage to take the pain away too? Hope they're en route for todays journey. So pleased that you have found a buddy in Shelley helping you through - it really is a team effort - phew! Hope you managed to get lots of sleep last night ready for today. Listen to your body and do what it tells you. Keep safe. Go girl! Love you so very, very much, Mum, Pop et Tess xox

Alastair Cameron

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 09:31 am

Lisa, What an adventure and what an adventurer you are, fantastic determination and honesty. I think we all need to thank Shelley, I'm sure she'd have the same to say of your support for her. Keep on trucking, all the very best.

Lucy Travers

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 08:45 am

Yesss Lisa!!! go on girl, amazing work... keep it up! You're doing great and I have no doubt in your success.... keep going both of you xxx

Paul Hurdsfield

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 06:59 am

Hey Lisa, just keeping a look over both your progress and you both doing amazing. Big luck to you for this next huge stage but I'm sure you'll both do great :)

Di Ilbery

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 04:16 am

You are AMAZING! So very proud of you and each day I see you complete another leg I am in awe of your strength and commitment to this. Have the desert doggies stayed with you and made the journey too? Where do they live normally? I can't imagine the poor things just living in the desert with no humans to look after them. Our fur-babies have very sheltered lives its seems compared to the desert dogs. Goodluck for Day 5. Take your time, take care of those feet and think of the Doritos waiting for you at camp. Do you still hold the peeing record? LOL! Big love my friend. Stay safe xx

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 03:21 am

Hi Precious. Just read your blog (post stage 4). Mum and I were concerned about radio silence, but your decision to go for Medicare over communication was spot on! Saw that you had finished Stage 3 with Shelley (henceforth known as "The Amazing Shelley"), and, after reading the Breaking News about the noisy tent and its occupants, I put two and two together and realized you had found a soulmate (Tell her to open a Blog, so that I can thank her - in the meantime give her a hug from me). Although the times for Stage 4 have not yet been posted, its good to know about the shower - race time well used! Thought for the day: The world population has just hit 7.5 billion, that makes you and each of your fellow runners (roughly) one in 100 million, million! Add to that, the work you're doing for the Starlight Kids and that makes you one in 7.5 Billion (that's as close to unique that you can get!). Hope today (Day 5) goes well for you, and you're reading this after another amazing day in a very special place that only a handful ( one in... etc, etc, ) of people have ever seen, never mind ran crazy distances in! Keep safe, Love, Dad xxx PS. Mum says I needn't have bothered with the research and the calculation! She's always known you're unique! Lol x

Wendy Cohen

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:56 am

Epic Lisa, you are amazing, keep that fighting spirit up my lovely xxx

Wendy Cohen

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:53 am

Epic Lisa, well done keep up your spirits lovely girl, xxx

Monica JustaMarathonLady

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:30 am

Keep up the amazing work! You are doing a very extraordinary tough race and not so many people in the world does it! Be very proud of that! Amazing! Good luck!

Colin Suckling

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:09 am

Lisa. Great effort on your life changing event. Persistence will get you through. Finish what you started. Cheers Colin

Harvey Oodle

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:01 am

Hey super cuddler - take care of those feet cause I am looking forward to some long walks with you in Singapore. Mum says you inspired her in the gym this morning when the trainer almost killed her - she remembered what you are doing and did another round of burpees - she loves them so much! Look after yourself. We can't wait to see you soon - the champagne is chilling. Lots of woofs and licks xxx

03 October 2016 12:48 pm (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Day 2

Comments: Total (19) comments

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 02:54 pm

Hey Girl. Hope you're OK and the medics are giving you all their attention. Thinking of you lots. Be proud of what you've achieved. Blog soon! All my love, Dad xxx

Alfie Doggett

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 05:58 am

Keep going Auntie LISA what are these Doritos you are eating I will have to get some to try mmm mmm hope your building some fun sand castles playing in the sand!! Love youuuuu Alfie xxx

