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Atacama Crossing (2012) blog posts from Matthew LeBow

09 March 2012 05:43 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Alright stage 5 is in the  books!  It was an outstanding stage.  We had head winds, lightening, rain, thunder, mine fields, (being next to a mind field with leki poles in llghtening storm not recommended).   46 miles of driving, Started the day with a 10k run and than the heat set in and it was trekking forward.  Finished the night feeling pretty beat up feet are hurting a little with several large blisters but other than feeling Excellent!  Tomorrow I put this one in the booksl  Thank you all for your comments and support it means a lot out here to know others are pulling for you it is an extreme motivation.  Check face book tomorrow afternoon for the happy conclusion.   Thanks All

 

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Posted On: 15 Mar 2012 10:29 pm

Perhaps the craziest mofo I have ever met. Congrats on a great achievement. Overloaded with water, blistered feet and who knows what else, you never wavered. Even pulling Massimo out of the gutter and pushing him on shows your grit and character. I could never tell if you just won the lotery or marched for 40KMS. Your energy never changed and your smile never dropped. You were definatly the moral boost our tent needed at the end of a long day. Cheers my friend.

Posted On: 10 Mar 2012 02:24 pm

GO GO GO Last run, do your best, save the best for last!!!!! You have always been determined and it is paying off now. LOVE ya MOM GOD Bless!!!!*****

Posted On: 10 Mar 2012 01:47 pm

Awesome Job! So happy you did such a great job, and sure you are happy the end is here. See you soon. Love ya.

Posted On: 10 Mar 2012 05:09 am

No mention of your partner huh? You bury the dead weight? Good runnings man!

Posted On: 10 Mar 2012 02:30 am

Great Job! Matthew you certainly have a lot of perservance, you are mighty strong. I am so happy it is over! Have a great rest tonite and be sure to relax. Love ya

07 March 2012 06:32 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Stage 4 is complete, 2 to go.  Yesterday and this morning where extremely difficult with lots of climbing some, almost vertical in sand dune canons yesterday.  Today started with an almost 6 mile climb.  They described it as up and downs I seem only to remember the ups.  The Slat flats this afternoon where brutally hot with some rough terrain under foot.  Felt good crossing the finish line and was rewarded with a literal desert oaisis  had a quick swim first contact with water other than for drinking in 4 days.  2 stages left!  Next update will be Friday afternoon : )

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Posted On: 09 Mar 2012 02:24 am

keep it up dad hope you kicked some sand flats ass today love you have funn

Posted On: 08 Mar 2012 03:26 pm

Good times Matt. Keep up the motivation. Big day. Crush it.

Posted On: 08 Mar 2012 02:51 pm

YOU ARE AMAZING BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted On: 08 Mar 2012 11:48 am

Glad you were able to jump in that water. There were pictures of it on the internet and it looked very inviting. I bet it was very refreshing. Be Careful and take it easy. Hope it is relatively flat today. Love ya MOM

Posted On: 08 Mar 2012 11:11 am

I can't wait to see all your pictures were going to stat an album titled LeBows many adventures I figure we can put our wedding in there too cause its been an adventure as well lol love you miss you can't wait to see my Lebow

05 March 2012 07:02 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Stage 2 complete!  A tough day out in the sun but we where rewarded with some of the most awesome scenery I have ever scene.  Have a couple of small blisters and back and shoulders are a little sore, mainly because I have been carrying an extra 4.4 lbs of water for the last 65K!  Miss read the rules and figured it out at end of stage today.  Whoops.  I guess I will just be a little stronger.  The 4 Deserts staff has been outstanding!  Till tomorrow.

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Posted On: 08 Mar 2012 01:04 am

Matthew, I hope you are feeling well and not overdoing it. You have a lot of stamina but listen to your body. Wishing you the best! Love ya Mom

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 09:58 pm

hi! are you crazy i would not be able to survive out there. once i get to the stage 1 finish line i would be on my hands and knees. good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 08:55 pm

Keep it up Matt, very proud of you.. Think about "Two Old Kooks in a Canoe".. Keep Calm and Carry On!! kd

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 08:53 pm

Get some Matt!

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 11:55 am

wake up LEBOW TIME TO KICK SOME ASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO GET SOME LOVE YOU BABY

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 06:37 am

hey its me looks so amazing there how were the dunnes that looked fun saw your you tube video you looked great i watch for updats all the time like im the atecama stalker lol your picture from stage 2 are incredible shots of you walking acrooss the dessert alone with amazing back rounds im so proud of you words cant express the smile on my face as i tell or show everyone does ,hunter says woof woof he needs his daddy love you your doing great what an amazing adventure next one im coming lol

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 05:56 am

hey matt way to go my mom showed us all the pictres and the video looks so cool me and little red love you oh ya hunter too see ya tommy

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 04:33 am

You are doing an awesome job. Moved up in the ranks too! Dad & are proud of you. Keep up the good work. Take it easy and try to get some rest tonight. Darren is updating us on where your pictures are, some nice ones today. Love ya hope your back and shoulders are better in the morning. Love Mom

04 March 2012 05:31 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Day one is behind us!  21 miles of short breathes and sore feet!  10000' hurts the lungs.   Feeling good, had some equipment issues and had to do some re-arranging in the middle of the course.  The scenery is absolutely OUTSTANDING!.  Legs feel ok lower altitude now lungs feeling a bit better.  Tomorrow we do 26.2!

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Posted On: 07 Mar 2012 12:23 am

pain is fear leaving the body!!! keep it up dad love you stay hydrated dont carry chris the whole way!!!

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 02:43 am

You'd better start sharing some toothpaste with CB or find some gum or you are going to be bummed my friend! Keep getting it!

Posted On: 05 Mar 2012 10:02 pm

Keep it up, take it nice and easy! Doing a great job! love ya

Posted On: 05 Mar 2012 01:49 am

awesome babe way to go i love you