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PostsGobi March (2015) blog posts from Greg Cattin
06 June 2015 08:54 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
THAT
03 June 2015 03:03 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
It was another long day on the trail with 42 kms across 4 sections
Comments: Total (17) comments
Agnes Baudry
Posted On: 05 Jun 2015 06:54 am
JIa You! Jia You! Guess you found the perfect work escape. When you come back you will be a new/ better man with an amazing achievement and the exhilarating feeling that you are the master of the world.
Cornel Krummenacher
Posted On: 05 Jun 2015 06:10 am
You are almost there Greg. Keep going and add oil. I have no doubt that you will finish strongly. I wish i could be there. I have so great memories to our HK challenge. Keep going my friend.
Winnie Yam
Posted On: 05 Jun 2015 02:20 am
" I would say we had a perfect meeting--you know which one--take care and we all cheer for you"
msg from Winnie, executed by Elaine .
LoL
Rod Ho
Posted On: 05 Jun 2015 02:09 am
Hi Greg
Fantastic that you're in good spirits, this really is a mental game and it seems you've already conquered it! Not far to go! We're proud of you and cheering for you! Make sure you're getting enough electrolytes, just read an interesting article about overhydrating, so drink enough but not too much. 500 - 800ml per hour.
Take care you will be home soon.
Love
Rod, Eva & Aerin.
G de Pierrebourg
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 05:59 pm
Allez mon Greg carajo! Moi j'ai fait 10 bornes hier et je peux plus marcher aujourd'hui. Donc je compatis. Courage. Plus que 2 jours. Bises. G
Aman Bha
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 03:11 pm
Great stuff. Also moving up the table. Stay in the zone....
Ilaria K
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 12:08 pm
I don't know what sounds harsher, 42 kms or listening to Phil Collins! Either way, you're a tough guy! Jia You!
Brent Mason
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 11:57 am
Well done today mate....... it sounds like your head and body are in the right space for tomorrow's epic challenge. I will be thinking of you tomorrow while you battle through your longest day. All the best........almost there.......success in sight........go hard and smash that trail.....you own it!!!!! Mace
Mark S
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 09:40 am
Well done Greg- keep it up! Truly impressive. Hope you kick ass on the big day. Looking forward to hearing the stories of your great achievement next Monday over beers.
Mark
Pascal Milland
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 07:03 am
Allez les bleus, allez les bleus, allez les bleus...
By the time you read this, stage 5 will be well underway. go for it. you're almost there.
Think about the shower and the bed in sight.
Think about the family and all of us how proud we are !
Magali Bonhomme
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 06:21 am
Hello Gueg !
Ca y est tu dois y etre en ce moment and midway si je ne m'abuse à l'heure de Paris...Bravo ! Il n'y a pas d'autre mot et je ne doute absolument pas de toi, comme toujours tu es à la hauteur de la mission!! Juste fais gaffe l'inititateur de la Longue Marche a fini à la tete de la Chine alors qui sait...:) Big bisous on marche avec toi!
Benoit Rossignol
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 04:42 am
Greg,
C'est super . Bon courage.J'espere que tu as fait le plein en peanutmilk et babaizhou (smile) .Un grand bravo et dans l'attente de te revoir a Xiamen !
benoit
Matteo Marchi
Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 03:52 am
Hey Greg,
I am thinking about you 24 hours a day!!! Good luck with the end of the race. You are probably racing now so I give you all my energy!!! Good luck, hope you are feeling okay!!!
Bisous Greg, bon courage.
:) :) :)
Matteo
Michele Raberin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 11:59 pm
Mon fils,
Depuis 20 ans tu m'as habituee a tes aventures a l'autre bout du monde, je regarde sur la carte et imagine les paysages que tu traverses et ca doit être splendide, unique, majestueux.
J'ai comme l'impression de distinguer un petit point qui bouge que je voudrais zoomer pour TE voir, t'encourager de vive voix. ce message le fera pour moi, tes copains sont la aussi comme toujours. c'est fantastic. BRAVO. je t'aime Maman
Manu Manu
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 06:07 pm
Allez mon Greg on y est presque. Certes 70kms c'est long mais comme disait l'autre plus c'est long plus c'est bon !!!! On t'aime et surtout on est admiratif !!!! Vivement que l'on te lise demain / vendredi matin !!! Biz, Manu
Guillaume de Saint-Bon
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 04:48 pm
Vas-y mon gars! Commence a collectionner les fers a cheval dans ta besace; ca te portera bonheur :)
Tu ne parles pas de ton pied. J'en deduis que tout va bien?
