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PostsAtacama Crossing (2014) blog posts from Emily Woodland
10 October 2014 01:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
I’m a bit of an emotional wreck today as it finally sinks in that the title is all but sewn up, unless something disastrous happens on the last short day. I wouldn’t even let myself believe it until after CP5, 57km into the long day, so the feeling when I crossed the finish line was unbelievable. Ruthann and Cat were giving me a run for my money all day and it was a long old slog. I think the sand dune on section 4 will give me nightmares for a long time. By the last checkpoint my legs had nothing left to give, I knew I didn’t have to push it any more, and I joined up with Cat and James to plod out the last 10km together through the spectacular Moon Valley at sunset… with lots of very bemused tourists wondering what the hell we were doing!
Today’s rest day will be spent bonding with the amazing people I’ve met along this journey. There seems to be a particularly great group this time and I think we’ll be in for a bit of fun when we hit San Pedro tomorrow!!
Thank you all once again so much for your messages, donations and support. Reading them really is the highlight of every day. I can’t wait to celebrate with you all and thank you properly for getting me through this. And, of course, if you haven’t donated yet and think I’ve earned a dollar or two then all will still be welcome.
Glam-O-Meter: My face looks like it’s been hit with a baseball bat and my nose is bright red thanks to the dry air, cold nights and occasional burst of blubbering. My nails are a disaster, my hair is one big clump, and right now I couldn’t care less…
Bodywatch: Feet, unbelievably, are still blister free. Injury niggles aren’t perfect but not bad enough to be a problem on the last short stretch.
Song of the Day: I See Fire by Ed Sheeran
Love you all
xoxo
Today’s rest day will be spent bonding with the amazing people I’ve met along this journey. There seems to be a particularly great group this time and I think we’ll be in for a bit of fun when we hit San Pedro tomorrow!!
Thank you all once again so much for your messages, donations and support. Reading them really is the highlight of every day. I can’t wait to celebrate with you all and thank you properly for getting me through this. And, of course, if you haven’t donated yet and think I’ve earned a dollar or two then all will still be welcome.
Glam-O-Meter: My face looks like it’s been hit with a baseball bat and my nose is bright red thanks to the dry air, cold nights and occasional burst of blubbering. My nails are a disaster, my hair is one big clump, and right now I couldn’t care less…
Bodywatch: Feet, unbelievably, are still blister free. Injury niggles aren’t perfect but not bad enough to be a problem on the last short stretch.
Song of the Day: I See Fire by Ed Sheeran
Love you all
xoxo
08 October 2014 02:55 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Today was a long day
Comments: Total (20) comments
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 04:04 pm
Checked your blog but no update yet. All my friends are routing for you...everyone has got involved. We are all so proud of you Em. Stage 6 will be a 'walk in the park'...or should I say 'sprint' knowing you. Enjoy every minute of your last day. Big hugs Claire x
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 02:23 pm
My God, was I ever willing you through the long haul! And - yes - you flippin well did it again! Well done Petal. Wishing you so much with the last short hop - love you millions xxxxxxx
John Key
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 01:20 pm
What a great first 4 days ! You are doing incredibly well !!! Hope the long march goes well, I am sure it will . Once that is done only 10km stands before you and pizza and coke !
Steve Woodland
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 11:05 am
We kept looking all through the evening for stage updates and breaking news. Then calculating the times and wondering how far you had to go...So pleased to wake up this morning and see what a great finish you'd had with that long day. Nearly there now. Claire has been sharing it with loads of her friends on Facebook and they've all be following. Sooo proud. Nearly there now Em !! Dad xxx
Leonie Lawmon
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 08:20 am
Woo there are no words to describe how proud of you we all are. Really enjoy your last stage. You are a legend. Can you hear us all cheering you on??? It's flipping loud!!!! Right behind you gump. Run like the wind x x x
Tatiana Ward
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 06:35 am
This race is so your's!!! You are absolutely smashing it! Probably like everyone else, checking the site and seeing you've done it again has been the highlight of each morning here this past week...Keep going gorgeous. Just a few kms to go now. Very excited for you xx
Vicky Moy
Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 12:37 am
still amazing chickie! keep on rocking in. i bet that toe nail was holding u back. u're gonna fly now for sure!
