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Gobi March (2012) blog posts from Lisa Cox

15 June 2012 06:01 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Sorry for    delay blog day 4. Hardest day so far full of serious treacherous climbs, but fun and I loved it. Day 4 was constant looking carefully where you put each foot step, we climbed ladders and went over ladders laid down across things also we went miles across river beds of loose rocks killer and river crossings where you have to get your feet wet. I did great and felt strong. I can not believe each day I finish and feel good and happy. Believe me it is tough. Body is holding out great maybe because I did not train that hard cause of my run classes. Day5 Long March well what can I say it was long. I have not stopped any day to rest at waterstops this race except long day for dinner I just keep trucking along you know me slow and steady I think that’s why I feel so good. I have been everyday with Argentian man who has same pace we finish close always so he caught up to me last night on long march with 10k to go and we finished strong if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have run any, day 1 he was walk/run so I followed and it felt great so I  I just tried to walk/run when I could this is not a race where you can mostly run, it’s totally a Footrace with wicked climbs way up on literal mountain top ridges where you barely can get by you slip like crazy and going down is crazy. I never could have done this without poles omg. Everday all day I think about Paul and it gets me thru honey I can’s wait to come home and kiss you. My ipod has helped also. This race is so mental and you just have to keep moving. My tentmates a re cool girl Pam from Virginia is great we are a lot alike in many ways. The brits who live in Honk Kong are funny. So many people from Sahara here so I am very comfortable here. I have met so many new people you know me I say hi to everyone. I can’t believe it’s almost over. Glad to be finishing tomorrow. Camp for rest day is beautiful with trees all over it’s quite lovely. We finish tomorrow with a 13k (9) mile day yay that’s cake most peoples bodies are trashed, everyone   limping. Not sure of number of dropouts or ranking. I am just glad to finish each day healthy and happy. I want to thank everyone for blogs, it has really helped me I think of you all daily and love you all very much. I sure needed the support. Paul Matt Lauren I can’t wait for a big fat cheeseburger and fries and family movie I miss you all terribly. Cindy tell Bobby this is a serious hikers dream super technical and physically and mentally challenging. I can’t wait to swim and bike. I want to drink anything but water and I am sick of camping meals yuck. Andrea glad your cruise was fun can’t wait to hear about it kiss ma for me. Angie thanks for blogs and Christine and Vince thanks and how about dinner and drinks also? All my girls from Pilates and you too Clark I miss youall  and thanks for thinking of me.Mark and Adriana I wish you were here with me .Billy and John let’s do something this summer together. Billy when I heard rumor has it song on ipod I thought of Mikey singing no Lisa it’s Uma has it oooh. Julie if knee is good  pick something and we will do it and Paul get ready it’s half marathon time for you my friend. Well my friends that’s all for now see you in Wilmington home sweet home. Love to all Lisa

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Posted On: 16 Jun 2012 05:47 pm

My hero! Incredible. I can't wait to see you. You're just about finished. I'm so happy for you and I can hardly wait for class.

Posted On: 16 Jun 2012 09:13 am

Congrats Lisa. One more short trek and you are done. Only two more to go. We will figure a way to get you to Antartica. By the way, it is uma has it. Aedel has it wrong. We all love ya. Later sis.

Posted On: 16 Jun 2012 04:26 am

Lisa great news you are almost done. I will have to start rounding up the Hooters Girls to kick them out Of the house. We miss you terribly but very happy you are finishing strong. My mom richie and everyone is asking for you. Me and kids are excited to get you back soon Love you Paul Ps. Bink bought the newest season of gossip girl online so she is now ahead of you She is so so addicted

12 June 2012 04:30 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Day 3. Wow what a day. Extremely difficult. All technical climbs and descends, huge mountains trecherous literally. Long day. If my times are slow it is because I have to go slow so I don.t fall and break something. Paul I miss you. Pray for me because tomorrow is suppose to be wicked hard, everybody is scared. This is serious hiking 8up massive mountains and down and continuous rolling hills with rocks on them so your feet slip you have to watch every step you take. I feel good. my body is strong nothing hurts no blisters. Lve everyone Lisa

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Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 02:41 am

Your unbelievable I can't say enough except you make me feel lazy

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 11:30 pm

We Love you! Cant wait to see you and hear about your trip!

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 09:32 pm

You did it!!!!!! I just saw that you completed the long march. OMG!!!! I cried and yelled your name in my pathetic run this morning. I can\'t put into words how excited I am for you. I am sure you are yelling \"isn\'t this great.\". I can hear you all the way in Wilmington. Hope you get a good nights sleep for that final run to the Finish line!! Yell loud. Awesome job Lisa!

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 07:57 pm

Ok, so reading your blogs and the updates is making my complaints about 5 circles in Pilates seem REALLY lame. ha ha. We miss you so much! I know you are kicking butt! You are such a bad ass. You got a shout out in the e-mail alerts on Tuesday. Whoop!!!