Je pense a toi toute la journee. Keep walking!
Emma Guo
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 04:08 pm
D4 down, only two days to go. The most challenging test will come tomorrow, keep going with the spirit! You are an inspiration to all of us!
03 June 2015 01:57 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
I HAVE JUST SEEN ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS' MESSAGES. IT CAME JUST AT THE RIGHT TIME TO BUILD UP MY SPIRITS FOR TOMORROW. THANK YOU
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02 June 2015 01:41 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
First, thanks to everyone for the messages. It does make a difference.
Today was another very long day. 10h on the trail
Comments: Total (17) comments
Cami Pipkin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 01:32 pm
Way to Go Greg!!! Sounds like you are enduring some crazy weather! We had no Idea it gets so cold! We will send good vibes for nice weather for you and the others! Stay safe and keep posting, we are excited for you.
Seb Cattin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 11:53 am
On stage 5 make your pace a little bit faster, and don't hesitate! GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO! We love you and good luck!
Koala Cattin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 11:47 am
Finish Stage 5 as safely as you can and as happily as you can, Papa! Bisous bisou je t'aime.
Brent Mason
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 11:17 am
It sounds like a tough day bro.......but am smiling as I know you're loving it and have the end in sight!!!! I can't believe you have the energy to write these detailed descriptions of your race.....so all the more power to you. My family and friends are all rooting for you.......and wish you the best for tomorrow's stage. Kia kaha. Mace
Rod Ho
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 08:38 am
Way to go Bro!!
Keep on trucking, remember slow and steady wins the race, make sure you look after all the little sores and aches, keep yourself healthy to finish this thing and come home in one piece.
Enjoy the adversity, it makes what completing this thing such an achievement.
Very inspiring you're doing this!
Eva, Aerin and I are cheering for you!
Aman Bhasin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 07:52 am
Fantastic, so now you are over the halfway hump! Think of how much you have already accomplished and let that motivate you.
Marie martin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 03:59 am
Bravo greg, Fantastique ! Allez tu te rapproches à chaque pas de l'arrivée ! GO GO GO...
Suis très admirative! On t'embrasse tous les 5 très fort.
Mamas Raberin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 03:54 am
Mon fils,
je n'ai jamais doute et suis tellement fière de toi. ton courage, ta force. nous sommes avec toi et pensons a toi a chaque instant. tu es dans nos coeurs et nous marchons a tes cotes, tout du long. la route est longue mais la ligne d'arrivée bientôt la. BRAVO mon fils
je t'aime
maman
Matteo Marchi
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 03:50 am
Greg
je t'aime très fort aussi et te donne toute ma force. je suis super fier de toi et maman m'a montre les photos. Bravo! et bien sur tu vas passer la ligne d'arrivée.
bisous
matteo
Chloe Marchi
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 03:46 am
Coucou Greg
je t'aime tres fort. je pense a toi et je sais que tu vas finir la course
courage et je te fais plein de bisous
chloe
Raphaelle Marchi
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 03:43 am
GO GO GO GREG
Impressionnant, sommes super fiers de toi. Deja la moitié. JUST DO IT!
toutes nos bonnes ondes t'accompagnent.
Love
Afayelle
G Quiles
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 03:11 am
Where do you set your clothes to dry :-/? Half way!!! Keep going...
Alisha Alexander Oster
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 12:31 am
Remember it always seems impossible until it is done. Keep pushing. Never give up. There are banners flying for you around the world. Go Greg!!
Guillaume de Pierrebourg
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 09:52 pm
C'est ton vieux rêve qui se réalise. Tu es sur la bonne voie et tu as les ressources pour y arriver. Profite bien de ces derniers jours. Bise. G
Manu Manu
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 08:30 pm
Bravo Greg ! Super fier de toi. T'es impressionnant. Tiens le coup mon gars car avec la moitié du parcours de fait c'est génial. Trop fort le Gregos et on sait tes capacités et on va te voir a l'arrivée !!! On ne lâche rien. Bises et courage, Manu
Séverine Meyer
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 08:28 pm
Bravo Greg ! On sait que tu vas y arriver, tu es sur la bonne voie ! Plein de pensées positives de Carcassonne ! Bises. Damien, Séverine, Marie et Alice.
Emma Guo
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 02:24 pm
Bravo Greg, you are half way through it! It was hard for the first three days, yet you made it! Keep going, we are all here for you!