xoxo
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 10:29 pm
Am sitting here late at night hoping a bit of telepathy will work -I'm egging you on every step of the way on this long haul. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz (that's the vibes passing over the world to you)Go, my wonder woman, go xxxxxx
Ross Hunt
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 09:25 pm
Stellar effort Em. Toenails are so overrated! All the best for the long day. Ross
Emily Tropper
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 04:44 pm
Eva and I had our own long day yesterday, luckily we were mostly driving. However we have sorted out our business plans so that we can move here. We're going to become towel girls outside of the ironman shower stalls by the beach! We ran our idea past both the grocery store clerk and the girl in the dive shop, one of them is definitely on board. I think if we hang your medal on the towel table they might be more inclined to stop and talk to us too. On another note I saw a fish do something similar to what that lion did in ngorongoro yesterday. Thought it was necessary to share as only you and Belinda will find that as fabulous as I did. I also feel like this image will help you onto victory on the long day and then I can claim partial responsibility. I love you baby!! Keep running!!
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 03:03 pm
Thinking of you on the Long March and hoping feet and calf are holding up. Sure you have it all sorted...a long day but every faith in you. Keep going Em, you're doing just great. Love you lots
Claire x
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 07:47 am
Fantastic you! Aunty Pat and all in Norfolk are wishing you well and so proud of you. Today is the hard one but I know you will pace yourself carefully. I am with you every step and wish you so much strength to get through it. Love you billions xxxxx
Pia Redbourn
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 06:57 am
Sorry, have not commented earlier, but I have been following you! You are doing amazing as always, what a journey! Keep going and I'm sure you are looking as lovely as always (with or without toe nails!). Lots of girl power from the Redbourn girls xxx
ben chandler
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 06:39 am
Go go go - do it for the lakes ! team GEF still routing for u ..... you get that bib and a huge night out on us is a garantee!
natalia watkins
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:17 am
Rocking it Emily - congratulations and hang in there today. Upside of all that salt is you don't need to be carrying around too many electrolytes - just lick your arm!
Rocket pshh
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 03:33 am
Bebe!!!!good job!!!! You were listening to my song!! hehe. Keep it up, and I'm stalking ya xx
Rocket pshh
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 03:33 am
Bebe!!!!good job!!!! You were listening to my song!! hehe. Keep it up, and I'm stalking ya xx
Cynthia Nicot
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 03:07 am
Hey honey! Just back in Hong Kong & super impressed with your performance!! Sorry I haven\'t been in comms earlier! I hope that calf niggle clears up and becomes a giggle. (Ah my pithy rhyming skills). Go strong my nomadic queen. Xx
Cynthia Nicot
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 03:06 am
Hey honey! Just back in Hong Kong & super impressed with your performance!! Sorry I haven't been in comms earlier! I hope that clad niggle clears up and becomes a giggle. (Ah my pithy rhyming skills). Go strong my nomadic queen. Xx
Denvy Lo
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 02:58 am
Em - you are rocking it! Soooo proud of you! Stay strong, and push through. xx
07 October 2014 01:39 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
I began today with trepidation after a conversation with Mary last night about today
Comments: Total (26) comments
Ben Lloyd
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 02:36 am
Awesome effort.... I know i'll be sat at my desk for longer than you'll take to smash the next 80kms. Looking forward to you parading the yellow bib around the office. Just wishing you had an internet enabled go-pro so we could join the fun (without the effort) and see what you're seeing. From what it looks like, you aren't seeing many people up in front of you, so that has to make room for the amazing scenery. enjooy :-)
vanessa vanderwall
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 02:06 am
Go Emily! Following your journey with much interest and admiration. Scenery looks incredible. you are doing so incredibly well. Keep it up and we'll be celebrating together soon xx
Janine Canham
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 12:46 am
Astounding ! You are flying around the course. Remember to keep eating on the long day. Nearly there, just hang on that yellow bib babe, the colour suits you and Hong Kong thanks you for flying the flag for democracy all the way round Chile ;-)
Stephen Woodland
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 11:01 pm
Hi Em. Just back home from Paris to see you scored a blinder again in stage 4. Can't believe that.
