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PostsAtacama Crossing (2014) blog posts from Kristinet Van der Westhuizen
10 October 2014 03:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Jip, it took me a while to get into the desert groove!
But after yesterday’s long march, I know I’ve got what it takes.
I love the desert, any desert!!
Atacama 0 – the starcks 1
But I must confess, I had no idea that this race would be so tough!!! Hierdie woestyn is ‘n BITCH!
But we do love bitches
Timo and I ran together the whole day..or rather shuffle. 3 flags run, 2 flag walk. Mr. starck had one or two personality failures…I politely ignored it, and marched on. Maybe I was the bitch yesterday…hahahah..but I just wanted to get us to that finish line asap. At the hot water point, my poor Timo had to eat his dinner in sub 5 mins, because I wanted to keep going.
Then he had to pull me home the last 8km. between blisters, hurting ankles…we got home just before 9pm last night!
Mense, dit was ‘n moer lang dag. Maar ons het hom soos ‘n overweight olifant ge-eet…stukkie vir stukkie.
There is so much to tell, but I’m too hungry to write at the moment.
The rations are looking rather sad at the moment, between Timo and I we have 1 coffee and 1 rooibos tea left to drink, 2 freeze dried meals, a few gels(I will only eat those disgusting things if I am about to die), and some power bar sweets that we got from warren.
I want steak!!!!! And beer!!!!!
Even though this race was the mother of all mothers…I’m already plotting and planning on how to improve with my next desert adventure. This one almost broke me…but I am half titanium afterall.
Genoeg strooi gepraat vir eers, ek gaan nou krummels in my rugsak soek om te eet.
westie
But after yesterday’s long march, I know I’ve got what it takes.
I love the desert, any desert!!
Atacama 0 – the starcks 1
But I must confess, I had no idea that this race would be so tough!!! Hierdie woestyn is ‘n BITCH!
But we do love bitches
Timo and I ran together the whole day..or rather shuffle. 3 flags run, 2 flag walk. Mr. starck had one or two personality failures…I politely ignored it, and marched on. Maybe I was the bitch yesterday…hahahah..but I just wanted to get us to that finish line asap. At the hot water point, my poor Timo had to eat his dinner in sub 5 mins, because I wanted to keep going.
Then he had to pull me home the last 8km. between blisters, hurting ankles…we got home just before 9pm last night!
Mense, dit was ‘n moer lang dag. Maar ons het hom soos ‘n overweight olifant ge-eet…stukkie vir stukkie.
There is so much to tell, but I’m too hungry to write at the moment.
The rations are looking rather sad at the moment, between Timo and I we have 1 coffee and 1 rooibos tea left to drink, 2 freeze dried meals, a few gels(I will only eat those disgusting things if I am about to die), and some power bar sweets that we got from warren.
I want steak!!!!! And beer!!!!!
Even though this race was the mother of all mothers…I’m already plotting and planning on how to improve with my next desert adventure. This one almost broke me…but I am half titanium afterall.
Genoeg strooi gepraat vir eers, ek gaan nou krummels in my rugsak soek om te eet.
westie
08 October 2014 01:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
And finally
Comments: Total (16) comments
Ronel Nattrass
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:06 pm
Yes Yes Yes!! thats what I like to hear. Hurtbox kicking in! Well done julle twee. Lang dag en dan kort daggie en dan is dit als weer verby en dan huil mens weer dat dit verby is. Geniet elke oomblik! Sien uit om te hoor hoe vandag was...
Ronel Nattrass
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:06 pm
Yes Yes Yes!! thats what I like to hear. Hurtbox kicking in! Well done julle twee. Lang dag en dan kort daggie en dan is dit als weer verby en dan huil mens weer dat dit verby is. Geniet elke oomblik! Sien uit om te hoor hoe vandag was...
