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PostsAtacama Crossing (2010) blog posts from Peter Jong
13 March 2010 11:11 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
The last 10km
Sorry guys haven't had a chance to blog over the last couple of days. Been sufferring a bit with dehydration, nausea, and exertion. This has been one hell of a ride.
Yesterday we did our long stage yesterday 73kms through some harshest terrain. Started at 7.30am and finished at 11.53pm.
Today is the final day at 1pm we finish with a 10km run to San Pedro, from there we get to feast on pizza and coke..YUM!
Ok my legs are hurting, need to lay down..
See you back home.
ciao
Peter
Sorry guys haven't had a chance to blog over the last couple of days. Been sufferring a bit with dehydration, nausea, and exertion. This has been one hell of a ride.
Yesterday we did our long stage yesterday 73kms through some harshest terrain. Started at 7.30am and finished at 11.53pm.
Today is the final day at 1pm we finish with a 10km run to San Pedro, from there we get to feast on pizza and coke..YUM!
Ok my legs are hurting, need to lay down..
See you back home.
ciao
Peter
10 March 2010 06:10 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Hey guys if you have ever tampered with the thought of death than the blistering heat in the Atacamenos trail will certainly provoke thoughts of all sorts especially when trekking uphill in 30+ degree heat, runningon rations with water until the next checkpoint. As oppose to the previous 2 days today l started with confident running and walking my way through the pack. But with 5km to go l bonked out, running very low on water l rolled down a sand dune recovering in time before the bottom. It certainly was a quick way to get to the bottom, but my problem now was my water bottle had sand everywhere. I was stuffed, dehydrated and all l could see were rolling hills en route to campsite.
Perserverance prevailed l eventually made it and immediately checked myself into medical, there l was treated to a cup of Pepsi for medicinal purposes. The refreshing taste of Pepsi cured the thirst.
Anyhow tomorrow is the long stage 75km so l'm off to get some food and an early night.
Cherio guys
Peter
Perserverance prevailed l eventually made it and immediately checked myself into medical, there l was treated to a cup of Pepsi for medicinal purposes. The refreshing taste of Pepsi cured the thirst.
Anyhow tomorrow is the long stage 75km so l'm off to get some food and an early night.
Cherio guys
Peter
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Posted On: 13 Mar 2010 12:36 am
Hey there Superman,
what's with the stunts and acrobatics? Sounds like you are having too much fun!! We are so proud of your achievements thus far! You are over half way, extraordinary mate but most of all keep ENJOYING tough man!
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 08:02 am
Hi Pete, just reading your blogs fantastic effort victory is now insight Goog luck Sandy and Col
Posted On: 12 Mar 2010 05:23 am
Pete - good luck for the remaining stages, especially the 75km. I'm sure you'll blitz it in :o)
Posted On: 11 Mar 2010 03:42 am
wow i just read ur last 3 days blog.
wow mate. sounds amazing. hang in there bud. be strong. most of all, ENJOY the experience :D
dont roll down too many sand dunes hey lol.
looking forward to more updates on ur time up there matey. take care god bless
09 March 2010 06:21 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Hi All
Atacama stage 2 done!
Yep Stage 2 (40km) sdone only 3 stages to go. The experience has been amazing its like finishing a marathon then basking in the highs and lows of the day. But the difference is knowing you have to do it all again the next day. The desert is brutal, the conditions are extreme my back feels as though it is about to snap and my shoulders are bruised but the thrill of competing is far more adrenalin pumping then the pain. Most of us today spent 8 hrs in the grilling heat today. Atacama is known for its extremely unfriendly conditions. Having said that we were treated with some of the most amazing views today and we got to run down some awesome dunes.
I found out the medical tent had some pepsi so l tried to get in on the action but when l got there they ran out..damn it! haha
Ok thats it from gotta dehydrate my food then off to bed for another big day tomorrow.
Adios Amigo
Atacama stage 2 done!
Yep Stage 2 (40km) sdone only 3 stages to go. The experience has been amazing its like finishing a marathon then basking in the highs and lows of the day. But the difference is knowing you have to do it all again the next day. The desert is brutal, the conditions are extreme my back feels as though it is about to snap and my shoulders are bruised but the thrill of competing is far more adrenalin pumping then the pain. Most of us today spent 8 hrs in the grilling heat today. Atacama is known for its extremely unfriendly conditions. Having said that we were treated with some of the most amazing views today and we got to run down some awesome dunes.
I found out the medical tent had some pepsi so l tried to get in on the action but when l got there they ran out..damn it! haha
Ok thats it from gotta dehydrate my food then off to bed for another big day tomorrow.
Adios Amigo
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Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 10:33 pm
Pete sounds like that mental armour we worked on is holding up well bro, keep it up!!
