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Gobi March (2013) blog posts from Chris Ayre

05 June 2013 02:53 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Missed a couple of days on the bog! (been typing emails to M!)
Day 4 - Another amazing day - scenery incredible!!!!!! Photographer is having problems with the military - not allowing him to certain places, they are everywhere.....
Starting to feel it after 4 days (probably expected) and of course waiting for the long one tomorrow.
Really happy with the way it has been going - today was definitely mind against the body. A few probs with my knee which will not be going away this week, going up is OK, going down is a little more interesting.
Thanks everyone for all the bogs and mails, great to get them and your support!!
E&B - the sheep have really big fluffy bums (they look it - have not touched!) miss you both loads!! and big thanks for your mails.
Loads people waiting...... will be intouch after the long day tomorrow.
M,E,B love you.

Comments: Total (10) comments

Thomas Eriksson

Posted On: 09 Jun 2013 05:19 pm

Amazing Chris! What an achievement in the desert. Yesterday I had dinner with my ex military friend that is still in the Spec. forc. He too was very impressed! you will soon receive a recruitment letter... Come home safe Thomas

Ann von Sydow

Posted On: 09 Jun 2013 12:33 pm

You did it!!! Fanastsiskt!! Stort GRTTIS!! //Ann & Fredrik

Caroline Bird

Posted On: 08 Jun 2013 02:59 pm

Fantastically well done. we are so delighted for you. Congratulations on such a super week. lots of love Benedict, Caroline, Bella and Freddie

"faster" Eva Thurell

Posted On: 08 Jun 2013 10:21 am

Chris, what an achievment! Congratulations a million! You are great! What a spirit, what a fitness. This must be the event of your Life, question is will it be once in a lifetime?? Welcome home after finishing with all your competitor pals. Big hug ET

Matte G

Posted On: 07 Jun 2013 05:18 pm

Way to go Chris! Just the finish left, we're cheering for you!!! //M+fam

"faster" Eva Thurell

Posted On: 07 Jun 2013 07:46 am

faster\" Eva Thurell Posted: 06-Jun-2013 12:43:47 AM Chris you are fantastic! I understand from your comments how important the mind is, not only muscles and fitness! I will use this interesting imformation while playing my first round of golf tomorrow since I Believe I have more mind than fitness for the moment. Keep up the marvellous spirit you have. I am cheering for you both and follow the race every day! Hug

Andreas Nordenadler

Posted On: 07 Jun 2013 07:18 am

Chris! Great results - we are incredibly impressed. Good luck on the next stage! /Andreas & Anna

ABC&F Bird

Posted On: 06 Jun 2013 09:03 pm

Your times keep getting shorter! How is that possible by the forth day? Quite amazing. It must have seemed like complete luxury to be in a heated yurt tonight after the fog and rain.... Keep going, you have nearly finished! ABC&F xxxx

Ann von Sydow

Posted On: 06 Jun 2013 07:54 pm

Fantastic achievment!! Crazy, but admirable!! One day to go!! You can make it!!! Cheering all we can from here. //Ann & Fredrik

Martin Hedung

Posted On: 06 Jun 2013 12:48 pm

Chris, You are really looking good with very impressive results on each stage! As you read this you will probably have finished stage 5 or possibly even the last stage. Anyway great achievement! /Martin

02 June 2013 02:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

What a fantastic place! Some say its not hot - but it is!!!!! Very.
Day 1 was tough but it went well apart from starting off far too quick! Feeling it now... Will be taking it slower on day 2 as i now know whats around the next corner - another one...and i need to last the week.
E&B animals today; sheep, horses, lizards, camels hawks - any more swaps B? E he is still with me for the ride.
M, big big thanks!!xxx

Comments: Total (20) comments

anne o laban grabe

Posted On: 09 Jun 2013 08:33 am

Chris och claes!!! Ni är hjältar! Vi är grymt imponerade av er båda. Vi ser fram emot att bjuda på kaloristinn mat o dricka när ni kommer hem- vill höra allt. Lycka till o fortsätt kämpa!!

