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Jean Mouret

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Atacama Crossing (2014) blog posts from Jean Mouret

11 October 2014 08:26 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

9.8 KM today to complete the official 250 km Friday was a good recovery day for me and in the morning I decided to run the final stage of 9.8 km .I begged our tentmate Ash (an 8 time Atacama participant in the top 20) to be my official personal pacer. We managed to complete the course in 48 minutes with no hurdles .... Sandy was at the finish line and handed me the official finisher medal ... We had a fantastic week, isolated from our daily lives, and feel we have re energized ourselves ! I finished 62nd overall ... 8th in my age group another good line on my sport accomplishement resume . Back to Victoria tomorrow around 16 hours journey ...

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Mona Monira Dimacali

Posted On: 13 Oct 2014 01:12 pm

Congratulation:)Happy to hear that you are both safe,i enjoyed to follow your adventure.Hope to see you in hong kong. Have a good flight back to canada.

Jean DU CHE

Posted On: 13 Oct 2014 06:08 am

Really really really impressive. Bravo

philippe Col

Posted On: 12 Oct 2014 01:18 am

Thanks , it was fun following your adventure. See u soon. Bravo. Philippe

philippe Col

Posted On: 12 Oct 2014 01:18 am

Thanks , it was fun following your adventure. See u soon. Bravo. Philippe

10 October 2014 01:49 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Sandy did not start the long march…her blister were too serious caused by sand with wrong shoes I was disappointed …..but there is no point suffering the goal is to have an enjoyable experience.
I enjoyed myself and completed stage 5 & 6 around 14 hours back in camp at 10 pm was a real treat I promised Sandy not to hurt or injured myself , it was all about food intake, power walking , mental game and ….advil….the course director design the race like a boot camp:
We climbed a 200 meters dune deep sand up to 35 degree, let you walk through water in the salt desert …
Today is rest day , I will finish my book I have kept with me all the time tearing off the pages read to save weight !
Tomorrow is only 8 km , I look forward going back home and work .
Thank you all for your messages !
Jean & Sandy

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Stéphanie du Ché

Posted On: 13 Oct 2014 06:13 am

ayaaaaa.... Sandy, soooo sorry for you but, Mon Dieu, des ampoules you just cannot do anything... We really enjoyed following you during these incredible days... Enjoy the rest of the trip!! Sooooo impressed by the project!! Je vous embrasse tous les deux bien fort. Stéphanie du Ché

pierre Mouret

Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 11:50 am

Bravo, nous sommes desoles pour Sandy,peut elle faire malgre tout la derniere etape Pierre & Nathalie

javier serrano

Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 08:38 am

amazing, you guys are impressive. this is almost done and soon youll be back. enjoy your last push. lots of love

philippe col

Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 03:05 am

Sandy : sorry to hear about the blisters. it must have been nightmare but anyhow i beleive you are still very proud of yourself as you should be. Jean , tout simplement Chapeau ! Philippe

philip PARIS

Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 02:56 am

Both of you did very well and I am proud of you. Most important is that I look forward to seeing you back home in good health.Philip

07 October 2014 01:55 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 3 done! It was really hard but we both finished. Sand, sand,sand, heat and hard crusty salt flats. Climbed a huge dune, actually we crawled on all fours! Sandy has two feet full of blisters but is hoping to sleep it off. Another long day of 42 km under 40 degree heat tomorrow. It is all unbelievably difficult but hope we will both pull through. Best part is getting back to our tentmates each day. It

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Mona Monira Dimacali

Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 01:08 pm

Dune could be fun and dangerous aswell.Keep it Strong and Safety. Praying for your good health and to your team mates as well.. Go go goOdluck Jean

philippe col

Posted On: 10 Oct 2014 11:07 am

Hope you are still in good spirit. I am following your results each day like a TV series, anxious to know how u r doing . Congratulations to Sandy , now in 87th place. I saw you must have arrived hand in hand in stage 4. congratulations again to both of you , its all very amazing , so much endurence and stamina , very impressive !! full support from here in Ham Tin !!

Pam McCorquodale

Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 08:34 pm

Here's hoping after a good night's sleep and some feet pampering your blisters are healing. I tried commenting yesterday but have no idea where it went (one of the mysteries of internet). We're off to Lac le Jeune so will have to wait until you are home to hear about the rest of the trek. I'll be thinking of you both while away. We're all impressed with you.

Pierre MOURET

Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 08:07 am

Bravo a tous les 2, belle remontee au classement.une arrivee main dans la main que du bonheur!je vous envie de partager une telle experience. Pierre et Nathalie

philippe col

Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:32 am

it seems to be more and more difficult. i am sudffering just reading the comments. Well congratulations for such an achievement. Hope ypu have a good night sleep and can forget the blisters. love to both of you ! Keep going .

philip Paris

Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 03:57 am

Bravo ! Keep it up ! and enjoy the scenery for us !

DUCHE Jean

Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 02:11 am

well done ! keep courage. I am very impressed !

06 October 2014 04:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Both Sandy and Jean completed the day almost 9 hours on the road very tough dealing with minor blister. Again fantastic scenery, very difficult terrain ,river crossing and long endless straight

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Javier serrano

Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 12:51 am

You guys are amazing. Second day and holding the fort straight. Awesomeness. No pasaran! xxx

Ginny Reading

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 01:37 pm

I can't even imagine how exhausted you must be. I spent my day in the comfort of CX flying back from Sydney! Best of luck with stage 3.

