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Sheila Sanei

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Gobi March (2016) blog posts from Sheila Sanei

24 June 2016 03:34 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

The last 24 hr has been most surreal so much that I could really write a whole chapter on this so forgive me for this long blog.

Comments: Total (10) comments

Martin Schwitter

Posted On: 27 Sep 2016 03:12 pm

hey Sheila We did run together in Gobi - how are you. please send me your E-Mail-address, so we can keep in touch. Best regards Martin

Philip Taylor

Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 07:41 am

Wow. You are a hard core lady! Total respect. I can (almost) imagine the willpower needed to step away from shade and rest and back into searing heat. Well done. Hope that you enjoy the 12km cruise to the finish today. Amazing

Sophie Stewart

Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 06:48 am

You're an AMAZING woman! How incredible to have survived that and place so well. Wising you the best of luck for the last 12km today. Enjoy your shower when you get to it and safe journey back to Hong Kong. Xx

Martijn Nillesen

Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 04:10 am

What an adventure and what a test for yourself. Almost there !!! Well done

Lyndsey Nye

Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 01:54 am

Awesome achievement. Wow what can you say. Surreal it must be. Tomorrow will be a breaze in comparison. I'll have the martinis waiting for your return. X

steven taylor

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 10:58 pm

Speechless. Proud. Impressed beyond words. An amazing experience you can look back on your whole life and be filled with pride. Cant wait to see you! Well done! Please have a shower before you come home.. :)

Shirin Aghadjan

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 07:01 pm

You are a superhero! .. Well done

Nima Sanei

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 06:51 pm

I lack the words to fully describe how relieved and proud I am. You're a solid rock. Didn't know how strong you really until now. Respect & Love from Sweden! /Your Brother

Elaine Taylor

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 05:58 pm

Amazing, that sounds absolutely terrifying. So well done you, what a great position 22nd and 2nd woman. You are some tough cookie ! Good luck with the last stage. Hope to be able to speak to you soon. Love Elaine & David.

Susan Hodgson

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 04:32 pm

You focus and determination never cease to amaze me. Your mind is your strongest muscle! Way to go Sheila!

22 June 2016 02:33 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Greetings from an extremely hot desert

Comments: Total (14) comments

Sue hodgson Hodgson

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 10:36 am

Hey Sheila you are so awesome. You're strength is making me so proud of you. Love you dearly. Power to you!!!

Sue Hodgson

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 10:04 am

You're so Awesome my dear! Strength and power is all yours. I'm very proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️

Victoria Williams

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 11:39 am

Wow! I have been thinking of you all day as I knew today was your big day. I am in awe of your mental strength after Mark's & my little jog in the Gobi!!! You are doing Amazingly. All our love, prayers & energy for your final day! Dig deeper. Love The Williams xxxx

Sophie Stewart

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 01:24 am

You are truly amazing! Your mental strength is incredible. You're nearly there, keep it up.We'll be thinking about you today, sending huge love and admiration. The Stewarts!

Yasmin Taylor

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 10:49 pm

WOW Mummy your awesome keep up the great work, you are amazing hope that the bugs don't eat you alive from Yasmin and Marcus ( ;

emma sullivan

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 09:39 pm

what a totally amazing experience.. Sheila, you are so impressive. -But be kind to your knee! x

Steven Taylor

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 09:37 pm

Dear Sheila. What an effort ! you truly are a fighter and you're making us all very proud. Last major day so just focus on the finish and know that every step you take brings you closer to home.. Good luck!!! Steven, Mina, Chris, Yasmin & Marcus

Alice and Toine Vonk

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 08:13 pm

An amazing result from an amazing woman. Keep going, dig deep tomorrow !! The biggest hug . Alice and boys xxx

Nima Sanei

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 07:54 pm

Sheila, at the moment I'm seriously nervous about your hardest stage tomorrow. You've comed so far and I'm certain that dad is looking down with a big smile and a heart covered by proudness. Be strong! Shut down the pain and just finish it! You're the Best! / Your Brother