David Vogl

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 02:53 pm

Lisa, When times get tough, the tough get going. You subscribe to that 100% and I am so proud of you. Here is a short story. At my lowest stage in my cancer treatment my nurse asked me why I did so well. He told me he had 20 year old patients that were curled up in a ball and would not eat or exercise at all and he questioned how a 73 year old could just carry on and keep a cheerful attitude.. I told him that I had many mates in Viet Nam prison camps who were tortured almost every single day for years. They endured terrible punishment which took them close to death, yet they came through. I told my nurse and doctors that if they could survive that, I could surely survive a clean bed, good food, and people who cared for me. It was a no brainer. When I felt sick I just took some exercise no matter how small it was and no matter how much I just wanted to stay in bed. It was my way to overcome the blahs. Your next few days may be rough, but I absolutely know that you will power through with the same spirit. Thinking of you, David My current health update at vogls.weebly.com

Dionissia Vamianakis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 01:04 am

Hey Lisa you are doing amazing and such an inspiration to us ALL - absolutely love reading your Blogs so keep us all posted on your daily adventures - enjoy and take in the beauty of your wonderful surroundings all in all doing this for an amazing cause xD

Scott Gilmour

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:58 pm

Forgot to add that I have spent some time in the Atacama as a tourist so know just how hostile the terrain and conditions can be. Running for 7 days there, wow hats off to you!! Inspirational stuff.

Linh Huynh

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:57 pm

LOVE READING YOUR POSTS! keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure you are doing it with a huge smile on your face!!!!!

Scott Gilmour

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:52 pm

Go Lisa, keep going! So impressed.

Harry Doggett

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:38 pm

Hi Auntia Lisa, Keep it up, your doing amazing. Have you found any dinosaur bones or strange animals yet? Love Harry and Alfie x

Krystle Khoo

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:04 am

Doritos and mac&cheese with truffle salt... whatttt!!! How did you manage such delicacies in an 8kg pack (half the weight of Rich's too.. i suppose he would have more make-up to put on in the mornings). Keep it up Lisa!! :)

Marji Doggett

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 05:55 am

Hi Lisa. From reading the 4 Desserts Race Series emails, yesterday sounded grueling. Was that an understatement? Hope your Hokas are holding out and that your tootsies are on the mend - keep visiting the medics...Good luck for today - will keep reading the emails to check your progress. Remember, don't just do it, embrace it. Can't wait to see your photos. Love you so very, very much Mum, Pop et Tess xox

Paul Taylor

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 05:29 am

Hello Lisa! Am hearing daily updates on yours and Rich's progress from Sam - looks like you are having a great time, tough but fun! I'm quite jealous not to be there, it's a cool place, makes you feel far from anywhere. Also looks like you both got through the awful coral type ground yesterday, that was really hard work and felt endless. Get through Day 4 and you know you're going to finish the rest, so all the best. If you see Ash, the Canadian going on Iranian, say hello and mention he appears to have dropped off the pace a bit! Knowing you, you've already met him. And his buddy, Hernan - he helped me a lot last year..... Shall be watching you smash it and climb the leaderboard - enjoy the rest of your time out there. Paul

Fran Gonzalez

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 03:39 pm

Hey Lisa, you're doing so great! I feel very happy for you when I read how it is going for you and Rich. It seems you're super prepared and enjoying every part of the race. I'll continue following your steps and hoping you both cross the line as I'm sure you will. Keep it up!! PS: We still remember the fun times in Sydney! Next round of wine + massive Thai food is on us.

Sofie Planckaert

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:37 pm

Waw Lisa! You're doing great, but that's no surprise at all :) Whenever you feel tired or hungry, think about a good cheese and wine dinner, what else do you want in the desert? ;) Sofie Xxx

Andrew Espin

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:23 pm

Woohooo - by the time you read this, you will have two stages in the bag and the dreaded salt flats??? Keep on trucking!!!