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 07:37 pm

MOOOMMMMMMM!!! Its brie!! your favorite daughter we miss you so much, yesterday me and lauren went to pick up my brother in chapel hill and with in a two hour time interval she told me how much she missed you three separate times. finish with strength and be safe!!! we love you and miss you! xoxo b and L

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 07:31 pm

OMG YOUR AWESOME I LOVE YOU

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 06:34 pm

lisa, looking good girl.The cruise was awesome and mom had a great time..much needed. all i can say is run forest run!!!

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 06:03 pm

Hi Lisa!!!! Billy's been keeping me posted and i check on the website daily to see new pics of you!!!! You truly are an amazing person!!! :) so glad to hear it's going well and your doing great!!! You're almost there!! GO LISA GO!!!! luv Mel :)

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 05:31 pm

Looking good Lisa! You are one tough lady! Glad you are on this journey. I know you are having a great time. Just one step in front of the other and breathe.....but definitely take time to enjoy the scenery. It looks amazing! Praying for you! Love you, Do and Ken

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 04:28 pm

Hope all is well Sounds like you are having a great experience. We're with you every step of the way Good Luck in finishing!!

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 03:06 am

Go girl...CT and I are proud of you!

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 02:56 am

LISA!!!!! I just saw pictures from stage four and you are superhuman sista!! OMG. The terrain is unbelievable. I am praying for every step you take. I thought you were crazy but now I know you are!!!! You are sooooooo inspirational and you will never know how much I admire you. As you say, you are now in your cool down. Haha!! Great Job. Miss you. Haven't heard a PA PA!!! Good sign.

Posted On: 14 Jun 2012 02:40 am

Wow! I am amazed! And no blisters, you are an inspiration to us all. Your going to do great tomorrow. Love your determination.

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 10:55 pm

Lisa keep strong. You are doing great. You'll be done before u. Know it U r living life to it's fullest. Just saw my ortho Another knee surgery. Finish this one for me I am with u in spirit!!!! 

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 10:11 pm

Hey Sis, Sounds like you were really challenged out there today. You are showing just how strong you are. You sound humbled by the challenge and excited! That is a good place to be. I know you will kick butt tomorrow and be cautious wiht your effort so that will AGAIN finish your RTP challenege! Good Luck!!

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 03:16 pm

Praying for you Lisa. We love you!

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 01:44 pm

I couldn't be more proud of you. I'm sure dad is smiling down on you every step of the way. Make sure you take some time to enjoy the views I am sure they are beautiful just like you. Love ya sis. Ali says GO GO GO.

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 10:18 am

Slow and easy Lisa, the only one you are competing against is yourself. Be careful and enjoy the experience. We are all behind you.

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 02:49 am

Lisa we are praying for you and we know how tough you are so just be careful. No doubt you can do it. Love Paul, Matt

Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 02:34 am

I am so proud of you! No blisters, that is awesome. You know I get so addicted to the pictures and all the blogs. I am so happy to be hearing from you in the blogs. It is such an honor to tell everyone about my dear friends journey. I have even told people In line at the Harris Teeter. Miss you so much but know you are where you belong. Kicking a-- in the desert!! George says hello and no he is not letting me go the Atacama with you. Can't wait to hear about Stage 4. Luv ya

11 June 2012 05:58 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Day 2. Awesome scenery. I did great and felt so happy and strong every step of the way. Super technical climbs and descends.Paul I heard John Legend song and cried because it is our song. Paul I love you so much and thanks for letting me do this. I absolutely love it. I ran/walk as much as possible today was a 26 mile major jike day unbelieveable scenery and all kinds of terrain. Matt thanks for my musci and I miss you terrible. Lauren I miss watching gossip girl  with you xoxo. I thank God and my Dad who I miss and Love for watching over  me. Love all lisa

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Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 09:22 pm

Get ready for your Lobster dinner to celebrate with you and Paul. We cant wait to hear about your trip! We love you!!

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 09:16 pm

Love you Lisa and hope you are having a great time enjoying the beautiful country side.

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 09:01 pm

Keep up the great work....dad would be proud...love you!

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 08:43 pm

You go girl! Praying for you! Luv ya! Becky C

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 02:54 pm

Wow...sounds awesome and what a wonderful experience. So glad to know you. Cynthia

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 03:24 am

Proud of you crazy woman! Keep up the good work love you. Paul

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 01:19 am

Great job, you're amazing, my hero!

10 June 2012 05:05 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Day 1 feeling very good.  Ran and walked. Yay. Very rocky and dirt tracks. Cindy guess what I got yesterday.haha. paul I miss you and our snuggly room. Lauren how’s Chuck? Matt I love you. Love to all thanks for messages. It gets dark at 10pm so I can blog. Andrea Love you and squeeze mom for me and tell her I am doing great and I love it. Lisa xoxo

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Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 08:23 pm

Looking good Lisa! We have been checking on you. I am so excited for you and know you are having a great time. Can't wait to hear about all the details. Stay safe and love you girl!