So amazing, and not even many of the guys touching you. Will be able to look at some of the pictures now but not sure the detail will be good enough to see the salt encrusted lashes. On you go!!!! Love Dad xx
Endre Iberer
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 08:50 pm
Great blog Emily. Well done and good luck for the rest of the race. Can you please say hello to my running coach Tash Sekulic (Australia) and tell her we're following her progress and are all very proud of her.
Thank you.
Mat L
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:49 pm
Awesome job Em! Bring it home.
Katherine Welsh
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:31 pm
Em you are Wonder Woman! Really enjoying following your journey and what a journey it has been so far! Congratulations sweetheart. Nothing short of what you deserve. More importantly you sound as though you are really enjoying yourself.
Keep it up.
Love ya xxx
Katherine Welsh
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:31 pm
Em you are Wonder Woman! Really enjoying following your journey and what a journey it has been so far! Congratulations sweetheart. Nothing short of what you deserve. More importantly you sound as though you are really enjoying yourself.
Keep it up.
Love ya xxx
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:18 pm
Another day...another yellow bib. Wow, Leonie's right, you are a machine !! We all all in awe at your performance...not too shabby as Nicole would say ! Keep going girl, we are with you in spirit...oh talking of spirit, I'll raise a glass to your amazing achievements. Lots of love Claire x
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:43 pm
You won stage 4!!!!!! UN flippin believable! Go girl go on the log slog next. Every step you take is one nearer the finish and you can do it - I just know you can. Sending you so much love, my fantastic daughter - so very proud of you xxxx
Becks Thomas
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:24 pm
Fantastic effort Em. Day 3 and still in the lead....amazing but not that surprising ;)
Currently in Amsterdam Sheraton Airport Hotel....very interesting NOT!! Off to the land of the Scots tomorrow...will be thinking of you out there...stay strong, keep smiling and do your thing :) xxxx
Leonie Lawmon
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:17 pm
Day 4 too! Woodland you are a machine!
Georgia wants to know if you've seen any camels? :).
Love you so much woooooo and couldn't be more proud. You're incredibly inspiring x x x
Agnes C
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 04:03 pm
So thrilled to hear that you are going so strong and with nice feet! Looks like the scenery at Atacama may be so good that you can do away with iPods... Keep enjoying and keep looking fab! ;)
Ralph Crowley
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 04:00 pm
Good job Emily! I think someone prefers the desert over the rain and wind of Iceland.... Thanks for giving me something awesome to follow all week. I'm so jealous I'm not out there with you guys (although I am enjoying following from the comfort of my desk). Keep it up!
Vanessa Vanderwall
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 02:10 pm
Go Emily you amazing inspiring thing!!!! x
Riitta H
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 02:05 pm
Hi Ems, Can't say how thrilled I've been to follow your times in this race! Your little run in the Dolomites was clearly just a taster.: ) Amazing going so far, keep up the good work! You'll be going across the crud fields as I'm writing this.. let's hope for a few clouds, you'll be at camp soon. Rest well then so you're ready for the long day. Stick to your smart strategies and you'll tick this thing off. Go woman! xx
Emma Roocroft
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 01:57 pm
Hugely proud of you Em... you need to bottle up that tremendous spirit and positivity and sprinkle it over all you BFF's when you get back to HK. I don;t know how you do it but I want some.... mwoah, mwoah, mwoah xx
Robert Hutchinson
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 01:26 pm
Wow - awesome Emily - you\'re kicking ass - wish was there to see it - bring it home Babe, Hutch
Robert Hutchinson
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 01:25 pm
Wow - awesome Emily - you're kicking ass - wish was there to see it - bring it home Babe, Hutch
Johanna N Axelsson
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 01:17 pm
You go girl! Sounds like torture but I love your positive attitude and your spirit. And hey - if you have the best looking feet just tell them that's because you train your feet in killer heels! Can't wait to see you when you are back and hear all about the sweaty details:) love you xxx
Cathy Mullin
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 12:54 pm
Amazing Em, I'm gripped!!!