Pierre MOURET

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 11:24 am

Le parcours me parait costaud, il faut s'économiser.j'espère que tout va bien,vous nous faites honneur,BRAVO. Pierre & Nathalie

05 October 2014 04:40 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 1 is done! We both survived

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DUCHE Jean

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 06:24 am

Allez les petits ! just keep the blisters out of you feet, and enjoy the beautiful landscape which are surrounding you. Kiss / Jean

philippe col

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:49 am

Hi Jean and Sandy 2nd stage must be getting tougher, I see the times are longer . i am even more impressed . Keep going Adios Amigos, hasta manana. Buenas noches. philippe

Javier serrano

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:36 am

Allez Les Mourets!!! Jean is coming on very well on the overall! very proud of you both! I am sure Sandy will come closer and closer in the next days Keep up! you making us all proud love

Javier serrano

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:36 am

Allez Les Mourets!!! Jean is coming on very well on the overall! very proud of you both! I am sure Sandy will come closer and closer in the next days Keep up! you making us all proud love

Javier serrano

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:36 am

Allez Les Mourets!!! Jean is coming on very well on the overall! very proud of you both! I am sure Sandy will come closer and closer in the next days Keep up! you making us all proud love

Philip Paris

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:06 am

Good to hear from you. Yesterday I was at Robuchon... White I was eating my dessert...I was thinking that you were also eating desert !!! in a different way !!! Bon courage.Je suis avec vous !! Philip everyone has got different desert !!!

Philip Paris

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:05 am

Good to hear from you. Yesterday I was at Robuchon... White I was eating my dessert...I was thinking that you were also eating desert !!! in a different way !!! Bon courage.Je suis avec vous !! Philip everyone has got different desert !!!

Philip Paris

Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 02:05 am

Good to hear from you. Yesterday I was at Robuchon... White I was eating my dessert...I was thinking that you were also eating desert !!! in a different way !!! Bon courage.Je suis avec vous !! Philip everyone has got different desert !!!

Pam McCorquodale

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 11:30 pm

After all these months you're finally there and I'm rooting for you both. Haven't heard from Julian so assuming all is well with Toddy. Trying to come up with a name for the new addition - Hettie? Harley? it has to go with Hector. Keep strong and sleep well.

Mona Monira Dimacali

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:54 pm

Go go go jean&Sandy:) A beautiful couple, such admireable for being adventurous And Brave.Goodluck and Stay troNg for both of you.. RegardS Mona

Philippe Col

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 06:25 pm

Allez les Mourets !, Very brave adventure , keep going , that would be sweet if you arrived holding hands. Bravo , love. Philippe

Debbie S

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 06:08 pm

Way to go guys. Jean that wasn't very nice to leave Sandy in the dust. LOL Wish I could be there to cheer you on! debbie

Ginny Reading

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 10:39 am

Go Sandy (and Jean!!). I have been thinking of you both a lot and will continue to do so tomorrow as I fly back to HK (and all the protests there). Stay strong and I look forward to hearing how Day 2 went.

PIERRE MOURET

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:05 am

Bonjour de Marseille, Bravo pour vos performances, c'est fabuleux, bon courage pour la suite. Nous vous embrassons. Pierre & Nathalie

Regan Dziadyk

Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 05:19 am

Way to go you two:) only 6 more days to go!! Stay strong and you both got this!! So very proud of both of you:) lots of love xo

03 October 2014 02:16 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We arrived in San Pedro de Atacama. Very, very dry. Very, very barren. We spend the day exploring and checking out the terrain. Going to be very, very challenging. Right now we're going through our packs again and again trying every single way to keep it as light as possible - cutting off corners on packaging, shortening ties, shortening straps, counting everything out, every gram saved will keep our backs happy! Check-in is tomorrow morning then we set off for Camp 1. So far, all's good. Trying to stay calm......will keep you all posted!

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Sandra and Michael Ormiston

Posted On: 04 Oct 2014 02:06 pm

Good luck to both of you! What a great challenge and experience! We will be following you! Keep it up!!!

Sandra and Michael Ormiston

Posted On: 04 Oct 2014 02:06 pm

Good luck to both of you! What a great challenge and experience! We will be following you! Keep it up!!!

Ginny Reading

Posted On: 04 Oct 2014 08:26 am

Good luck Sandy and Jean! I will be thinking of you and sending positive energy!

MOURET Danièle

Posted On: 03 Oct 2014 03:01 pm

Pierre, Nathalie et Maman vous souhaitent bonne chance et beaucoup de courage. A plus tard. Nous vous embrassons.

26 September 2014 01:56 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Pack is almost there but 24 pound feels way too heavy if you want to run .... no interesting food in it yet I ve got make big decision in the next few days as an eclectic epicurian sacrifices need to be made to finish this race ..

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Pam McCorquodale

Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 11:59 pm

Take care of your poor blistered feet, Sandy. I don't know how the 2 of you manage in the heat and sand (more power to you). We're heading up to Lac le Jeune on Friday so won't be able to check in on your progress until we get home. Looking forward to hearing all about your experience.

22 September 2014 09:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

After talking with my mother in Marseille , I think I figured a formula I need for the race :1 gram =1 calories .... however something must be wrong my bag is way too heavy ...shall I take away the foie gras or the saucisson ? Drink is another issue which Digestif to take to forget the electrolyte taste before bed time ?

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