Philip Taylor

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 07:40 pm

Great stuff Sheila...TRUE GRIT....i usually melt at around 28 degrees so running in high 40's....blurggh. good luck for the big one tomorrow. Phil, Encarni and Reyes xx

Eugenie Hardy

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:57 pm

Keep going! Whatever you did today to overcome the pain, you can do tomorrow. Good luck!

neil taylor

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 03:57 pm

Sheila, you are a superhero! We're all thinking of you here. xxxx

Shirin Aghadjan

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 03:33 pm

Well done, we are so proud of you..keep it up. Good luck and all the best for tomorrow. Lots of love, Shirin & Co ;)

Elaine Taylor

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 02:57 pm

Well done on doing so well on day 4. Sorry to hear about your knee, hope you have something to strap it up with. All the family here in Edinburgh will be thinking of you tomorrow - the big day - hope it won't be as hot as you fear, and that your knee will behave. Good luck and all the best for tomorrow. Love Elaine & David.

20 June 2016 03:12 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hello everyone, stage 2 is completed. Today I was ranked 30 overall and 3rd

Comments: Total (15) comments

Eugenie Hardy

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:59 pm

Hi Sheila, Amazing progress looking forward to hearing more. Keep positive Best From all the Hardy boys

Lyndset Nye

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 01:22 pm

Finally got onto your blog. Your doing fantastic mate. All those hikes over the twins and violet hill will have put you in good stead for those mountains! Hoping the bugs don't hassle you too much over night. Xx

New York Taylors

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 01:06 am

Wow! Amazing effort. That is outstanding. So cool to follow your progress from afar. Keep up the good work and keep sharing your updates! Lots of love, Sarah Gavin Rowan and Isla

Suzanne Grant

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:54 am

Many Congrats Sheila on days 1 & 2. You're doing so fantastic, I salute you. Keep going, keep smiling. Wishing you all the best on day 3. We'll keep following your progress here from Belgium. GOOD LUCK :-)

Julie Beatty

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 05:33 am

You are amazing and an inspiration - keep it up!! I hope it continues to go well!

Sophie Stewart

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:24 am

An AMAZING day, well done! That's so fantastic, you must be delighted with that!!! It's so impressive. Keep it up. We're all rooting for you. The Stewarts.Xx

Mark Hulbert

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 12:41 am

Good Morning from 6-MH! We are all super-impressed (under statement) and wishing you all the very best for the next few days. Go Sheila! Special message from Chris, "am super proud Mum!"

Mina Masoumi

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 12:26 am

I love you i think abut you very much Your Mother Mina

Yasmin Taylor

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 12:00 am

Gobi song by Yasmin Taylor melody from hall of fame Ya you can be the greatest you can be the best you can run four Gobi march races you can do them all you can do them all you can run straight through them with a smile do it for your husband do it for your mum do it for your children do it for them all do it for your brother, don't wait to stop cause you came third place. cause you can run in them all ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhooooooooooo cause you can runnnn in them all oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhoooooooooo cause you can run in them all.

Mina Masoumi

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 11:38 pm

Hej Sheila my dotter jag sett de bilder fortsett kempa po jag be till Gud att allting gor bra for dig jag ar mycket stolt over dig har allting okey jag foljer varj dag dina aktiviteter stort kram Mamman Mina

Steven Taylor

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:35 pm

Well done Sheila! We're following your every move over here in Hong Kong and around the world so stay strong and enjoy! Lots of love from Marcus, Chris & Yasmin! xxxxxxxxx

Nima Sanei

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 08:28 pm

Well Done Sis! Be careful, avoid unnecessary injuries, be prepared for surprises and do the foot race smart! Just like a game of chess. Don't loose focus! Shirin and the kids send you a lots of kisses! Good luck with the rest!