01 June 2015 03:09 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Today was a very, very long day. I completed Stage 2 in 10h30 i.e. 3 more hours than yesterday for only 5kms more. It tells.
We had snow on the difficult stage climbing from 2000 to 2600m. It reminded me of the Alps and I seriously felt I belonged to 27e BCA. Dad will understand. I also waited for my friend who was struggling on it.
It got tough on the following part, which was an endless road in construction full of small rocks. My right foot arch starting aching from the beginning. Not a good sign.
The last section was another endless desert road. I felt I had what I was looking for the first time since before that it felt like being in the French Alps. It was going well until all these gels and bars caught up with my belly.
Friendship along the course is amazing with everyone looking after and supporting each other in tough times.
I had a good finish, even running for a few hundred meters to catch up with an Englishman who I could definitely not let cross the line ahead of me. Rugby world cup this year
Comments: Total (14) comments
Cami Pipkin
Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 11:14 am
Way to go Greg! Ruben and I are following along and are excited for any new updates! Good luck!!!
Elaine Zhang
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 01:38 pm
Hi Greg, how great to follow your posts here! Thanks for sharing the energy, the fun (and the pain) despite of the long walk after a day. Good vibes spread, we are all soooo happy for you. Take care and enjoy to the fullest. Can't wait to organize a sharing session next week! Keep walking and carry on blogging;)
Elaine
Elaine Zhang
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 01:29 pm
Hi Greg, so great that we can follow your posts here. Thanks for sharing the energy and fun (and pain ) everyday despite of the long walk. Keep walking and carry on blogging! Cheers and enjoy, take care!
Elaine
Stacey Savant
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 09:40 am
Congratulations Greg! What an amazing achievement. We are cheering for you from afar!
francois corbel
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 07:44 am
Avoir ete en regiment de chasseur de lapins dans les Alpes ca doit aider non ? :-)
En tous les cas : RESPECT le Greg :-) Je dis a tout le monde que j'ai un copain qui traverse le Gobi en ce moment meme. Fier de toi. Continue
Aman Bhasin
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 07:29 am
Well done Mate, keep at it. Your mind can take on anything this course can throw at you. You are an inspiration to us.
Bruce Aitken
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 06:30 am
Keep going, Greg, you're an inspiration. Look forward to hearing all of your stories next week over a much deserved cold beverage!
Guillaume de SAINT-BON
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 05:02 am
Magnifique mon vieux, MA-GNI-FIQUE !!!
Quel mec tu es tout de meme...
Bravo et encore bravo. On es tous derriere toi. Au paquet !!!
Pascal Milland
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 01:22 am
Snowball fights, sightseeing, camels, luxury yurts, ... sounds like a nice little ballad.
But well done mate!
Looking at the race profile, you've probably done the hardest part. It's all the way down to the end now :).
Take care of your feet and body and you'll make it.
I bought a pack of Skittles to eat from the office while I follow your little adventures to avoid being stressed.
Very proud of you. As usual.
G Quiles
Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 12:43 am
Hi! I am following your Blog!! Way to go! I find the experience amazing...It is on my bucket list! I can't wait to read your experience crossing the final Finish line! Enjoy the view!
Brent Mason
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 11:34 pm
Well done on this climbing stage mate. I hope all that climbing in Hong Kong paid off. All the best for stage three.......enjoy the pain
Mace
Jack Scott
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 10:05 pm
Greg...we are cheering for you. Right now, we are all cheering for you. Keep it going Greg.
Manu Manu
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 04:54 pm
Genial Greg !!!! Ca te rappelle l'armee que t'as pas fait !!! Et ca te manque !!! Tu nous tiens en haleine !!! C'est genial ce que tu fais et menage ta monture !! Si je me fis a la carte tu entres maintenant en phase de descente !! Pas facile mais surement mieux que les cols que tu as passe. On est avec toi. Tu ne lache rien. Biz, Manu
Gabi Solarik
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 03:25 pm
Well done, Greg! What an achievement! Keep up your positive spirit and know that we are all behind you and rooting for you (albeit from the comforts of the couch!). Jia You!!
31 May 2015 04:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Made stage 1 in 7h30
Last night was cold around 0. Water trickled through tent on my feet.
Beginning of stage 1 we had rain, wind and even snow
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Eva Ng
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 02:58 pm
Hi Greg!
Add Oil Greg!! You are being a total inspiration to all of us. Aerin and I send you love in our prayers tonight as she was getting tucked into bed. We are all cheering you on - from our perch on the sofa. Every steps is a part of the next KM! Keep going! hugs, Eva, Aerin and Rod
Aman Bhasin
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 02:34 pm
Greg , congrats on finishing the first stage. Have a good nights rest, rooting for you tomorrow too.
