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Gobi March (2016) blog posts from Mark Cross

24 June 2016 02:36 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Wow what a last 24 hours it

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Rod Grieve

Posted On: 26 Jun 2016 08:10 pm

AMC. legend. Bronze incredible! Clearly the tougher it got, the tougher you became mate. Truly amazing feat. Inspirational to us mere followers. Congratulations 'Diesel' on yet another proud moment for clan Cross!!! Look forward to hearing war stories first hand on your return...safe travels home. You legend.

Suzanne and David Hansen

Posted On: 26 Jun 2016 08:58 am

Congratulations Mark this is fascinating to read and simply amazing accomplishment .....we can only imagine the relief of seeing that finish line !! See you back in the land of lush green and perpetual rain! Suzanne and David

Michael Heron

Posted On: 26 Jun 2016 07:54 am

OMG Crossy! I've just seen the breaking news - THIRD. What the hell! That is an incredible result. Superb effort mate. Just unbelievable. I hope you're in one piece and able to celebrate now you've made it. Congratulations to you and your support crew/family. Awesome. Mike

Michael Heron

Posted On: 26 Jun 2016 07:46 am

Mark, Unbelievable effort and great result. Wow. Very best of luck for the last push. Thinking of you back here. I'm sorry to say that it's raining back here... Best wishes, Mike

Mike Bennetts

Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 07:42 am

O for Oarsome! Tremendously proud of your effort and so pleased you got a bottle of cold water. Clearly you have discovered the simple pleasures in life. All the best for the short sprint to the end.

Di Cross

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 11:46 pm

Just a wee list of photos for followers that want to see The Desert Deisel Machine in Dtage 4 and 5.I already put the other stages on. So Stage 5. the photos are pg 5 stripped to the waist,Showing off that lean machine!!!! Also Stg 5. PG 19 with 22 on his top.Looks like just after finishing with gruelling race. STage. 4. Pg 8. ,there are 2 on pg 8 both with 22 on bib. Stage. 4. Pg 18. in background with 22 on bib, with long sleeve puffer jkt on. What are we all going to do next week??!!!! Love Mum

Di Cross

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 08:24 pm

OMG! What a fantastic day darling.I think we will have to call you "The desert Deisel Machine".Absolutely amazing, you have a very proud Mum and siblings here. Can't wait to see you on your return. Enjoy 'The walk in the park' for the last day!!!!. Love Mum

22 June 2016 02:17 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Four stages down, only 2 to go.

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Vicki worker

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 09:55 pm

Fantastic effort Mark. Been enjoying following your progress & blog. Last 12 kms will be a doddle in comparison. Enjoy the comforts of that hotel when you get there!

Ana Lockyer

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 10:32 am

Wow - amazing effort! And good idea to lighten your load for the next stage. Keep it up! Ana

Hamish McKay

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 04:56 am

Crossy sensational stage five. The Kiwi diesel loco in full flight. Dinner Group will miss you tonight .. but we'll sample a few desserts - as opposed to deserts - that you can hook into when you get home! Hamish and Sarah.

Bruce Perry

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 04:15 am

Hi Mark, Amazing effort. Looks like you have just had incredible Stage 5 - first home. Look forward to hearing about it over a beer at NSP. All the very best for the last leg

Rod Grieve

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 03:23 am

Come on Crossy, 8th...really? You're capable of so much more my main man! Seriously cobber, tremendous results thus far. Suck in the big ones, head down, keep those arms low and relaxed. Smoke em mate! Rest assured, us virtual plodders rooting for you in sub 39 temps!!!

Scott St John

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 07:27 pm

I doff my cap to you-special performance while we were all asleep. ssj

John Nevill

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 01:46 pm

Huge effort Crossy - crossing the line first in stage 5 is just phenomenal - you're not human!!

Nick Maxwell

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 10:13 am

Hi Mark, Just saw that you came first in the big stage, nice work, you will be rapt and great to think only a quick blast to finish up. Enjoy the extra rest and treat yourself by ordering some club sandwiches and french fries from the room service menu tonight ! Well done from all the Maxwells.

Phil Cross

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 09:49 am

Just heard the amazing news on stage 5. We are all very proud. Congratulations. Can imagine you will resemble a piece of cowhide after the long march. So well done -we just blown away . good luck for tomorrows short strop. love Phil

andy evans

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 09:31 am

Big congrats-great effort to come home first in the big stage.