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 08:39 am

Took me a while to decipher "TMI". Duh!!! Keep on trekking, blogging, hydrating and, of course, peeing! Lol. Love you lots, Dad xxx

Brendan Cox

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 08:10 am

WOW... sounds and looks amazing Lisa!! Thanks for the blog updates, super inspiring! Awesome effort so far... I hope that you're able to get some sleep to recharge. Cheering you on from afar! Brendan

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 06:25 am

Good Morning Lisa. Love your Blogs, Beautiful Girl. Informative, funny and scary and, above all, inspirational! The terrain in the last stage sounded "varied" (best adjective I could think of to describe ice cold water, the biggest sand dune I've ever seen and "uneven terrain" - you are becoming the master of the understatement!). A really long day and some hot weather at the end, but you seem upbeat - probably helped by Pedro in the latter stages (don't feed the dog!). Dad's Quote of the Day: " Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirit, which, fortunately, functions independently of logic" Go Girl! PS. Feed the medics - They rock! PPS. What have you said to the official photographer? He is purposefully ignoring the most photogenic lady in the race! Does he know what he's missing? xxx

Marji Doggett

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 05:58 am

Well done Lisa - you rock! Sounds like the medics do too.... Love reading your blogs. The emails from the 4 Dessert Team are great reading too, keeping us updated whilst you're on the move. Photos are brilliant. Please can you do an air shot with them so I can recognize you? Keep safe and listen to your body. Love you so very, very much Mum, Pop et Tess xox

Wendy Cohen

Posted On: 04 Oct 2016 02:27 am

Great going Lisa! Gosh its so much fun reading your blogs, cannot wait till 3.30 pm NZT to read them! Thank you for sharing this epic run, keep up your amazing positivity, you are Awesome xxxx

02 October 2016 05:21 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

A GREAT first day!

Comments: Total (12) comments

Jane Shepstone

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 08:50 am

Hey Lisa!! Hope you're ok? Sending you lots of big hugs! Xxx

Rochelle Fisher

Posted On: 06 Oct 2016 08:54 am

Hey Lisa,sorry to hear you had a hard day. Just remember you are strong and doing an amazing job. I am so very proud of you, and telling everyone what my amazing friend is doing. Glad you are getting special attention from the doctors. Hope the blisters ease up soon. Stay strong beautiful girl. Love reading your blog

Suzy Doggett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 08:34 pm

Keep going Lees sounds like you have everything under control - and are being super organised!! Your little nephew Harry got elected as School Councillor for his year today voted for by his buddies bless him!! Hope tomorrow goes quickly keep going lovely love you lots you crazy chicca xxxx

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 08:30 pm

Just reviewed the photos and the video from Day 1 - awesome climate and scenery, but challenging. Dave Vogl sent me the weather forecast for tomorrow - looks good. Golf Buddies are amazed at the challenge (I might have mentioned it in passing, lol). Hungry for more News. Stay safe. xxx

Nick Doggett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 08:15 pm

Awesome Lees. Well done. Epic first day. Keep it going xxx

Claire Gibbons

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 06:40 pm

Sounds amazing, looks amazing, you are amazing! Keep on trekking what looks like across the moon. The night skies look super starry too. Oooooh truffle salt, now you're talking! Enjoy xxx

Alex Morsn

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:11 pm

Hey Lisa.....sounds like your on top form and off to a good start! Keep it up young lady you doing awesome... If you get chance say hello to Ludi, a truley awesome tent mate from Namibia....if you get low on food just give him a shout! He does not know how to pack lite that man...lol..

David McNeill

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 01:21 pm

Hey Lisa, doing really well and am amazingly impressed with what you are doing (again) as I sit here at my desk! Keep it going and looking forward to the next blog - the photos look almost out of this world!

Andrew Espin

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 12:55 pm

Hey Lisa, not sure if you remember me from Gobi? Digging the photos and following the race - hope the salt flats are kind to you and looking forward to following you guys this week. Andrew

Linh Huynh

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 06:03 am

Lisa!! Have a fabulous time, you're doing great! AND it sounds like you have Tina Beigelbeck in your tent! You're going to have an awesome week! You two are some of my favorite people in the world, enjoy the race and enjoy each others' company!

