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13 March 2010 10:54 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Hey everyone,
 
Well completed the long day which was 49 miles... that was epic and extremely hard.... Sam Healey yes first one done and looking forware to finishing grand slam......
 
Star i know mummy and you are with me and i feel you all the way as it is hard to stay motivated in such bad conditions. With all this and the charity doing some good we will get there... I love you and Kyle very much and look forward to our Olympic Breakfast....xxx
 
To all our other followers i just have the final stage today to complete and then the FIRST ONE OF FOUR IS DONE.......
 
Thankyou for reading and following even though my posts have been somewhat short....
 
Regards
Tremaine

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Posted On: 30 Jul 2010 08:06 am

OMG you are still the fittest bloke in the world. Good luck in all the other desert runs. Hope you don't mind me keeping track of your progress. Thinking of you on Carlas 1st anniversary. First year always the hardest, trust me I know. Take care

Posted On: 23 Mar 2010 12:57 pm

Yo Trigster, Well done mate! You keep putting one foot infront of the other buddy like I know you can and you'll reach the end before you know it. Just a word of advice......buy postcards of the views....saves of all those trips....you muppet!! LOL Stay Safe mate and bell me when you back and rested up.

Posted On: 21 Mar 2010 03:20 am

OMG I cant believe u r still a fittness freak after all these yrs! It is 4 a good cause tho but a terribly sad 1. Sorry 2 hear of ur loss. Take care, mandy

Posted On: 17 Mar 2010 10:03 am

Well done Trig, u have achieved so much and set a standard by which we should all try to live and that is that we should all go out of our way to do something remarkable in the name of another......this is exactly why Carla loved u xxx

Posted On: 17 Mar 2010 09:38 am

You should both be very proud of yourselfs, good on ya guys!!!!

Posted On: 17 Mar 2010 09:28 am

Fantastic news Trig, well done sir!! look forward to seeing you soon!!

Posted On: 16 Mar 2010 04:53 pm

Dude, I'm behind you all the way, albeit from the bars and clubs of london....

Posted On: 15 Mar 2010 09:13 pm

knew u cud hun....faith..proud 2 know you hun.xx..take care.x

Posted On: 15 Mar 2010 08:30 pm

B strong..mind over matter..i hav.e so much faith in u!.x

Posted On: 15 Mar 2010 03:38 am

well done matie!!!!!!! very proud of your achievement, gruelling stuff but u made it woooo wooo. Owen well done to u 2 matie i could never have done 10 minutes, youve both done sooooo well, cu soon, luf m x

Posted On: 14 Mar 2010 04:23 pm

fantastic result trig,.. great effort and well done buddy...

Posted On: 14 Mar 2010 12:41 pm

Nice one Tremaine! See you when you get back in the UK.

Posted On: 14 Mar 2010 01:52 am

Well done!!!! We are all proud of you bro! Carla and Mum were with u all the way (happy mothers day to u both, wish you were still here, but know you are besides us everyday)

Posted On: 13 Mar 2010 07:32 pm

Well done buddy. Finally I can say I have a famous friend :). U r a legend.

11 March 2010 06:56 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Hey All,
 
Well sad n4ews yesterday Owen didnt make it as he was vomiting bad... I finished but cant remember coming in and ended up on a drip for the night with owen feeding me coke.... I was all sorted and had ano9ther hard day today.... i would like to take my hat off to all the competitors here as they have been so good.... Well cant stay long as need to eat and go to bed as we have the 50miler tomorrow..... nearly there... miss you all and look forward to getting home soon...
 
Love trig

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Posted On: 13 Mar 2010 03:08 pm

Keep going pal,i dont think any off us can understand the effort all you guys are putting in, however im sure everyone here back in the UK are wishing you the best in what will be another achievement to your list. Your alegend keep going

Posted On: 13 Mar 2010 01:36 pm

i dont think anyone can really appreciate what you guys are going through unless we do it ourselves. hoofin!

Posted On: 13 Mar 2010 10:51 am

Wow Trig - fantastic effort!Nearly there now. What an amazing achievement. Yes Carla is definitely watching over you and would be so proud of you, as I know Kyle, Star and the rest of the family will be. Stay strong. Enjoy the party in San Pedro if you can stay awake for it!!