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 03:39 pm

Omg chuck is so good you are going to die when you get back!! I bought season 5 on iTunes so we can watch together :) I miss you do much!!!!! I love you and I'm so glad to hear your rockin it sistah!!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Posted On: 12 Jun 2012 01:48 am

Great picture of you today! Looking awesome. My beach walks aren't the same without you and I also cheated and walked in the hard sand!!! Doing great and remember, BREATH..... It will get you through anything. Haha!

Posted On: 11 Jun 2012 06:28 pm

Hi! You don't know me, but I work with Barb! You are an inspiration and I hope you are having fun! You are making me want to do something like this one day!

Posted On: 11 Jun 2012 06:20 pm

Hey Sis, Sounds like you are livin' your dream! Keep up the great effort! Your SOuthie family is wishing you well and praying for your success. Love, Babbs

Posted On: 11 Jun 2012 05:21 pm

Hey Lisa!!! We miss you - O2 is really boring without you. I laughed really hard at Lauren's commment about Gossip Girl. Hang in there - we're cheering for you.

Posted On: 11 Jun 2012 10:55 am

Great job so far. Keep it up. We are all so proud of you. Love you.

Posted On: 11 Jun 2012 10:04 am

You sound great! So proud of you. Good luck and miss you.

Posted On: 11 Jun 2012 01:58 am

Awesome first day. Kids and I have been checking and so happy u are feeling great . Love you hang tough. Lisa kick butt and come home. Love you PML.

09 June 2012 04:49 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Arrived at camp. Awesome views canyons and dirt roads like in a movie. I love it. Love all

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Posted On: 10 Jun 2012 07:57 pm

Great start to stage one! I saw your pic and you are one hot mama. Can't wait to hear about the river crossing and how that has been with your socks and shoes. I bet you are learning a lot and I am sure we will be crossing a river when you get home!!!!!

Posted On: 10 Jun 2012 04:39 am

Hi Lisa, best wishes for the race. My mate Pete Cross from the UK is with you (so say hello). I saw that you were from Boston, MA - which is enough of an excuse for me to get in touch - my brother Kevin and his new wife Erica (nee Brown) live in Boston. Enjoy the solitude - I wish I was there with you all. Steve

Posted On: 10 Jun 2012 01:52 am

What a way to start a race! Stage 1 cut short. You know I would be happy!!! You instead are bummed Praying for every step you take! You know you are my inspiration and wish I was there with you. The photos are breath taking just as your spirit is. Take care and just think, your almost there!

07 June 2012 10:40 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

In Kashgar getting ready for tomorrow. Lots of friends. I am so excited and happy. Love to you all. Cindy, I didn't get it yet. Haha.

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Posted On: 13 Jun 2012 12:56 am

great job lisa we are with you every step of the way XO

Posted On: 09 Jun 2012 05:21 pm

MOMMY!!! I miss you so much it's unreal. I hope you are having a blast and I know you are going to do so well this week! I've been praying for you. Love ya bunches and I'll write tommorow! Ps way to leave me hanging with gossip girl.....I've been dyin without you to watch with me!!! LOVE YOU CRAZY LADY xoxo L

Posted On: 09 Jun 2012 11:24 am

Run like the wind, Lisa! Good luck. Kevin

Posted On: 09 Jun 2012 02:27 am

Lisa---We Love You! Matt and Lauren are here and excited to see your pictures of race day! Be safe and email when you can......Paul

Posted On: 08 Jun 2012 10:12 pm

So excited for you. I can't believe your luck! Glad to know there are familiar faces! Already miss you but I have started my obsession with the race. Read several blogs last night! Here WE go!!!!!!!! Love ya

Posted On: 08 Jun 2012 05:03 pm

glad to hear you made it safely!! we'll all be watching..love you andrea

02 June 2012 04:03 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Hello everyone! I am getting ready for a nice weekend in New York with my family before I take off for Kashgar. I am so excited to tackle my second RTP race. This time, I promise that I'll try to blog daily. 

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Posted On: 10 Jun 2012 01:13 pm

What an incredible journey! Enjoy your walk/run ...we will be with you in our thoughts and prayers. Have fun and enjoy yourself. Lois, Cynthia, and Clark

Posted On: 07 Jun 2012 02:25 am

love you wish you well..dads with you

Posted On: 06 Jun 2012 10:22 pm

Go lisa Go....We all know you can do it! We have faith in you and you will be in our prayers!

Posted On: 06 Jun 2012 08:06 pm

Whoop! Go Lisa!!!! We are cheering for you!

Posted On: 06 Jun 2012 02:51 pm

Yeah! Go lig, your the best!!! Watching you all the way try to get in more photos this time. I love to see how your looking!