Ronel Nattrass
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:06 pm
Yes Yes Yes!! thats what I like to hear. Hurtbox kicking in! Well done julle twee. Lang dag en dan kort daggie en dan is dit als weer verby en dan huil mens weer dat dit verby is. Geniet elke oomblik! Sien uit om te hoor hoe vandag was...
Wilmien Vd westhuizen
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:02 pm
Hi as jy hier lees dan het julle die woestyn getem / so trots op julle twee / ja nee as anita kan hekel dan doen ek sokkies v d tafel by kamers ! Ek weet vanand is dit Starks 2 en woestyn 0 / charm die fotograaf vir couple foto v d woestyn honeymoon !! Ek en mena en terr stuur groete en baie positiewe vibes xxxxxxxxxxx
Carl-Martin Starck
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 03:31 pm
Damn diet alles, my kommentaar aan jou giester iewers verloor het in die wêreld weg. Hi Kris. We feel with your feet, and the pain in your body. But do you know the song: You´ll never walk alone? Therefore Don't worry - be happy! The finish line is in front of you. We Starcks from Germany hope, that you reach the finish line of the marathon-stage 5 well and you both, Timo and You, are well. We embrace you and wish you and Timo all the luck in the world!
Megan Knipe
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 10:27 am
Die woestyn wilder as my buurman?
Dink aan jou elke dag!
Eet ma daai race food =) its good for you
Megan Knipe
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 10:27 am
Die woestyn wilder as my buurman?
Dink aan jou elke dag!
Eet ma daai race food =) its good for you
Maree Louw
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 09:50 am
Bly om te hoor jy en timo kan saam woestyn grappies maak! Kids is jaloers op daai sandduin, jy moes maar jou slaapmst gebruik het vir duneboard... Teen tyd dat jy dit lees is julle klaar met langdag en ek hoop dit het goed gegaan,. Sal timo se tracker dophou, seker ounag hier by ons wees. So trots op jou, jy is die coolste antie! Groete daar vir swarrie timo - dink ook eiland vakansie dalk beter vir volgende honeymoon
YOKO KIMOTO
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 09:45 am
Kriss,Timo,Warren please enjoy:)))))
I'm praying from Japan:)))))!!!
Liezl Schlebusch
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 07:33 am
Hi julle 2 mal woestyn mense. Kan net dink dat julle baie fun het so tussendeur die suffer. Sterkte vi die die lang dag. Dink aan jou en jou wingman. x
Anita Kruger
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 07:30 am
Well done HOUSE STARK! Moet nooit die waarde van 'n wingman onderskat nie! Jy klink so positief en dit is great om die lang dag aan te pak. Hoop jy het nog ietsie oor om te eet na die 30 min intervalle. Anders moet jy maar bedel by die pakdonkies...no shame in that, I say! Klink of ek 'n pedi moet bespreek vir jou wanneer jy terug is! Arme voete.
PS: Ek het eers weer ophou hekel - so not to worry - personality still in tacked.
Wanneer jy die lees is daar net 16 km oor op laaste dag - en selfs ek kan dit doen (bahahaha!). See ya soon!
euodia kruger
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 06:32 am
sterkte vir die lang dag, maar as jy die lees is dit agter die rug. groete vir timo. Jens Voight sê altyd "Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do." As jy nie weet vie Jensie is nie vra enige duitse boetman
Julie Ann Smit
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 06:19 am
Aw, hello KrisWest! Wow, from the photos the desert expanse is breathtaking and absolutely gorgeous and it's only the brave and courageous who'll tackle it on foot in a race. Really admire your adventure spirit, determination and forging ahead despite 'eina' feet. So nice that you and Timo are looking out for each other and crossed the CP together. Watching your progress and thinking of you! Keep going and well done! xx
Phillip Moore
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:30 am
Kris - the long march is what it is, but I'm sure if not the body your mind will get you across that line. A CP at a time (as u stated), it's about finishing first & foremost. Sterkte :) Philby
Andrew Espin
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 05:07 am
Hey my friend woohoo kicking the deserts ass!
