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Gobi March (2009) blog posts from Shirley Potter

20 June 2009 11:42 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

OMG, OMG, OMG....... What a week....... the best and the toughest week of my life. As you can see from the website it was the most amazing race, stunning scenery, met the most amazing people and never experienced such comraderie.
Had a spectacular finish yesterday in the old town of Kashgar. Flying the Irish flag proudly and finishing in second place behind my inspiration Diaaaaan. Just recovering from the late night/early morning karaoke session. Can't wait to get home to see you alll. Thank you soooooo much for all the support, it really lifted my spirits out there. 

See you soon.
Shirls. xxx

Comments: Total (3) comments

Posted On: 22 Jun 2009 02:57 pm

Delighted 4u Shirley..you must be thrilled, what an amazing achievement!

Posted On: 22 Jun 2009 02:35 pm

Maith an cailín Shirley...you'll have to get writing that autobiography soon!

Posted On: 21 Jun 2009 12:53 pm

Congratulations, Shirley.

12 June 2009 05:24 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hi 

Have arrived in Kashgar, after brief visits to Paris, Beijing and Urumqi.... what a place! 
Getting to meet all the team and other competitors, everybody very excited. Can't wait to get started now.
We packed our race bags for the last time today and went for a training run, got some crazy looks from the locals.
Feel like a camel stocking up on food reserves.
We leave the hotel tomorrow afternoon and head off on a 3 hour bus journey into the desert. We have one night in the camp tomorrow night and then the race starts on Sunday morning :-)

Hope all is well at home.
 
S  xxx

Comments: Total (34) comments

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 11:20 pm

Hey Shirley, comhghairdeas.... Fair play to you on a great achievement. Hope you're enjoying celebrations in "downtown Kashgar"!

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 06:17 pm

Fantastic achievement Shirley -3nd place women's division. We are so proud of you and Diana.Wish I was at the celebrations tonight.Well done to Shane for a superb run and ranking .looking forward to hearing all about it. Mary

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 05:58 pm

Well Done Shirl and Diane and Shane...we're all so very proud of ye...keeping the Irish flag flying....I still think ye are crazy

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 04:33 pm

Well done Shirley , Diana, and Shane too, that is amazing run and achievement, best wishes from all who run in Galway!

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 02:55 pm

What a stunning performance from Di and you. Have wonderful celebrations tonight--as we will !! love Vivian and Anne

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 11:03 am

Congrats.. What an achievement!! Legends...

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 10:17 am

Legends the both of yous - fantastic results Shirley and Di.

Posted On: 20 Jun 2009 07:12 am

the longest week in history, omg you have done so well and we are extremely proud of you as asways. im exhausted after running so fast behind you. i will be well fit for berlin now it was great training ha ha the novena kept ye safe thank god. cant wait now till you get home and give you a great big hug love you loads xxxxxxxxmam

Posted On: 19 Jun 2009 11:09 pm

Flying through it Shirley. I look forward to hearing all the heroic tale of the desert crossing. It puts my 3 and 25/26ths marathons into prespective Rock on Shirley & Lady Di!!!

Posted On: 19 Jun 2009 10:49 pm

great going shirl. you're doing fantastic. there will be big welcome home for you. only a few more miles to go.its just a walk in the park for you a this stage. hope the feet are still intact and not too many blisters. sinead is here loving all the attention. can't wait to see you.

Posted On: 19 Jun 2009 07:50 pm

come on girls only one day left...all of galway shouting for ye now, seemingly it was on Galway bay fm about two crazy galway girls running around a desert...sinead here beside me sleeping...she cant wait for a hug from her auld auntie shirl...keep going only a few more miles to go...eggs flying ye're way...

Posted On: 19 Jun 2009 11:07 am

bloody hell girl!! that was some day yesterday. was watchin for you to finish til the wee hours. ur both fantastic .chimbirazu yet?????

Posted On: 19 Jun 2009 08:27 am

Shirley you're doing so well- fantastic as ever !! We're tracking your progress every day and cheering you on from the lab. Nearly there now- good luck!

Posted On: 18 Jun 2009 08:36 pm

Well done to the two of you.. Following closely back here.. Hope the ankle is holding up well.. Best of luck for the rest.. Take care of yourselves.. Conall

Posted On: 18 Jun 2009 06:01 pm

Another great day well done.!!!! The views sound amazing. Just think you are nearly there!! squeeze out that last bit of energy. plenty of celebratin the nite ur back. mxx

Posted On: 17 Jun 2009 11:23 pm

I can't believe that there's just another Galway girl ahead of you ... (why is Mundy in my head) ...racing like hares across the Gobi .... stunning. Very best of luck, David.

Posted On: 17 Jun 2009 03:22 pm

omg. god bless ye both and fly the flag for galway and ireland, so proud of ye wishing to morrow was over for ye, will ask for the extra strenght to night at the novena love you loads xxxxx

Posted On: 17 Jun 2009 06:32 am

ssoooo prooooud of you you are doing brillant, god bless them long legs. one lovely photo of you looks like you are extremely happy which is nice, is the load on your back getting lighter, will be worth it all so keep up the spirits and you can get there, we are running all the way with you im sooooo exhausted ha ha love you loads go for it xxxxxxx

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 08:57 pm

Hey Shirls ur doing sooooooo fab, that was a great day today. bag must be getting lighter.! nice to hear there was a little rain! keep up the good work and tell D I said a big hello and shes doing brill! mxx

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 07:10 pm

Go Shirl and Diane....flying the Irish flag...we all very proud of ye...Just saw the photo's there, ye look mad.... Crazy mad...hope ye are enjoying it...jack and lilly send a birdie

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 02:18 pm

half way there now, so proud of you. there are lots of photo's up as well. so keeping a good eye on you ha ha wishing ye both the very best stay safe and god bless. we are all right behind you. Shane O'Rourke is doing very well also come all galway love you loads xxxxxxx

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 11:55 am

Hi shirley you are doing great!! Best of luck with the rest of the race!