Hope the lashes survived the salt!!
Let me know if you need me to book your lash top up appt for when you get back!!!
Go Girl!!!
Pat Prendiville
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 12:35 pm
Good onya Em, crushing it as I thought you would!
Keep up the great work.
Vicky Moy
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 12:22 pm
Wow, you ROCK! So proud of you! Am in total awe! And sort of mini hate you and your ridiculously fit bod haha!
Seriously though, keep it up! Am super impressed and fully expect you to smash any previous personal bests. When you're done, we'll all go for some footies and maybe a scrub to get rid of any unintended tan lines. =p
Go go Ems!
Leonie Lawmon
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:20 am
Georgia wants to know if you've built any sandcastles yet? :) x x x x
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:20 am
Another day with the yellow bib! You are just amazing - especially after such a difficult course! I hope tomorrow will be a bit easier for you. Keep going, Woody Gump, keep going - I just know you can do it xxxxxx
ben chandler
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:24 am
I am intrigued by the salt crustyness ...... i hope it shows up will in the photos - all of the stock loan team are routing for you! I am updating them all each day of your progress ...... stay strong.
06 October 2014 04:50 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Today started out by being presented with the yellow leader
Comments: Total (8) comments
Steve Woodland
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 10:41 pm
Wow, just so brill. Seems like 3 in a row too!!!
Meet Kimio Iijima my old friend from Hydrus at the exhibition in Paris today and told he where you were. He said to say well done and that I need to send him a picture with the yellow top. Hope Stage 4 is kind to you. Lots of love. Dad x
Becks Thomas
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 07:34 pm
Emily, not sure how many times I will write YOU ROCK on this site but you do.....seriously amazing stuff!! I am now in Rotterdam having had a brief flirtation with Stockholm and the seriously gorgeous personal trainers in the gym at the Grand Hotel. Have no idea how/why but where we stayed had the best hotel I have EVER been in and the HOTTEST PT's - there were actually 4 of them...sadly no pics for you but just imagine CK ads...you get the picture! I made it twice there in 24 hours! LOL!!
Hopefully that has made you smile.....
Anyway enough of my stories - keep that yellow bib, the fantastic tan streaks that you are famous for, plus the gorgeous smile and you will be winning...
PS. Gigi I like the surf shop idea :) Maybe I can teach pilates/yoga on the boards one day!! :D
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 06:23 pm
We are all very proud of you Em. Looks like that Bib will be yours again. Look after yourself and stay safe.
Love Claire x
Elaine Jones
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 03:56 pm
Well done Emily you are amazingx
Agnes C
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 03:51 pm
What a machine you are!!! Can't wait to hear more of your amazing adventures. Stay happy and stay strong!! Big hugs XX
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 08:15 am
Hey - the yellow bib for two days! Well done you xx Sounds like you are having a great time out there. So proud of you Petal - keep up that determination and you will get there. Good luck on the next bout - am with you all the way xxxxx
Giselle Tropper
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 06:47 am
The tan situation is amazing, possibly even better than the fact that you are still going to be wearing the leader bib in the morning. When we kayak, I might go for the leg stripe or handprint look as well, just to add a bit of flavor. Then we can both go out together with your leader bib. Definitely at the nicest place in HK to see if anyone notices. Eva and I found our future business today. We're opening a surf shop. Given that none of us knows how to surf, we might have to outsource all the work, but u think that's ok. We can focus on our "ironman support" hobby.
ben chandler
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 05:48 am
photos there are ! it all looks amazing - esp in the water .. to confirm, waist for u in knee for most? stay strong - eat well - and even up that tan.
05 October 2014 03:04 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
A short-ish day today at 35km, but the highest altitude of the week starting at ~3200m and allegedly going downhill throughout the day although certainly didn
Comments: Total (14) comments
Giselle Tropper
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:37 am
As requested, you are winning, which will make our conversations with the ironmen tomorrow even easier. Although we managed to chat to this Brazilian guy without bringing you up. So if you are tired, you can chill if you need, we might still be ok. By the way, we ( and that includes you ) are moving here. Not sure why we never thought of that before. Can't wait to see you on the other side!!!!