Re: Your body make sure to elevate your feet each night to give them reprieve from the days pounding. At the same time try to have them in a comfortable 'stretched' position nothing too extreme just let them lengthen out for a time (will help with your back as well).
Make sure you are doing LOTS of joint mobility as well, everything from the top of your spine (neck) to your tailbone for your back.
The full Lumbar Circles will help big time with this.
Make sure you don't neglect your mobility and stretch for your legs (including your ankles) and shoulders to free up that supporting structure.
Do at least 4 sets of 5 each way for each movement in the morning, in the afternoon after your days running is done and at night before you turn in.
Stay Healthy, Run Unstoppable!
Gary Wagner
08 March 2010 06:23 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Ayuda Agua
The sun was beaming down on approx 130 crazy runners.
Temp was approx 31 degrees.
From start to check point 2 was relatively easy, but checkpoint 2 to 3 was brutal. it was only approx 10km but running through the open plains with the sun beaming down was very taxing, followed by a 4km uphill trail that had no end. It literally went on and on and on, to the point most people ran out of water, l was running on ration, with less than a few mills of gatorade and not know where the frigging finish line was, this began to play doubts of whether l would make it or not. Miracously a white bus drove pass and l yelled out 2 words in spanish Ayuda Agua!!! (Help Water) and lucky he handed over 1 bottle of water. This was enough to carry me across to the next checkpoint and eventually to the finish line.
I came in place 77 in approx 5 and a bit hrs... covering 34kms
My shoulders are hammered so l'm off see what unneccessary items l can shell out.
Ok guys thats it from me..
leters
The sun was beaming down on approx 130 crazy runners.
Temp was approx 31 degrees.
From start to check point 2 was relatively easy, but checkpoint 2 to 3 was brutal. it was only approx 10km but running through the open plains with the sun beaming down was very taxing, followed by a 4km uphill trail that had no end. It literally went on and on and on, to the point most people ran out of water, l was running on ration, with less than a few mills of gatorade and not know where the frigging finish line was, this began to play doubts of whether l would make it or not. Miracously a white bus drove pass and l yelled out 2 words in spanish Ayuda Agua!!! (Help Water) and lucky he handed over 1 bottle of water. This was enough to carry me across to the next checkpoint and eventually to the finish line.
I came in place 77 in approx 5 and a bit hrs... covering 34kms
My shoulders are hammered so l'm off see what unneccessary items l can shell out.
Ok guys thats it from me..
leters
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Posted On: 10 Mar 2010 12:50 am
Hey there Superman!!!
Congratulations on completing Stage 1 (probably Stage 2 when you read this) You have already completed part of your goal not to mention making a fabulous dream come true for yourself and very many others!!! You have already done the hard part- the training, the rest is a celebration of achievements....ENJOY all it has to offer....nothing is impossible !!!! GOOO PETER
Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 06:42 pm
Glad to read that first update Pete, proud of you bro!
Constantly re-affirm to yourself that you are a strong, determined and unstoppable desert warrior and you will keep going for yourself, for your family and for the people who you are helping.
Make sure you do a complete body system/supply/equipment check before you leave each day.
Make sure you keep those fluid& electrolyte levels nice and high (and continue constantly rehydrating overnight).
Keep those feet ticking over each stage.
I've got faith in you Pete, crush this run & be unstoppable!
Gary
Posted On: 09 Mar 2010 11:04 am
Best of luck with the next stage Pete, sounds like the first stage was pretty tough and I'm glad to hear you all made it through. Keep pushing, thinking of you guys.
06 March 2010 04:01 am (GMT-04:00) Santiago
Hi everyone
Yes l made it to San Pedro! thanks cuz for the comment. Yes this has been in the making for the past 6 months and to not have made it to the starting line at Atacama would have been heart wrenching. But lts not live in the past and look forward to the amazing start in the next few days. The race was to start Sunday but organisers have since pushed it back 1 day so we will have an extra day to get over this tiresome thing called Jetlag out of my system. To give you some idea l left Meb airport at 6am and arrived in Santiago at 1.45pm Chile time (same day).. How screwed do you think my sleeping pattern was.. ha! l spent the whole yeterday sleeping! feeling much better now, lm about to go for a bike ride to get the blood pumping and wipe out any cob webs.
The weather here is 31 degrees, most competitors are here and they all look fit and bustling to get this event under way. Its actually quite intimidating as many of them a season campaigners having experienced atleast one desert run in past years.
Language barriers..hmmm was downing fine in New Zealand but in Chile not so well apart from the mandatory hello, goodbye, thank you, bill, water.. So if you have any words in chile that you think will be useful during my stay feel free to advise...