Jo Todd

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 08:53 am

Hi mark Omg have just read that you are number 1 after stage 5. What a most fantastic achievement. We are following you every step of the way so it's like we are there with you except I am sitting on my couch drinking wine. Got to keep hydrated of course!!!!! We are so proud of you so go you good thing. Only a short way to go now so give it heaps. Love you All our love Jo and Toddy xxxx All

Scott St John

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 04:15 am

I am a touch hesitant communicating with you given your potential state of mind. Assuming you are sound, I must reiterate that I think you are mad! I can say this having been across the Gobi Desert a number of times-but always in a plane. Regardless, enjoy the last couple of legs-nothing like a finish line to inspire the body-It may be mad, but you are doing an amazing thing. ssj

Di Cross

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 01:49 am

Well done sweetheart.OMG it is amazing to think what you are going through.Iwill be thinking of you today doing the 80 kms.You need an endurance medal.Janet and Graeme wish you lots of luck.Go for it darling.With you all the way.Love Mum xx

Phil Cross

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 11:53 pm

AWESOME!!!! U r doin amazing. Just caught up with all the results and photos. I think u r 8th overall - wot an effort. Good luck with the long leg tomorrow. We are all wishing u luck. Love from us Phil ,Jen, Soph, Mattman and Murph!!!!!!

phil cross

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 11:46 pm

hi mark, just caught up with the results and photos etc. your doing amazing - i think u r 8th which is awesome. good luck for the long leg tomorrow . we are all wishing you luck. murph says "go hard". Love from the other cross family

Anthony Quirk

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 09:34 pm

Hi Mark - great to read the daily trials and tribulations that you are going through on this fantastic (though daunting for us mere mortals!) adventure. Good luck for the big day today

21 June 2016 04:10 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Today we all thought would be a slightly easier day after yesterday.

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Di Cross

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 01:44 am

Well done darling.Dont want you leaving anymore skin in the Gobi.!!!Pleased you're feeling better, with no more altitude sickness.Think we are in sympathy with one another, nausea!!!! You are doing fantastically well, so proud of you. Looking forward to you're being home in one piece.Tread carefully, and dry their water supply out, not yours!!!! Here are photo numbers that people can see you.Pre race. Pg 5 .looking wearing 2 tone cap, with Chinese green coats. Stage 1. Pg 16. Running in grey outfit with 22 on bib. Stage 2. Pg 10. Getting hot water in blue jet with black beanie Stage 3. Pg 2. Bib 22. Back view running. Keep it up darling. Love Mum

Andrew Cole

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 09:31 pm

Nice work Crossy ! Sounds very similar to my day ... got up early ( 7am ! ) showered/shaved ( are you showering ? ) and took the gruelling 1 km walk down to the ferry. I knew I had a big day ahead of me, so I actually didn't do the walk, ... I got the Mrs to drop me off. Onto the 7.30 ferry. We had it all weather wise as well - Auckland weather obviously very similar to the Gobi ! started off beautiful, then the wind and rain arrived. Had to use an umbrella to shield myself from the elements .. it was tough but got to the office ok thankfully ! Anyway hope all well, and keep Grinding it out !

20 June 2016 03:10 am (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington

I didn

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Warren Hutt

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 05:53 am

Good luck Crossy ...14th is awesome .

David Lewis

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 01:27 am

14th - great result in what has to be a very tough field! good luck for the flats , keep it up

Mike Bennetts

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:01 pm

Inspirational stuff Mark! One day at a time and be glad the altitude is behind you.

Suzanne and David Hansen

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 07:23 pm

Good Luck for the next stage Mark...sounds very challenging but exciting. All the best !

19 June 2016 02:46 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Arrived at the first camp yesterday after a 4 hour bus trip into the Tian Shan mountains.

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John Nevill

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:19 am

Great first stage Crossy. Sounds pretty brutal.

andy evans

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 08:01 am

Good start-I havent seen you in any of the photos yet but u got a mention as passing through the second check point.

Hamish McKay

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:35 am

It sounds so interesting from here Crossy! Keep it up mate. I guess I've got no excuse for a gentle jog or cycle this afternoon. All the best, Hamish and Sarah.

Di Cross

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 08:49 pm

Well done darling.Keep all the positives happening.Everyday another better day.love Mum

18 June 2016 12:54 pm (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington

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18 June 2016 12:52 pm (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington

Finally arrived in Hami yesterday evening after 26 hours of travel. Hami is the base for the race - thought it was going to be a small town in the middle of nowhere but turns out to be a chaotic city in the middle of nowhere.

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12 June 2016 03:33 am (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington

...to go

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