Adam C
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 12:11 am
Holy Crap. You are on fire. Well done.
Hope the early river work on Day 2 wasn't too bad
Ben Lloyd
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 12:11 am
Yo. Looking awesome so far. Great work. Left foot.... right foot...... repeat. You seem to be doing that just fine, and quite a bit quicker than almost everyone else!!!!!
Steve Woodland
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 10:39 pm
Can't get this blessed internet to function at more than a snails pace [yes, this is Paris!] but it looks like you've been going a lot faster than that. Super leg Em! Dad x
Leonie Lawmon
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 08:38 pm
You rockstar legend you! The power of the woooooooo be with you my supersonic sis x x x x
Eva Au
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 08:28 pm
Just checked the breaking news and you came first among the ladies again in stage 2!! Mental!! Well done you crazy chick!
We just came back from a run (hmm), it is hot here in Kona and we only did a fraction of your distance. We saw so many ironmen and ironwomen training this morning 😠We walked along the lava beach, watching the sea and the waves. We talked to an ironman coach from Brazil and a guy who is here for his 31st (!) time ironman world championship race (he is so chilled). We are LOVING it here. So lucky to be here this week.
Enjoy the rest of your day and good luck tomorrow! xoxo
Brian WElsh
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 05:00 pm
Great work EM!
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 03:28 pm
Wow...wow and wow !! Brilliant...as we knew you would be. By the looks of things you're going pretty well in Stage 2 too. Well done and enjoy every minute of it (even though it's hard to breathe).
Very proud Claire xx
Janine Canham
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:25 am
Wow Emily, impressive start - keep chicking those guys ! ;-)
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 08:35 am
Wow Petal! What a brilliant start! Keep going well but it really doesn't matter what position you are just as long as you get to the finish. Loads of luck tomorrow. Sending you hugs and kisses xxxxxxxx
John Key
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 07:20 am
Speedy !! What a great 1st day ,well done and keep it up ! Altitude will be better now you have descended a few hundred metres so hopefully it'll feel better on the lungs tmrw .
Becks Thomas
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 06:18 am
Hey Em, great work, especially for keeping the lashes on with wraparounds....love it!!
I did my obligatory run around my parents village yesterday thinking of you running in the Atacama! Awesome....made me so happy!!!
Hope day 2 proves to be a good one for you and great to hear you have some great brit tent buddies to keep you entertained :) Classic.
Off to Stockholm in a few hours so will check in on your from there :)
Hugs! Becks x
Tatiana Ward
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 05:31 am
Get in there girl! Uber impressive first stage time - keep it up. I second Ben: on the bucket list! xx
ben chandler
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 03:19 am
go on! great to see u kicking off in style ...... sounds amazing - its on the bucket list for sure!
04 October 2014 01:35 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Check in and briefing is done and it's now starting to feel real. Final weight 7.2kg pre-water. In a few hours we set off for Camp 1 and the first stage begins tomorrow. I've spent the last couple of days seeing as much of this incredible region as possible while trying to combine it with some altitude acclimatization. A few observations thus far
Comments: Total (7) comments
Janine Canham
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 11:46 pm
Go Emily ! Cheering you on from the comfort of my desk in Hong Kong :-)
But feeling a tad envious at the same time. Look forward to hearing all about the course as I 'may" one day be tempted by Atacama. Have a great race/week x
Giselle Tropper
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 09:03 pm
Hi baby!!!!!! I am so proud of you! I would love you to bits if you were completely dysfunctional, but it's fun to get to show off about someone you love, so keep killing it! I also want you to know that I was not able to spell dysfunction on my own, the spell checker saved me. I am with Eva and we are stalking you happily. Can't wait to see your ranking when they post, it will make it much easier to hit on the ironman athletes in Kona. So not only are you running across a desert with a heavy pack but you are also our spiritual wing woman. Did you ever think you could accomplish so much in one go???? I love you baby! Keep running!
