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Gobi March (2017) blog posts from Ben Fox

21 June 2017 03:26 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Day 4, 45km over some beautiful scenery, really enjoyed today and was happy with a 5th place finish. Now it

Comments: Total (10) comments

Callum Fox

Posted On: 23 Jun 2017 11:42 pm

hello daddy I love u!

Simon Li

Posted On: 23 Jun 2017 12:23 am

All the best for the long march! Go go go!

Grace Aprea

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 11:15 am

Absolutely amazing Ben! So so proud of you We can't wait to hear all the stories you bring back. The 80k won't stop you. Add oil!!!!

J W

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 09:30 am

Fantastic Mr Fox. amazing performance...well done. if only I liked running further than 1 lap of the track. jw

Gill Fox

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 07:50 am

Well done son, you're doing a fantastic job. Crossing fingers for you on the long march. Glad you were able to have a bit of company yesterday, guess there's only so much scenery you can take in. Be a fantastic experience to look back on. Hope the legs hold out...

Barry Allen

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 07:02 am

Impressive... But you'll always be the 2nd fastest human being at PTS as long as I'm here

You are Superman

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 06:48 am

Well done! But you are able to be top ONE. ^___^

Karate Kid

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 06:13 am

Hello Ben! :D You are amazing, time flies and you are doing the race now! Take care and sounds like you will have a lot of breakthrough! Add oil! :)

Doctor Who

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 05:34 am

Great effort Fox, but you better finish in the top 3 cuz they don't make medals for the 5th place

Wifey Fox

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 03:42 pm

Glad you are enjoying yourself and having a great experience with new friends. Time has passed by really quickly, tomrrow is the big day, give it all you've got! Like what you said to me during childbirth - One last push baby, you can do it! ^0^

20 June 2017 04:30 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Haven

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Sally Leung

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 03:26 pm

Let's eat the spicy hotpot again when you get back ;)

Colleen Leung

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 02:09 pm

Hi Ben Ben! Well done with what you've achieved so far! So proud of you!! Keep it up, the photos that Jo been sharing are just stunning! Enjoy every bit of it of the beautiful desert. :)

Wifey Fox

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 02:00 pm

We are all so proud of you babe! By now the weight of your beard must be overtaking the weight of your pack. :) Kids are fine, they miss you so much. Callum said the new Dr Seuss book reminded him of you ... 'Here are some, who like to run. They run for fun, in the hot hot Sun.' Keep running, keep smiling! Xxx

Grace Currey

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 06:17 am

You got this, never give up, try your hardest and it doesn't matter where you come. Love Gracie

Sally Leung

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 02:40 am

Add oil Ben! Saw the pictures from Jo. Can't wait to hear all your experience! xx

Simon Li

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 01:10 am

Foxy man, well done on doing so well! Jo's been updating us in the WhatsApp group with your pics. There is one with you playing hop scotch over a stream... I hope you are taking the race seriously. ;-) Keep it up and add some chilli oil!

23 May 2017 12:56 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Preparation and training

Running is one of the most pure and simple sports, all you need is a pair of trainers, some shorts and a t-shirt right?

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Gill Fox

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 10:20 am

Doing well sweetie, rising up the rankings. Marvellous experience, so glad you did it. It's lovely just to watch your progress - and less tiring!

Wifey Fox

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 08:25 am

Another incredible day! Can't wait to see the pictures and hear about your experience! How are your legs, your shoulders and your beard coming along? Hope the dried food is keeping you well, got a massive steak waiting in the freezer for you when you come back! Xxxx

Sanney Lai

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 03:56 am

Believe you have wonderful experience in this race, go for more adventures on the following days, love from Hong Kong family.

Simon Li

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 12:34 am

Mate, So you are there running around and building sand castle already! ;-) Really proud of you. Add oil!

Annette Enzor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 09:01 pm

I feel so lazy, even reading about what you are doing sounds tiring. Go for it, you are only 40 for a year

Jo Fox

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 02:45 pm

Amazing result today honey! All the hard work in training and preparation is paying off. Keep it up, so proud of you! Xxxxx

Phil Currey

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 01:51 am

Great Work Stage One, Hope that dude didn't take everything out of you! Nearly There ;-)

Gill Fox

Posted On: 18 Jun 2017 06:01 pm

Watching your progress with interest. Impressed at 8th place for the first day. Bet it's a marvellous experience.

23 May 2017 05:34 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

It's almost here, less than a month to go, seriously is that all?

So for me this has been a long time coming, I almost signed up last year then couldn't make it due to other commitments, I've been running ultra marathons for about 7 years now but this is my first ever multi day stage race. Since I live in Hong Kong it's the closest one to me which made sense as a good place to start.

My experience so far has gone like this...

Why? You're crazy, who would want to do that? You could die! I just don't understand what would make anyone want to run across a desert for a week! and so on and so forth.....

It seems I am destined to be labelled a crazy person by my colleagues. Still the questions come daily as they see me yet again leaving the office after work with a big heavy bag on my back

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Sam F

Posted On: 23 May 2017 07:19 am

WHY? is one of the most common questions asked of people who do 4 Deserts Races and this is one of the best answers I've seen.