You sound strong and I know the long stage is gonna be a breeze for you!
Looking forward to catching up with you after for a debrief!Please say howsit and a well down to Timo from us here
Juani Derksen
Posted On: 09 Oct 2014 04:05 am
KW, ek moet bieg dit gee my nogal 'n kick om jou naam in die breaking news updates te lees!!! Well done op jou goeie dag!! Bly jy en Timo kon dit saam doen!! Help seker om 'n wingman te he vir motivering!! Hoor hier - vrek baie sterkte vir vandag se lang stretch!! Klink erg wild!! Sal aan jou dink!! X
07 October 2014 03:06 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Trekking 101
Atacama 1
Comments: Total (12) comments
Nell Harris
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:00 pm
Ons sit hier op Stillies en dink aan jou daar in die verre woestyn. Vasbyt pappie, ons weet jy kan.
Helene Smit
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 11:55 am
Oi! Moenie dat ek hoor jy kla nie... Jy is immers my sterkwees inspirasie elke week! Lyk my my held(in) het toe al die tyd voete van vleis ;) Sterkte girl! Hoop die woestyn-magic oortref die seer.
Luzanne van Zyl
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 10:42 am
Hey chicken!!!! Sjoe, nee, die West gaan le nie!! BAIE sterkte daar, dink aan jou, jy maak my SO trots!!!! Soos jy altys se, "If you do not puke faint or die, keep on going!" !!
Groete vir Timo! Loo xxx
Ronel Nattrass
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 08:40 am
Kris, sterk wees!! ons volg jou every step of the way.Emelie stuur 'n spoeg dribbletjie, Benjamin stuur 'n high five. Well done sover. Einde is in sig. Ons hou vanaand by hurtbox 'n minuut stilte vir jou. Hoop jy geniet dit darm en jou voete hou!! R
Ronel Nattrass
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 08:40 am
Kris, sterk wees!! ons volg jou every step of the way.Emelie stuur 'n spoeg dribbletjie, Benjamin stuur 'n high five. Well done sover. Einde is in sig. Ons hou vanaand by hurtbox 'n minuut stilte vir jou. Hoop jy geniet dit darm en jou voete hou!! R
Ronel Nattrass
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 08:40 am
Kris, sterk wees!! ons volg jou every step of the way.Emelie stuur 'n spoeg dribbletjie, Benjamin stuur 'n high five. Well done sover. Einde is in sig. Ons hou vanaand by hurtbox 'n minuut stilte vir jou. Hoop jy geniet dit darm en jou voete hou!! R
Wilmiem Vd westhuizen
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 08:27 am
Ons dink aan jou / soooo trots op julle !! / baie positiewe vibes en energie !! Liefde moeder ( groete ook v T )
Anita Kruger
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 07:56 am
Strongs Strongs Strongs! Baie sterkte met die voete, die volgende paar dae, die kop, die lyf, die bene, die blase die pyn en al die dinge wat die woestyn in jou rigting gooi. Jy sal oorleef, en oh boy - you shall live to tell a tale! Se vir Timo dankie en sterkte!
PS: Ek het begin hekel - why? Seker maar omdat ek jou mis! Die Uwe - Spinster Kruger.
Andrew Espin
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:31 am
Howsit my friend! You are doing this desert in style, its not supposed to be easy!!!
Hope the blisters are doing ok - just keep your focus and swear as much you have to hahahaha
Euodia Kruger
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:20 am
Ek kyk by die kantoor venster uit en dit oortrokke en reën :-( Waar is fotos van jou? Vir al wat ek weet lê jy êrens op 'n strand en skryf fiksie!. Alles van die beste
Maree Louw
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 06:18 am
Ai sustertjie, dink vreeslik aan jou en jou voete! Hoop vandag gaan beter wees. Soos die wyse Dory van Nemo gese het: just keep swimming, just keep swimming (of dan nou shuffling...) baie liefde en positive vibes van porseleinberg
Wayne James
Posted On: 08 Oct 2014 05:52 am
Hey stay focused, we know you can do it. I must say I take my hat off to you. All the best for todays race.