Eva Au
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 08:51 pm
Aloha! Looks like you came first among the ladies on Stage one and third overall???!!! You are simply AMAZING! Your hard work is paying off. Still waiting for the official results online. Best of luck with the next few stages. Looking forward to reading your update soon x
Mallette de la Riva
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 12:50 pm
Wishing you all the best Emily. Just thought of you after seeing the 2PEAKS results. I think what you are doing is absolutely amazing. Take care, stay safe, wishing you good sleep every night and see you some time in one of the HK races.
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 09:05 am
Good Luck Em. Sure you will be brilliant. Take good care of yourself. Looking forward to seeing all the fab pictures...go girl !!
Sending you buckets of love
Claire x
Becks Thomas
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 07:21 am
Em, just another challenge for you....if it was always the same you would be bored ;)
Hahaha seriously though I have every faith you can meet this challenge and thrive...
As for me taking my parents to paris proved to be more than an adventure - lets just say we have a guide anytime any of us go to paris again ever and i am on first name basis with some undercover cops from the 1st arrondissement! Priceless trip....
Enjoy the experience and I'll keep tracking you from around Europe! First stop for me Frankfurt!
Lol Bxx
Adam C
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 12:32 am
Best wishes Emily,
Was huffing up Mt Parker yesterday to a stunning altitude of 500m and thought of you.
Hope the jet lag/altitude has settled down.
01 October 2014 01:56 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
36 hours and one missed connection after leaving my Bloomberg terminal and a mass city-wide democracy protest behind, and here I finally am
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Ross Hunt
Posted On: 03 Oct 2014 05:20 am
For those still sat at their Bloomberg terminals it's grey and rainy outside today in HK ;) Make the most of your amazing location!
Good luck - I'll be following your endeavours.
Ross
Katherine Welsh
Posted On: 02 Oct 2014 07:51 pm
Good luck Em! Looking forward to reading about your journey. You will be fab. Enjoy every second. Much love x
16 September 2014 08:45 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
I just did a double-take at my calendar thinking how fast this rolled around!! However that is indeed the case, so it must be time to say hi to my fellow competitors. I'm super excited to be heading to San Pedro in just two weeks' time and meeting you all. I'm arriving 3 days early to do some touristy bits and try to acclimatise to the altitude, so if anyone else is around please do holler.
One more big training weekend to go and then tapering, yikes. I've done about the best I can do prep-wise, given my working hours, but sadly re-introducing the weighted backpack after a great race in Lavaredo has flared up the injury niggles that forced me to walk most of the second half of Iceland. What will be, will be, now… but at least if that happens in Atacama I'll still be able to enjoy the stunning scenery and make friends around the camp fire J
As in my previous races I will be fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in memory of my cousin's beautiful daughter Emma Kingston, who we lost to this cruel disease at just 20 years old before the Iceland race last year. I notice there are a few others running for CF charities this time too, which is fantastic! https://www.justgiving.com/Emily-Woodland2
See you all very soon
Em
Xoxo
Comments: Total (3) comments
Hazel Youens
Posted On: 29 Sep 2014 08:24 pm
Good luck hon Looking forward to reading your blog and seeing how you are doing. Take care xxx
Steve Woodland
Posted On: 29 Sep 2014 06:39 am
Good Luck Em. No doubt you will meet-up with lots of old friends. Should be quite different from last year in Iceland !!! Dad x
Susan Ortiz
Posted On: 21 Sep 2014 11:44 am
Hi Em,
yes..... only 7 days... I'm also very excited.
I will arrive in San Pedro on Thursday. So I'll have one day for acclimatisation. Maybe then you can tell me already what you've seen on Wednesday ;-)
See you soon
Susan
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Hazel Youens
Posted On: 13 Oct 2014 03:07 pm
ben chandler
Posted On: 13 Oct 2014 08:30 am
Dave Rabo
Posted On: 13 Oct 2014 12:28 am
Dad W
Posted On: 12 Oct 2014 08:58 pm
Becks Thomas
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 07:42 pm
Adam C
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 10:41 am
Claire Woodland
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 08:59 am
Babs Atkins
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 08:58 am
Rebecca Pattinson
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 08:12 am