The first night here l spent a good 1 hour communicating to the hotel owner, the conversation went nowhere but patience prevailed. She spoke to me as though l understood but never sighing at the fact that l had not idea and she was probably repeating herself. In the end she used a translating tool on her laptop and thats how we communicated. She wanted to know if l was hungry and if so she would give me a lift to town to a restuarant. Instead she ended up making ham and cheese toast.. Such lovely people.
Well guys thats it from me, and off to explore Atacama by bike.
Ciao Amigo
Peter
Yes l made it to San Pedro! thanks cuz for the comment. Yes this has been in the making for the past 6 months and to not have made it to the starting line at Atacama would have been heart wrenching. But lts not live in the past and look forward to the amazing start in the next few days. The race was to start Sunday but organisers have since pushed it back 1 day so we will have an extra day to get over this tiresome thing called Jetlag out of my system. To give you some idea l left Meb airport at 6am and arrived in Santiago at 1.45pm Chile time (same day).. How screwed do you think my sleeping pattern was.. ha! l spent the whole yeterday sleeping! feeling much better now, lm about to go for a bike ride to get the blood pumping and wipe out any cob webs.
The weather here is 31 degrees, most competitors are here and they all look fit and bustling to get this event under way. Its actually quite intimidating as many of them a season campaigners having experienced atleast one desert run in past years.
Language barriers..hmmm was downing fine in New Zealand but in Chile not so well apart from the mandatory hello, goodbye, thank you, bill, water.. So if you have any words in chile that you think will be useful during my stay feel free to advise...
The first night here l spent a good 1 hour communicating to the hotel owner, the conversation went nowhere but patience prevailed. She spoke to me as though l understood but never sighing at the fact that l had not idea and she was probably repeating herself. In the end she used a translating tool on her laptop and thats how we communicated. She wanted to know if l was hungry and if so she would give me a lift to town to a restuarant. Instead she ended up making ham and cheese toast.. Such lovely people.
Well guys thats it from me, and off to explore Atacama by bike.
Ciao Amigo
Peter
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Posted On: 06 Mar 2010 02:26 pm
hey!!!! i didnt know if you would end up online or not. sounds like your settling well and enjoying the challenge hehe.
Hello
Hola the H is silent ó-la
Good morning
Buenos días bwé-nos dí-as
Good afternoon
Buenas tardes
bwé-nas tár-des
Good evening before 7pm
Buenas tardes
bwé-nas tár-des
Good evening after 7pm
Buenas noches
bwé-nas nó-ces
Good night
Buenas noches
bwé-nas nó-ces
Good bye
Adiós
a-djós
Until tomorrow
Hasta mañana ás-ta ma-nyan-a
Thank you
Gracias
grá-sjas
You're welcome
De nada
de ná-da
Where are you from?
¿De dónde eres?
de dón-de é-res?
¿De dónde es usted?
de dón-de es us-téd?
I need a Doctor
Necesito un doctor ne-ce-si-to un dok-tór
Necesito un médico
ne-ce-si-to un mé-di-ko
How are you?
¿Cómo está usted?formal
kó-mo es-tá us-téd?
¿Cómo estás?familiar
kó-mo es-tás?
Where is the bathroom?
¿Dónde está el baño? dón-de es-tá el ba-nyo?
See you later
Hasta luego ás-ta lwé-go
I am very sorry, I am a Gringo
Lo siento mucho, soy gringo lo sjen-to mú-cho
Please
Por Favor
por fa-bór
What is your name?
¿Cómo se llama?
¿Cómo te llamas? children
My name is
Me nombre es / Me llamo
Write your name
Escriba su nombre formal
Escribe tu nombre familiar
What is the exchange rate?
¿A cómo está el dólar?
This is an emergency!
¡Es una emergencia!
Can you take me to
Puede llevarme a
Do you speak English
¿Habla inglés?
I am from the United States
Soy de los Estados Unidos
I invite you to have dinner
Le invito a cenar.formal
Te invito a cenar.familiar
Allow me to introduce myself
Permítame a presentarme
Please to meet you
Mucho gusto en conocerle /Mucho gusto
Have a nice day
Que tengan un buen día
Shrimp
Lobster
Fish
Camarones
Langosta
Pescado
I would like Mexican food
Me gustaría comida mexicana
I would like Seafood
Me gustarían mariscos
Beer
Cerveza
haha there u go mate. problem solved lol. most important one is the last one which im sure u already know haha.
keep me posted on whats going on. how is chile going in terms of recovery?
01 March 2010 06:04 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
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Posted On: 03 Mar 2010 05:22 am
Hey Petey
Best of luck with this cuz. i know u have had your heart set on this for a while. im glad the flights opened up for you to make it down there.
will keep an eye out on here for your updates.
run hard or run home :D
01 March 2010 05:58 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
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