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 11:49 pm

I'm so proud of you, we have both had huge challenges and you have taken the bull by the horns, I hope I can take a leaf out of your book. UM=TK??? I think you might be right xxxx

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 09:17 pm

Gutted to hear about owen, keep going... youre a hero in my eyes mate, a legend among legends, my knight in shining armour etc etc... ONLY JOKIN!! LOL ill leave all the emotional stuff to ali, keep going you old bastard :-)

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 07:58 pm

Hi Tremaine and Owen Sounds tough but you can do it, hope Owen is feeling better, We are all winging you on to the end. Keep it up See u soon ali and family xx

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 07:13 pm

Keep going mate, Relish the misery dude.

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 06:13 pm

Well done lad! We are proud of you! I'm with you evry step o'the way! Marc Montreal

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 05:27 pm

Nothing but admiration for you doing this - it sounds amazing! Keep on going - we are all rooting for you!

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 02:51 pm

It sounds incredibly tough. We're all behind you. Hope the 50 miler went well today. Keep going!

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 10:23 am

It sounds really tough but you're nearly there now only 2 more days. Keep on going Trig - you can do it. We're all proud of you. T xxx

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 10:13 am

Stay safe trig! Best wishes to owen. I'm following your progress via the website. Amazing stuff, very inspiring. I'm getting better and doing my rehab. Every day I go for my walk I think about when you did your leg and you'd tell me every time I saw you that you'd be fine. You would be so positive and I use that myself. Keep it up, stay safe and there are lots of us following your progress. Scott

Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 08:33 am

I know that nothing can break ur soul. This desert might break ur body but until the damage is not significant ur body will carry u to the finish. Go on mate we are so proud of u.

08 March 2010 06:42 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Dear All,
 
Thanks for the emails everyone and this will letyou all know how we are doing...... Well first night in camp was good loads of snoring no sleep but allgood..... Well totaly over estimated how hard this would be .... all i can say it took me 6:55 hrs to complete 22miles holy shit this is realy hard... i take my hat off to everyone on the race as not only are they exceptional individuals but also everyone is so freindly and supportive.... Owen has had a bad day vomiting and feels realy bad so we will see how he is tomorrow.... we both just want to complete the job and get home ... it is food for thought about what i have commited to do but with all you behind me i know i will do it.... what doesnt kill u cures you....... well the veiws are awsome but everytime i look i trip over.......
 
So keep the emails coming please and will blog you tomorrow.....
 
Love to those that need it from me and owen and we will keep going....
 
Tremaine
XXXXX

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Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 05:08 pm

Hi trig u are doin great keep going with love from the family and me xxxx weldone i wouldnt be abel to do that xx but u doing great keep going and see u soon xxx love hayley x xx

Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 09:50 pm

Hi you twom, been following your journeys, wow u r both amazing. Hope its not too long before you are over your sickness owen, mustve been a right pain without that you would have sailed through without a doubt. Ive yet to make the summit of tubkal, these just beckon us to go for it again i reckon. Trig u keep on going matie, good luck and love to both of you. C Ya soon, mx

Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 09:00 pm

Hey Trig! We've been following your progress...you are hardcore! ha ha ha! We knew you could do it! Everyone is so proud of you, really looking forward to seeing you when you get back. Take care mate, lots of love & hugs...Jo Ricci Mitchel Sunny & Ellie x x x x x x x

Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 02:43 pm

I thought I would update everyone as I know Trig has been unable to post any blogs in the past couple of days and we have all been anxious. I have just spoken to Owen who had to stop after 3 days of throwing up and not able to keep any food or drink down so was severely dehydrated and it was not safe for him to continue. He said he was with Trig until stage 3 yesterday and although Owen had to drop out at that point Trig continued and battled his way to the finish due to sheer guts and determination. He was also dehydrated by that point. Trig you are doing amazingly and our thoughts are with you and we are sending loads of positive energy and love across to you. So try to imagine that all that heat you are suffering is us sending you the energy to continue! Eva and all your friends at Fitness 2000 x x x

Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 01:07 am

Be like water my friend and youll find your way through the cracks and all that.... you can do it!

Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 01:07 am

wow sounds gruelling but truly amazing, keep up the good work and dont forget to take in all the wonderful sights (without tripping up), just enjoy and embrace this opportunity, i have every faith in you both to get to the end, thinkign of ya, keep safe morag xxxxxxxxxx

Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 09:45 pm

Are you Weak or Strong? Hope you have lots of voltarol. xx

Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 09:28 pm

Hey Guys Being tracking your progress and your looking good! Well, pretty god dam amazing really!!! Keep going! And Owen Norman says he thinks your Superman! You are unbelievable! Sending you warm love and hugs Jackie and Norman xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 02:00 pm

Tremaine wasn't able to update his blog last night, but he wants everyone to know that both he and Owen are ok. They are finding it hard going but dealing with the challenge. He'll update everyone tonight

Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 10:49 am

Hi Trig, with the intense heat, high altitude, sand and long distances for most of us this would be a week from hell but I am sure you are absolutely loving it! Keep going mate well done and remember just take it one step at a time..

Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 04:21 pm

Well done for getting through the first day unscathed though understandably exhausted. Give Owen my love and tell him I have every confidence he will make it. Please keep the blogs coming as we are all supporting you both.

Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 04:12 pm

Hi Sounds tough but hey, you can do it !!!! Keep up the good work both of you. Love Ali and family xx

Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 10:32 am

You're doing a great job - keep it up Trig we are all behind you and supporting you all the way - we know you can do it. T xxx

Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 08:11 am

Good job. Be safe my friend.

06 March 2010 12:27 pm (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Hey everyone,

Well we finally set off on Tuesday last week from buying another ticket thanks to Eva from fitness 2000. We arrived in Peru in the city of lima which was ok apart from the flight being full of angry screaming kids....from there we then flew down to aquipia and had to get a taxis from there to the boarder and into chili to Arica... the taxis driver was good and would have given the 'STIG' off top gear a run for his money as he started to race a white datsun with oncoming busses... we finally arrived in chili after the white knuckled ride... we then decided to try our luck with one of the busses to calama which was 12 hours long... the bus was awesome as the chairs reclined and very comfortable.... when we arrived in calama at 0500hrs local we were told we would not set off to Atacama for about 3 hours in which time there was allot of commotion on which bus we would be on and in the end one of our bags were stolen in about 5 to 10 secs 'I know what some of you are saying back home how can it happen to me when i teach travel security' well the honest answer was it was like magic ... i did jam my hand in a taxis drivers boot to stop him closing it as i thought it was him.... anyway i called Marketa from the hotel Atacama Adventurer who was so helpful and she came to san pedro to pick us up... what a terrific women and the hotel was to die for... the food was out of this world and i have never seen Owen eat so much..... if you ever  need accommodation on this kind of event then her website is http://www.atacamadventure.com/

 

Well we then went out to moon valley for a 2 hour exertion which was really good until we experienced the 6.4 earthquake. I said to Marketa is the ground moving which she replied OH SHIT I then said was that you thinking allowed as the ground shock harder….  What a lovely place we sat on the side of a hill and all admired the view whilst listening to the sounds of nature…….

 

The past 2 days we have been doing a little sight seeing and relaxing by the pool… the other competitors are extremely friendly and our brit friends are awesome and very supportive…

 

Tomorrow we head off to camp one ready to start on Monday…. So kit is packed and body ready well as ready as can be…..

 

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A message for Alison Littlewood…. Can you copy the blog post each day and email it to everyone with the title  Tremane’s 4 Deserts challenge News… include doug cook etc and also www.carlas-angels.com  website….

 

A message to scott Hewitt… could you do the same but put it on your blog buddy… also hope you are feeling good and look forward to seeing you when I am back…

 

A message to eva… it might be nice to print out each day and place on the tables for people to read whilst drinking…. What do  you think 

 

And lastly to my lovely children Kyle and Star….. Kyle look after the home as you are the man of the house and I look forward to taking you skiing when im back and my baby Star well im missing you madly and im always thinking about you…. You know mummy’s watching over me and she will guide me safely back home to you both… daddy loves you so much .xxxxxx                                                                                               ….


