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Richard Sanderson

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Gobi March (2017) blog posts from Richard Sanderson

22 June 2017 08:50 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hello there,

I think this may well be my last update!

Comments: Total (5) comments

Robert Thompson

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 04:27 pm

Tremendous stuff. Keep it up. Sounds as if you're enjoying it, which is quite frankly ludicrous.

Jess N Eddie

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 03:32 pm

Add oil!!

Caro S

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 03:05 pm

Almost there! Just another 80km in the scorching desert heat to go... How hard can that be !?! Thinking of you x

HL Wat

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 11:00 am

Brilliant mate!!!

Jo Fox

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 10:07 am

Thanks for the update and best of luck for the early start tomorrow!

21 June 2017 03:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hello,

Stage 4 done and another 45k covered. These long days are starting to feel normal!

Comments: Total (3) comments

Jo Fox

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 06:04 am

Hi Richard Your supporters from AIA are checking on the site regularly to cheer you on. We are very proud that both you and Ben are doing so well and glad to know your ankle is holding up! Keep going, nearly there!! Look forward to meeting you, Catherine and the kids very soon! p.s. Can you ask Ben to leave lovely messages for this wife too? A few xxx will be nice. I am sure he is not that shy! ^0^ Jo

Fiona So

Posted On: 22 Jun 2017 03:28 am

Rich, almost there. tmr is the long march and i am sure you will beat it with no problem! So proud of you. A nice big lunch is waiting for you when you return. Keep it up teammate! Cant wait to hear your stories.

Catherine Sanderson

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 07:23 pm

Well done on another good day. Wish you well for the big one

20 June 2017 04:12 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hi there,

All good here, stage 3 is done, back in a sunny and warm camp!

Comments: Total (7) comments

Fiona So

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 10:14 am

You are looking stronger each day. Glad you are enjoying the views and experience. Rest up! Top 10 seems possible! gogogo.

Robert Thompson

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 10:00 am

Nice work.

Carmen Fay

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 09:28 am

Super impressive stuff! Smashing it in 10th place after stage 3 and glad the ankle is doing well. Looking forward to next update!

Jenny Austin

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 06:01 am

You're doing amazingly - hats off to you: well keep it on actually, to cover your head from the sun! Bet it's an unbelievable experience and glad the river bed was avoided, even if it meant a steep climb (river sounded awful from last year's blog!).

Caro S

Posted On: 21 Jun 2017 12:58 am

The photo of Daddy's sunburn and you giving the side-eye to a goat are the favourites so far with the little ones. I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that whoever is uploading the official photos is confusing you with another runner and keeps putting the wrong name on. We're not fooled but with a bit of luck others might be... Fantastic results so far, so glad to hear you're still feeling strong. Big hugs from here xx

Catherine Sanderson

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 06:28 pm

Eat ,sleep and run again. The boy has done well

Michael Sanderson

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 05:14 pm

Well done - that was a very impressive performance!

19 June 2017 03:38 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hi there,

Stage 2 is done, back in a rather wet camp after some big storms.

Comments: Total (6) comments

Lourens Roets

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 04:26 am

The was a reason we called you Sand-man...you are built for the deserts dude. Looks like you've got the bug now and have to complete the series. You are doing really well - it gets easier as you get into the rhythm. Remember the most important thing is to look after your feet - stop to get the pebble out of the shoe or re-type after a water-crossing. As long as you have your feet, you are good to go! Good luck with the long march.

Knattapisit Krutkrongchai

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 01:20 am

Richard, You are doing amazingly well. Go ahead. Mocha team is sending you force. You are getting closer to that cold beer, Go Go Go! KK

Dennis Theodosis

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 01:14 am

Awesome work Richard! Looks like you're enjoying yourself Love the plan. I think you'll get stronger as the race goes on.

Tom Kneen

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 12:24 am

Rich - you are a machine :) - well done so far.

Fiona So

Posted On: 20 Jun 2017 12:17 am

Great job Rich. Really proud of you. You're really strong! Good to hear that you're ankle is holding up. Keep going! Entire mocha team and OTW teams are cheering for you

Catherine Sanderson

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 04:18 pm

Excellent, very proud of how well you have done so far. Scenery....wonderful. We hope tomorrow goes well.

18 June 2017 02:53 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hi there,

Day one is done, feels great to get going after a lot of build up!

Comments: Total (5) comments

Michael Sanderson

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 11:46 am

Well done on two great finishes so far!

Martine A

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 11:18 am

Amazing Rich! Well done, photos look amazing. Good luck with the rest of the week!

Fiona So

Posted On: 19 Jun 2017 02:26 am

Yo teammate, you're doing great but make sure you save some energy for that Long March. Take care of your ankle too. Keep it up! We are all cheering for you from HKG

Robert Thompson

Posted On: 18 Jun 2017 08:44 pm

Cracking start Dickie. Good lad!

Caro S

Posted On: 18 Jun 2017 03:26 pm

Well done you - we all sat down here and had a good look through the photos posted today, incredibly beautiful scenery but you can tell it must be such hard going. Sounds like there will be a lot of stories from camp too, can't wait to hear them.... We're all very proud of you, enjoy the experience as much as possible x PS: Happy Fathers Day. We made you some cake and I ate it after they went to bed. Would have been a shame to waste it!