Philip Taylor

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 08:27 pm

Hey Sheila. BIG Congrats on a great time for what sounds like a super tough day. Glad to hear the feet are holding up and that all the HK step training came in handy. Look forward to hearing the next installment from the Gobi. Hope the next days go well. Take care. Phil and Encarni xx

Alice Vonk

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 07:01 pm

Oh my dear, what an amazing day. Just put the boys to bed and read them a different story -Sheila's journey . Keep going and can't wait for the update tomorrow. All our love from Belgium. The Vonkies xxx

Elaine Taylor

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 04:10 pm

Woohoo ! Well done you ! That's a great achievement. Hope you cope with the bugs, at least it's only grasshoppers and not scorpions ! All the best for tomorrow, hope the ankles and knees will be ok. Love Elaine & David.

19 June 2016 02:49 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hello hello and a special greeting from the Gobi desert to 6MH :)

Comments: Total (8) comments

Martijn Nillesen

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:01 pm

Go sheila, go ! Fantastic what you dare to do

Sophie Stewart

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 05:26 am

Wow- well done, you are amazing! I hope today has been good too. We are all sending huge love, so proud of you, what an experience. With love from The Stewarts and a special hello from Benno!

Halle Lamble

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 03:19 am

Sheila what a fantastic update! I can not believe you can write all that after such a huge day! It sounds like you're having a great time. We are thinking of you and hoping all goes well for you. Take care and best wishes Halle, Guy, Lola and Harry

New York Taylors Taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 11:54 pm

Way to go! Sounds like you are having a great experience. Looking forward to your next installment! Lots of love, Sarah Gavin Rowan and Isla

Oliver Bonke

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 11:15 pm

Go Sheila! We are in awe and send you all the high fives and hugs for this epic venture! Love OB

Christopher Taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 11:05 pm

Dear Mum, You are doing amazingly right now!!! We all miss you so much and wish you were here with us!

Elaine Taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 06:41 pm

Great to read your blog of your first day. Well done you. Good luck tomorrow. Love E & D

Nima Sanei

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 03:53 pm

I enjoyed every Word of Your last blog. A beautiful description of the first day. Cool feeling, isn't? Can't wait to read about stage2. Go get them tiger! :D /Your Proud Brother

19 June 2016 01:25 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hello everyone,

After nearly 4 hours bus journey, we reached camp 1 at

Comments: Total (4) comments

Sarah Gavin Isla Rowan Taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 11:32 am

Glad you made it there. By the time you read this you will have completed day 1!! Cannot wait to read your next post. So cool to follow you on the adventure!

Yasmin Taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 09:02 am

Hi mummy i miss you so much. You are the best mum ever ! You are very strong ! Good luck for your race Love Yasmin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:)

steven taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 08:54 am

Hi Sheila. Excited to hear all ok! we're all rooting for you and really interested to hear how the first day went! Saw some fun pictures of you already so keep smiling and enjoy the race, Steven, Mina, Yasmin, Chris and Marcus

Elaine Taylor

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 08:21 am

Hi there Sheila, Glad to hear that you have arrived safely, all the best today . Go girl go ! Love E & D

15 June 2016 11:31 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Here we go, my first blog!! :-)

4 days to go to race start.My first multi stage race, hopefully the first of many more to come.

Comments: Total (5) comments

Nima Sanei

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 01:02 am

Hey lovely Sister. Back in Sweden we're nervous, excited, proud and inpatient. You are simply a champ. Dad would have been so proud of you. I'm sure he's with you the whole way. Good luck!! :)

Steven Taylor

Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 11:29 am

We are all very proud of you Sheila. Sitting here with Mina and the kids and we can't wait to hear how you're getting on. Be strong - we're thinking of you!! Love Mina, Steven, Chris, Yasmin & Marcus

Sophie Stewart

Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 09:41 am

Hey there, We're all rooting for you and sending lots of luck and love! Benno says - he's sending you positive thoughts. Love from the Stewarts

Julie Beatty

Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 02:42 am

Good luck!! I will be thinking about you!!

Mary G

Posted On: 16 Jun 2016 06:11 am

Good luck in the Gobi March, Sheila.