06 October 2014 04:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Chafing 101
Comments: Total (10) comments
Wilmien Vd west
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 08:03 pm
Vasbyt sussie ! Ek en mena en nicolaas cheer vir jou ! Baie liefde
Liezl & Louis schlebusch
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 05:39 pm
Klink taai maar darem lyk dit of jou non-existing balls vandag hulle deel gedoen het ;)
Ons braai vanaand en drink spesiaal n drink op jou! Ons stuur vir jou nuwe energie via die lieflike volmaan.
Sterkte vir more se desert temmery.
Hoe ganit met die ou met die 15kg sak? Xxx
Riaan Jordaan
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 12:13 pm
Well done! Jy skop gat! STerkte met die res van die week!
Anita Kruger
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 07:24 am
Oh my, my Westie - die landskap lyk ongelooflik - breath-taking-away! Kan mens nie daar toer soos normale mense nie? Ek sal vrek as ek moet draf.
Baie Baie geluk met dag 2! Bly die voete hou! Wie nodig in elke geval panties? Net ou tannies! Obsolete sê ek vir jou! Ek sluit by Meraai aan - pose tog maar weer vir 'n foto'jie asb. En jy kan gerus die fotograaf komplimenteer - hy of sy neem amazing foto's. En ek spot 'n hele paar hotties van Kenada af, en die States...maak my amper amper lus om te begin draf - of vir iets anders, mmm! Nou maar toe - punt in die wind! En soos Annelie sing, EK GLO!
Tinake de Klerk
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 07:23 am
West
Lyk my die woestyn het niks op jou nie. Hoop die laaste ontie is 'n lucky ontie!Nie dat jy luck nodig het nie, want jy ruk mal in die resies. Sterkte vir stage 3, ek hou my asem op vir nog so paar posisies vorentoe! Go you good thing! X
Amanda de Kock
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 07:20 am
Hi Suster!!! Well done! die ergste is verby. Hoe is die tent? Dit voel seker soos 5ster lodgings na die "tente"in Jordan! Vasbyt, al my geld is op jou. Stuur baie groete vir MIchael Gilgen. Tot later
Maree Louw
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 06:58 am
Spiko is baie in sy skik! Jy beter nou tjommies maak met fie foto oom of antie, ons wil jou sien. Baie sterkte met daardie laaste ontie.XXxxx
Wayne James
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 06:28 am
Hey, lol damn you are funny. You seem more positive than yesterday. All the best for today. Its Raining here so cooled down on our side. Chat soon
Juani Derksen
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 05:21 am
Well done KW!! Sien jy het bietjie posisies opgemaak!! Baie sterkte vir vandag!! Ek sien elke aand uit na jou updates!! X
Andrew Espin
Posted On: 07 Oct 2014 04:49 am
How was that dune, Westie?
05 October 2014 04:32 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Afkak 101
Jip, Atacama 1
Comments: Total (14) comments
Jakes Jakes
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 06:20 pm
Aweah, niggie. Klink friekn challenging, net soos jy daarvan hou. Vasbyt, nose to the grindstone!!
Sterkte, ons hou duime vas.
Ciao
Jakes
Shinichiro Fujii
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 03:11 pm
Go! Go! Kriss!!
I am Shin, we are tent mates at Sahara Race 2012. Do you remember me?
Have a nice run!
Megan Knipe
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 10:57 am
Jissie ou vriendin, vasbyt vasbyt vasbyt.
A long run is better than a day in the office.