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Posted On: 07 Mar 2010 09:03 pm

Go on Trig, shake the ground!

Posted On: 06 Mar 2010 09:43 pm

Trig, great to hear that you and Owen made it! I've been sitting here in San Pedro waiting for you two jokers. Drinks are on you guys! Well done!

01 March 2010 01:29 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Hey all

this is an area for you to veiw my comments on the run i am going to do so i will keep you informed as i progress.

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Posted On: 06 Mar 2010 04:45 pm

Hi Son How are you? wishing you and Owen all the best for your run! Carla will be winging you on all the way ! Proud of you Tremaine Love Ali & family xx

Posted On: 05 Mar 2010 08:29 am

Wishing you and Owen all the very best, Keep pushing guys, we are thinkink of ya!!!! catch up soon, johnny

Posted On: 04 Mar 2010 05:54 pm

Go for it tremaine.

Posted On: 02 Mar 2010 03:08 am

Hi Trig, Hoping you and Owen have arrived in Santiago now... We've set up a forum thread for people to leave news/travel advice for getting to San Pedro. When you have your plans please post them to the forum as I'm sure they will help others. See link below. Thanks Sam http://www.4deserts.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=3527

26 February 2010 03:29 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Dear All,

Myself and Owen Beales leave on Monday and arrive Tuesday 02nd.... We are staying at the ALTIPLANICO on the 2nd and then we are at the atacamadventure on the 3rd and 4th... we want to go to the hot springs but also get used to altitude and heat so we are up for anything you guys and gals are doing if you want to hook up.....

Also thanks to those that have been on my site www.carlas-angels.com and especialy Douglas Thompson and Richard Weremiuk who sponsored me... i can only repay your sincere generosioty with the laughs i will provide.....

I cant believe it... it's finaly here and i cant wait to get my trainers on..... i have been dreaming about the event and every time i seem to fall into a dark hole along the journey so when we are out there if you here me shouting below you could you please stop to help me out.....

Look forward to seeing you all

Regards
Tremaine "Trig" Kent

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Posted On: 27 Feb 2010 04:01 am

Good Luck Trig! Caught your interview on the radio. Sounds like you are very well prepared. Sam-H

28 December 2009 12:52 pm (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Dear All,

this is my first post and would like to introduce myself and get some feedback from those who are planning their trip.

Myself and Owen (other Norfolk boy) will be travelling over a week early to take in some of the scenes and to acclimatize to the environment a bit and would like to know who else has the same thing in mind.

Regards
Trig

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Posted On: 01 Mar 2010 08:50 pm

Good Luck from the Yeomans clan. We will be watching!

Posted On: 19 Feb 2010 02:46 am

Hi Trig, Amazing what you are doing, looking forward to meeting you in Atacama. I will be arriving on the 3rd, to aclimatise a little, hopefully it will make a diference. Take care, Marilena

Posted On: 17 Feb 2010 04:07 am

NO SE AMIGA? thats the name of the volcano!

Posted On: 17 Feb 2010 03:36 am

I arrive on 3rd and hope to climb some volcano my team mate as organised! See u there.

Posted On: 11 Jan 2010 03:49 pm

Won't be at the race very early but read your story and what you are doing. I am moved and impressed. As a medical oncologist I would love to support you and went to your website to give a donation but it did not seem to be working yet. Looking forward to meeting you at the race.

Posted On: 05 Jan 2010 12:36 am

Hi there, I've just set up a thread on the forum for competitors looking to hook up before the race for acclimatization or site-seeing etc. You can find it here. http://www.4deserts.com/atacamacrossing/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3789#3789 Thanks Sam

Posted On: 29 Dec 2009 05:34 pm

I'm planning on getting in on Tuesday or Wednesday (probably the latter). Do you want to coordinate meeting? What hotel will you be staying at? Thanks, Clancy

Posted On: 29 Dec 2009 05:00 pm

I'm hoping to arrive on the wednesday so will see you there. I suggest you do the day trip to Lake Verde in Bolivia - stunning.