Ilaria K
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 11:29 am
Jia You, Greg!
Raphaelle Marchi
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 05:50 am
So proud of you
c'est pas une petite neige de rien du tout qui va t'arreter Greg, toi le montagnard :)
Plus serieusement, be safe...
Love
Afayelle
JC Marchi
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 04:44 am
the kids, Raphaelle and I are very proud of you. You 're right, enough of these 5* hotels all the same, let's go real and rough for a change ! What an ambassador you are ! Hold tight and best luck to you and your new teammate.
JC
Joe Burke
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 12:25 am
Congratulations on finishing the first stage Greg. In solidarity I am also sleeping in the garden in a tent. You wouldn't believe how long it took me to get the bed in there.
Joe
Olivier CHAUDET
Posted On: 31 May 2015 11:56 pm
Bravo pour la première étape Greg. C'est mixte ta marche ?
andrew peter saridakis
Posted On: 31 May 2015 11:36 pm
Hey Greg,
Nancy,I,Andrew Michael and Gregory Lucas all wish you safe journey. Storms are hard enough outrunning in the air, but on Foot?!
Most impotantly, be safe!
Oh, yeah, your pack is not heavy, as I hope it is packed with chocolate!
All the best!
Love, Andrew, Nancy, Andrew Michael and Gregory Lucas
31 May 2015 03:29 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
The race started today and as someone else is ghosting this blog, I can only write about what went down on the way to Hami, the city that we're all meeting in. Arrived at 23:30 on Friday evening
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Christophe Martin
Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 04:40 am
Salut vieux frère, tu m'epates! Tiens bon, pense a tes belles montagnes de Haute-Savoie, a ta petite tribu que tu impressionnes et a tes vieux potes qui matent Roland Garros tranquilles dans leur canapé. On te fait d'enormes becots!
Les petits Martin
Manu Manu
Posted On: 31 May 2015 03:14 pm
Yoh Greg !!! Alors espérons que le premier jour et la première nuit se sont bien passés. J'ai fait la course Paris - St Germain en Laye aujourd'hui, 20kms, un échauffement pour toi... On lâché rien...
Gabi Solarik
Posted On: 31 May 2015 02:37 pm
Jia You, Greg! Great to see a picture of you smiling en route! We are cheering you on from Beijing!
olivier chaudet
Posted On: 31 May 2015 01:36 pm
Ca va la premiere journee ? Moi j'ai fait un tournoi de tennis contre des chinois, c'etait assez competitif. Me suis repose apres sur mon canape...
25 May 2015 12:47 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
It's settled. Sort of. I'll be taking a floor mat to make sure evenings are spent sleeping comfortably so at the moment I have a wide selection of four mats, which you'd think would be more than enough but no, this weekend I went out to buy another one. The winner (for now) is a
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Reed & Bruce Aitken
Posted On: 31 May 2015 02:07 am
Go Greg, Go! Good luck! We're cheering for you!!!
23 May 2015 12:48 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Appealing to your generous nature
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Manu Manu
Posted On: 30 May 2015 10:43 am
Allez Greg !!! C'est parti et jusqu'àu bout... On t'attend à l'arrivée en vrai ou virtuel...!!! Jiayou !!!
21 May 2015 12:32 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Ten days to go and the blog is set up. Gear is almost packed and putting together a funding page to try and raise some money for Roundabout. Will post details here ASAP.
Debating comfort vs weight at the moment. Do I take a sleeping mat? Or will it get ditched en route? Watch this space.
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Manu Manu
Posted On: 30 May 2015 06:29 pm
Allez Gregos c'est parti et on s'éclate !!!!
Manu Manu
Posted On: 21 May 2015 09:08 pm
Go mon Greg, Go!!! I can already see the Gobi Desert red mountains getting scared of you!!! You have so much faith and courage and so much support (with Lou and the kids and the family and the friends and...) that you will make it!! We are with you!!! Bon courage, Manu
Raphaelle Marchi
Posted On: 21 May 2015 07:04 am
Go for it Brother!! You are the BEST,
Love
Raph xxx
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Elaine Zhang
Posted On: 07 Jun 2015 12:56 am
Brent Mason
Posted On: 06 Jun 2015 09:52 pm
Emma Guo
Posted On: 06 Jun 2015 03:13 pm
Emma Guo
Posted On: 06 Jun 2015 03:06 pm