Dink aan jou en ons is amper amper of Stilbaai =)
WILNA JOOSTE
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:49 am
HALLO KRISSIE , STERKTE STERKTE STERKTE / Viele liebe Grusse (verskoon afwesigheid van umlaut)/ BAIE TROTS OP JOU/ Wilna+Badi+Anie/
wilmien vd westhuizen
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:45 am
baie bly dag 1 verby / sit heeldag en hou duime vas / vasbyt my kind en baie trots op burt se \"wild thing \" / baie drukkies / vasbyt ook v timo
Helene Smit
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:44 am
O en ek sien die chicks voor jou kom almal van eilande af - so hulle KAN nie gewoond wees aan verder as 15km op 'n slag hardloop voor hulle die see haal nie. Dus gaan hulle waarskynlik van more af nie meer weet wat hulle getref het nie. Vat hom Fluffy!
Helene Smit
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:42 am
Sjo - klink na VET pret! Maar gelukkig is jy effe mal (en ek het Sielkunde agter my naam so ek behoort te weet) so jy sal fine wees... Hou die Saffa naam hoog en verder is dit seker maar een voet voor die ander? ;) Sterkte iron-girl!
Julie Ann Smit
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 09:02 am
Hello Kristinet!
So glad day one is ticked off and that although it was super tough, that there were some spectacular views and that you enjoyed it. Have fun and I hope you get a brilliant rhythm going where your amazing endurance and running for #1 sets in place! Thinking of you. Hugs Jules
Anita Kruger
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 07:30 am
My Friend....bly jy lewe nog. Het so vinnig deur die eerste dag se resultate gescan en jou naam gemis - toe wil ek ook puke, dog jy het weggeraak. Maar helaas, die West het dag een se gat geskop! As enige iemand dit kan doen, dan is dit jy! Jy like dit mos rof, gee jou brein ook bietjie oefening. En anyway, as dit maklik was, dan was dit nie fun nie. Ek wag dan in spanning vir die foto's...fokus in op die Tatoos! Ek dink heeldag aan jou...seker omdat ek nie besig is by die werk nie. Hou koers Voortrekker Dogter! dgt.
Andrew Espin
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 07:06 am
Yeah, but that's the worst of it - and probably the least scenic, its gets soooo much better from there on my friend! Hahahahaha love the descriptions! Keep on trucking!!!
Wayne James
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 06:57 am
Hi Kris, well done on the first day. Sounds pretty hectic and rough. Good luck with to day.
Euodia Kruger
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 06:03 am
Jy het seker nie shiraz saam met die bobotie gehad nie? Ja-nee die hoogte bo seespieël bly maar 'n bliksem. As bernhard op die Rand wil hy net slaap, -hou longe !!
Juani Derksen
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 04:57 am
Shit KW!! Klink rof, maar well done op jou eerste dag!! Ek sit heel dag in anticipation vir die results vir die dag!! Hou duim vas vir dag 2!!! Hou longe hou!! X
Juani Derksen
Posted On: 06 Oct 2014 04:56 am
Shit KW!! Klink rof, maar well done op jou eerste dag!! Ek sit heel dag in anticipation vir die results vir die dag!! Hou duim vas vir dag 2!!! Hou longe hou!! X
29 September 2014 06:32 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
jip, the time is here!!!!
nervous and super excited at the same time.
now just to finish last minute stuff at work.....and then it's Chile time!!!!!
can't wait to meet up with all my fellow desert rats in the Atacama desert.
next post will be from the fantabulous desert in Chile
westie
Comments: Total (3) comments
Stephanie Westdyk
Posted On: 05 Oct 2014 04:50 pm
Gaaaan SWAAAR Krissie!
Right behind you!
Love ens.
Westdyks in Jhb
mimi westdyk
Posted On: 30 Sep 2014 11:15 am
ons staan agter jou in die gees krissie ! sterkte!!
Bretta Espin
Posted On: 29 Sep 2014 08:34 am
GOOD luck, Kriss! Have a GREAT run! :) xo
Comments: Total (4) comments
Mimi Westdyk
Posted On: 12 Oct 2014 09:49 am
Merweda Buurman
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 02:48 pm
Megan Knipe
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 11:33 am
Megan Knipe
Posted On: 11 Oct 2014 11:33 am