Di Ilbery

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:18 am

Girl you have done amazingly well on day 1. Congratulations. Looking at the photos shows just how challenging this course is. The canyons look crazy. I'm super impressed. Love reading your posts and super proud of you. Stay safe, have fun and just keep on trekking. Love T and I xx

Wendy Cohen

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 05:01 am

Well done, day 1 tick! Looks like you have a great buddy network, love reading the blogs and saw the first video today, looks amazing, take care xxxx

01 October 2016 08:40 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago

Well that's come around quickly!!

Comments: Total (14) comments

Suzy Doggett

Posted On: 07 Oct 2016 05:54 am

Hey Lisa lees you are doing incredibly well hon - your blisters sound reeeeeeally sore but thank goodness the medical team are looking after you - honestly hon you are just amazing I have no idea how you can do it - Utter admiration - your on the last stretch now hon well over half way keep going my lovely and think of lying in the Sunshine and chillaxing!! Remember what Walt Disney said 'If you can dream it, you can do it' love you millions and squillions we are all thinking about you lots of love SNHA xxxx

Rochelle Fisher

Posted On: 05 Oct 2016 08:58 am

Wow, Love reading your blog Lise. You guys are doing amazing. I can't believe you two have made friends with a dog, well actually I can. I've already sent you an email today as I didn't see the blog thing first. Keep up the amazing work. Lots of love xxx

Marji Doggett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 06:32 am

Well done Lisa. Really proud of you. How was the sand? Don't forget to STRETCH, rehydrate, eat lots of yummy food and see the Doc for your feet. One last top tip, follow someone who knows where they're going - who went the wrong way? Go girl! Love you so very, very much Mum, Pop et Tess xox. PS. Check out Dave Vogl's post.

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 03 Oct 2016 03:07 am

Well done Sweetie! Sounds like you rocked the first stage. The narrow canyons sound awesome (the uphill bit, less so). Hope you managed to take some photos. About to wake up your Mum to let her know that you're safe (WOO HOOZERS!) lol. Give my regards to Rich and your tent buddies. Love you lots. xxx

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 09:42 pm

Hi Lisa, Just read the last update (15:10). Hope you made it to camp safely, and before the heat. Hope the thicker air feels better. Mum say's "sweet dreams". Enjoy the rest. xxx

David Vogl

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 12:11 pm

Lisa, I am absolutely AMAZED that you have taken on this massive task. As I have trouble walking to the mailbox I am so envious of your superb physical conditioning. I know you are prepared for this task and will conquer the distance without fail. I will be following your progress and I look forward to great content! CHARGE!

Sofie Planckaert

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 09:29 am

Lisa!!!! You'll be doing great!! All the best to you and Rich, I'll be thinking of you! Sofie Xxx

Marji Doggett

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 07:04 am

Good luck Lisa - go girl! Keep safe and listen to your body. Take lots of photos. Can't wait for your next update..... Love you so very, very much Mum, Pop et Tess xox

Barry Doggett

Posted On: 02 Oct 2016 06:45 am

Stay safe and enjoy every moment. Will be thinking of you. Looking forward to your updates. Lots of love, Dad xxx

Krista Gardner

Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 08:13 pm

Good luck lovely! Look forward to reading your updates.

Di Ilbery

Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 12:11 pm

Good luck Hun. Will be thinking of you each day. I was exhausted after a 10km walk today.

Steph Park

Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 11:41 am

Wishing you lots of luck and fun times!!! You and Rich will smash it!!! Looking forward to the updates!! Lots of love xxx

Claire Gibbons

Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 10:48 am

Good luck gorgeous girl! Looking forward to all your blog updates, love them. Wish I was there, but more than happy just to be there in spirit. Hope you have some mini tabasco in your food supplies. And will you be running on real sand? xx

KrystleBen KhooWespi

Posted On: 01 Oct 2016 09:36 am

Good luck Lisa!! Make sure you beat Rich :)