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Gobi March (2014) blog posts from Des Potter

04 June 2014 01:04 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Well we started stage three with low temps and a fine drizzle which became a freezing rain and them some awesome hail... We were freezing climbing for about 10-12kms over rocky hills and some more dry river bed crossings surrounded by snow capped mountains...unfortunately my knee really packed up this day and after finishing stage three had to say a no go to the rest of the Gobi March... Was so sad but had a great time and what an amazing adventure and met some amazing people from all over the world....Forecast was so bad for this night that they moved our camp to yurts instead of our tents to try and keep us dry... On way home now and just wanted to say thanks so much to all for your amazing support and emails along the way! It really has meant so much to hear from you all every night...

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02 June 2014 01:56 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

What a hard 39km ….feeling better now that we rested and have some cup of soup in tum..getting everyones emails thanks so much guys. I’ve been to the medic tent three time got bad blisters and knee paining. All pauls ailments are at bay…todays day had lots of tufted rocky grass going up and down into dried river beds was long. But tomorrow another day and its going to be hard. Tons of climbing, swing bridges (my fav) and I’m sure more rocks, what an adventure. Hope you are well at home. Well done Marianne on finishing comrades!
Updste tomorrow again.
Cheers all

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Claire Patterson

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 01:43 pm

Well done Des and Paul on completing stage 2! Des I'm so proud of you pushing through with sore feet - oweee!! How was the bridge experience? I cant wait to hear about it. What an incredible experience. I hope your backpack is feeling lighter today. have a good night's rest, looking forward to stage 3

Bruce Hughes

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 12:20 pm

well done Team Potter! great effort! Paul don't eat Des food and share the plasters! hang in there & no fighting...okay! go well Bruce

Graham Oberholzer

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 07:37 am

Great going guys, keep it up. Look forward to hearing all the stories over a glass of wine or two.

gina gordon

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 06:20 am

Hi my darlings, shame Des that sounds sore, wonderful you got through day two, with all that. But then you are a greek and that makes you strong ha ha. Great going Paul, as Im writing I am thinking you must be through day three by now. hoping it was an easy day (sorry about the bridgess Des - just say "I DONT DO BRIDGES". LOTS OF LOVE and Angels carrying both of you, sent all my good energy to you so i am flat on my back. hot day in Durban, hope rain stops and you have a cool day. xxxxx gina

Michelle Lynch

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 05:45 am

So Proud of you my friend, it brings a tear to my Eye!!! Well done to you and Paulie!! Enjoy it for what it is and stay strong!!! Missing you lots of love xxxx

Candice Delpech

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 04:08 am

Well done Des!!!! Sorry about the blisters.Keep up the good work sound hard but you are a machine you can do this.wish I could be a fly on your shoulder at times the senary sounds amazing.Such an amazing experience .Grils all good,fetching them soon for school.fresh this am here.cant wait for update later.Hope you had a great day out there!!!!! Thinking of you every step of the way.lots of love xxxx

Martin Schulze

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 03:38 am

Hi guys Weldone on a good second day. Sounding positive and motivated. Desie looks after you feet you need them :) keep up the momentum we a thinking about you guys take care and lots of love

01 June 2014 01:18 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

49km of serious rocky shailey terrain. Was sera long and tough going but feeling good now that we are finished. At least clocked up some mileage. Paul has done it again and pulled it out the bag and absolutely fine. Hip not a problem at all, yahhh cortisone and shin and calves holding up! Must be those massive calves! I have 4 blisters boohoo…
Will touch base tomorrow and let you all know if the spirits are still high.
Morgs and mac missing you like crazy and hope you having an awesome weekend at megs.
Till tomorrow peeps

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Sam Potter

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 05:44 pm

Glad spirits are high!!! Hope you still feeling good after day 2! How u enjoying those dry packs? Pack feeling any lighter yet? Can't be liking the sound of those blisters! How the LULU Lemons holding out :) all pretty normal here. Marianne was a machine yesterday - all very proud of her. Keep smiling. Lotsa love xxx

TERRI CURTIS

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 01:32 pm

We are all thinking of you and rooting for you, nerves settled now down to nitty gritty awesome experience

mike morris

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 11:20 am

told you that you would be halfway in the field, well done team Potter top 40 by day 4, top 35 by the end or don't come home desie watch those feet, spend time taping them up

Fen van Tonder

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 08:54 am

Hey well done you 2....spirits sound high and running good(apart from blisters - BUGGER!!!).Keep it up - looking forward to more updates!