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 10:31 am

I thought you couldn't run after your ankle injury in the mammturks so was surprised to see your photo and your epic times in the results section. You are doing really well - best of luck for the rest of it :-)

Posted On: 15 Jun 2009 09:58 pm

congrats u are doing brillant, best of luck with the rest of it. love always dad xx

Posted On: 15 Jun 2009 09:40 pm

greetings just finished day 4 of the novena looks like its working for ye both, its a super achievement so proud of ye to mor ye will be half way with god's help stay safe love u loads xx mam

Posted On: 15 Jun 2009 08:43 pm

Hey bird!! ur playin a blinder. not sure if ur gettin the mails i sent on the other site but im tuning in loads and it sounds fantastic!! soo impressed with you coming third. keep those heels duodermed!! any chimberazu. best of luck miriam x

Posted On: 15 Jun 2009 07:12 pm

Hi Shirley Heartiest congrats on coming 3rd today. Like your mum,my knees are worn out praying at the Esker novena that your legs will keep flying! Delighted with Diana's achievment Love Vivian and Anne

Posted On: 15 Jun 2009 11:11 am

day 2 over thank god. you are doing very well, must be me on your shoulder pushing you on ha ha it must be some experience. love you loads and keep on going you can do it. best of luck to ye both stay safe. love mamxx

Posted On: 15 Jun 2009 06:24 am

congratulations you are doing very well so so proud of you go on you can get there love you loadsxx im on your shoulder all the way hope im not weighing you down ha ha go on you can do it. mamxx

Posted On: 14 Jun 2009 11:24 pm

well done shirley, you're doing great. Your beating fellows all over the shop. Will have to nickname you Jamie Summers. I'm thoroughly impressed. james ps Hope those freezedried deserts are working out for you. I

Posted On: 13 Jun 2009 08:10 pm

just after viewing your photo very nice keeping up to date with ye probably get up in the middle of the night to check god bless ye all the way. love you loads xx mam

Posted On: 13 Jun 2009 06:10 pm

Shirley the best of luck .We are all getting so excited here. The adreline rush is on. I will even head out to the Esker Novena for You and Diana.! Cant wait to follow you and will be with you every step of the way Love Mary

Posted On: 12 Jun 2009 10:34 pm

tiling all done just big tidy up now looks very nice, am doing the novena in esker athenry for the 2 of ye xxxxx

Posted On: 12 Jun 2009 05:23 pm

Glad to hear ye arrived safe...be good, be careful and god bless..... Lilly and Jack send a sloppy kiss XXXXX

08 June 2009 07:37 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

OMG..... I can't believe it, less than a week left! Both excited and nervous...... Just spent the last two weeks in Ecuador, back in Ireland today and have to spend tomorrow weighing out food and equipment before flying to China on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me so far. (http://www.mycharity.ie/event/shirley_potters_event/) Shirley. x

Comments: Total (11) comments

Posted On: 18 Jun 2009 02:22 pm

Ooops!! Think i may have been sending messages to wrong blog!:) Wishing you all the best of luck for the rest of the race...nearly there now!! keeping track of your progress...Well done, Keep it up!!! (using some of my phrases as I write school reports!!)

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 02:09 pm

congrats....now your third...you'll pass out Diana yet..ha ha

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 01:52 pm

Hi Shirley Heartiest congratulations on ur 3rd place yesterday.Havent seen todays postings yet but hope u are keeping up! Like ur Mum I am on my knees at the esker novena,praying that the3 legs will keep 'flying'.U will be glad to get back to the HSE and the relative calm of the O.R. Delighted Diana is going so well also. Love Anne and Vivian

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 01:48 pm

theres a pic of you # 16 pic

Posted On: 16 Jun 2009 01:27 pm

you're coming 4th....yippee....and diana 1st...go irish! keep it up

Posted On: 14 Jun 2009 07:58 pm

good luck shirl, know you'll do great. very pround of you. heard your 5th. thats amazing, not that i'm surprised.... sinead thinks her auntie shirley is crazy but is looking forward to seeing her soon.enjoy the fine dining and the card tricks...

Posted On: 14 Jun 2009 07:58 pm

good luck shirl, know you'll do great. very pround of you. heard your 5th. thats amazing, not that i'm surprised.... sinead thinks her auntie shirley is crazy but is looking forward to seeing her soon.enjoy the fine dining and the card tricks...

Posted On: 11 Jun 2009 10:16 am

Did ye arrive yet...only another 250k to go...come on..i'd do that in my sleep...ha ha

Posted On: 10 Jun 2009 10:06 pm

have the candle lighting for you god bless you and diana and all the rest stay safe love you loads xxx

Posted On: 09 Jun 2009 06:56 pm

Best of luck Shirl, We are all so very proud of you. eggs coming flying your way all week... u know what I mean.... Love ya

Posted On: 09 Jun 2009 12:01 pm

omg is right your poor mother and father. wishing you and diana all the very best come home safe, and enjoy the experience. best of good luck xxxx love you.