"faster" Eva Thurell

Posted On: 06 Jun 2013 07:43 am

Chris you are fantastic! I understand from your comments how important the mind is, not only muscles and fitness! I will use this interesting imformation while playing my first round of golf tomorrow since I Believe I have more mind than fitness for the moment. Keep up the marvellous spirit you have. I am cheering for you both and follow the race every day! Hug

Maria Ayre

Posted On: 05 Jun 2013 10:35 am

hello all followers of Chris! He has opted for writing emails and asked me to pass along info. He is doing exceptionally well as you can see on the results (says a proud wife). He is finding the mind game interesting and have been experiencing some lows only to 30 min later be rewarded by a high which he says feels incredible. He is truly enjoying the whole experience and is so grateful for everyones support. Maria

Marcus Bergman

Posted On: 05 Jun 2013 06:12 am

Ps Good standing! (Since in China), "13" - its pronunciation is similar to the Chinese word meaning 'definitely living' and so is considered lucky. Cheers again, Marcus

Marcus Bergman

Posted On: 05 Jun 2013 05:47 am

Hey Chris! Amazing speed! Enjoy! - and keep up the good pace! Cheers, Marcus

EARL williams

Posted On: 05 Jun 2013 02:48 am

Chris....great job!!!!!!!!! Keep it going and let me know if you need a food air drop from me!

Eva T

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 10:29 pm

Chris you are unbeliveably impressive lots of loveEva

Chris Ayre

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 09:21 am

Hi Chris, Took an hour walk during lunch time, my feet hurt from wrong shoes! I guess you know the feeling!! Your are both fantastic! Thinking of you during each stage. Keep smiling! "faster" Eva

ABC&F BIRD

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 08:06 am

We are so delighted for you.....you must be having a wonderful time. Wish we were there to watch! Really well done, love from us all ABC&F xxxx

Vidar Hekkelstrand

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 07:38 am

We are so impressed of what you are doing Chris!! Keep it up! /Vidar, Cecilia , Nova & Noel Hekkelstrand

maria ayre

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 07:26 am

Fantastic! 5.30 hrs-ish two days in a row!!! see that Claes is climbing up the result board, he must be feeling great.

Niklas Lindsay

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 07:16 am

Wow Chris, I am so impressed with your results the first two days! Attending the race is impressive enough and doing it at the speed you are is crazy!!! Maria says hi. /Niklas

Fre Thu

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 06:14 am

Härligt C&C, ni är igång - brix Good luck, step by step, be cool FT

Madeleine Silfverberg

Posted On: 04 Jun 2013 04:51 am

We follow your every step: so impressive Chris!! As Loreen says (kind of): keep it up, up, up:)! Heja, heja, heja!!! Kramar från Madde och Magnus

Ann von Sydow

Posted On: 03 Jun 2013 07:31 pm

Cheering for you!! Fantastic achievment!! Keep up the good work!!! //Ann

Ella ayre

Posted On: 03 Jun 2013 06:13 pm

Pappa I miss you, but at the same time I hope that you and Claes are having a great time. puss from E XXXXXXXXX

Benjamin Ayre

Posted On: 03 Jun 2013 06:02 pm

Hej pappa hur mår dina fötter? Jag har bytt ett vanligt fotbollskort som skjuter i bästa krysset och pappa jag har också bytt Arsenals nya målvakt. Hej då pappa, jag vill få en bild på dina fötter! Kram från Benjamin jag saknar dig! pappa.

Chris Ayre

Posted On: 03 Jun 2013 04:41 pm

Chris, We are cheering from here! Keep up the good work! You are cool! "faster" Eva

Thomas Eriksson

Posted On: 03 Jun 2013 02:42 pm

Chris, I am so impressed that you made it so well day 1!! I will follow you closely from back home with lots of interest. Be careful and try to enjoy yourself even though you are exhausted. There are not many people that have done a similar adventure so enjoy the ride mate! Best wishes Thomas

maria ayre

Posted On: 03 Jun 2013 09:49 am

Great to see that you are writing...about 50 words more than I had expected :-) We are all so proud of you and are planning the most fantastic welcome home cake you have ever seen. B had Lukas B here yesterday so lots of swaps to tell you about. He is soo ready for summer holiday. E is enjoying next doors puppy alot and takes good care of Gus and Felix. They have class swapping day today so they see what it is like to be in the year above. Tomas B called today and the construction planning is moving in the right direction and I have had a chat with Jesper. How is the backpack working and the food/ weight ratio and race snacks? So missing not being able to chat to you and know every detail about feet, toes etc. Hope your second stage was as enjoyable as the first and a little bit easier on the legs with less height meters and slightly lighter pack. Have not seen todays results yet! Say hi to Claes!