Gina Gordon

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 08:38 am

Hi my darlings, good to hear day one went well. hoping two gets better.Sending lots of love and angels to keep you strong and warm. lots of love gina. All very proud of Marianne finishing Comrades. xxxxxx

Candice Delpech

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 08:28 am

Hey Des,well done for day 1, Keep up the good work.Dinner sounded different.You are a machine my friend.Hope Paul not to sick.Girla were all good this am.Finish school at 1.30 for exam week,but waiting in library till hockey.I''ll fetch at 1.30 tmw .Morgs said will sort out other pick ups etc for 1,30.They seem happy this am.Saw Marianne running through Hillcrest for comrades she looked good?she finished in 11.46.Hope you had a great run today.Will check in later for update on your day!!!!

Martin Schulze

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 06:47 am

Awesome news guys pleased you doing well hope the niggles go away, stay strong and enjoy yourselves!

Ursula Morris

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 04:28 am

Well done Potters! I'm sure the nerves have settled now that stage one is done and dusted! Soooo glad you are feeling strong after a tough day out and that Paulie didn't feel hip at all. New he would "peak" at the race hahaha! How is food situation? U must be just loving the PB and Nutella sachets, Paulie must be loving the food prep Dessie! Anyhow enjoy stage 2, I believe it is a much easier stage then stage 1, hope you enjoy it and looking forward to the update later! Cheerio xx

Claire Patterson

Posted On: 02 Jun 2014 04:08 am

Rock on Des! Enjoy you stroll through the Desert today. Hope you two have a good day. We are on our way to getfit, we'll catch up with you from there💪

31 May 2014 01:55 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We finally at the first camp!

What an awesome vibe so far.  Had our first freeze dried dinner...yumm!  can’t wait for our start tomorrow.  Our 40km has now gone up to 49.  Yikes!  Paul all strapped up for his multitude of injuries and on the edge of man flu… will touch base and let you all know how day one goes.

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lauren uys

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 05:54 pm

Well done Potjies. The Uys clan are cheering you from the couch. Well done on completing day 1. Slow and steady wins the race.... Lots of love

Carolyn Rochat

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 05:23 pm

Well done on completing the first stage while we watched Comrades back home. Hope Paul has staved off the man flu and the tape held together. Take care

Sam Potter

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 03:57 pm

Hey guys! Hope your day went well. checked the weather - looked like pleasant enough weather to run in. been thinking of you - Mike says hope you didn't have to carry Paul too far Des :) looking forward to more blogs. Take care. xxx

Martin Schulze

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 11:48 am

Hey guys hope day one went well. Been thinking about you guys as the rest were slogging it out at the comrades hope you both well and strong and having fun

Mike Morris

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 06:24 am

Have emailed you guys,let us know if you get the mail Keep it and enjoy,you guys are machines

Ursula Morris

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 05:04 am

Oh no Dessie, not man flu! Hope it does not progress! Can only imagine the vibe. Enjoy and take it all in! Can't wait for update

25 March 2014 07:07 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We are now down to 68 days until we begin the massive challenge of running across the Gobi desert. With this amazing experience ahead of us we are running with a charity in mind which is Ingane Yami Childrens Village. The vision of Ingane Yami is to house 150 children. The ethos behind this initiative is to rescue a child, rebuild a family and raise a leader. Please help us by getting behind this amazing vision, your donations can help these kids reach their full potential

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gina gordon

Posted On: 03 Jun 2014 08:41 am

Hi Guys just read that today had to be cut short due to SNOW!!! that sounds NAASSTTYY!!! hope both of you are alright - do they add those last km to tomorrow ooowww. Get lots of rest keep warm and stay the happy chappies you are. lots of love gina xxxxx

Mark Potter

Posted On: 01 Jun 2014 05:47 pm

Hi Marianne completed the comrades in 11:45 hours. hope its all ok with you MArk

TERRI CURTIS

Posted On: 30 May 2014 08:01 am

We will be with you both every step of the way

martin schulze

Posted On: 28 May 2014 12:34 pm

woo hoooo Despina

Ursula Morris

Posted On: 27 May 2014 05:15 pm

5 days left to go and I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of you Dessie! When it gets tough out there, think back to the days on the beach front where running from lamp post to lamp post was a challenge! Look how incredibly far you have come! You will never be far from my thoughts. Tons of love thoughts and prayers over the next two weeks! Xxxxxxxx ursh

26 February 2014 05:11 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Only 95 days until the huge adventure begins.....

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