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Gobi March (2015) blog posts from John Parbery

31 May 2015 04:13 am (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore

We all completed stage1 -

Comments: Total (14) comments

Maureen Wilkinson

Posted On: 16 Jun 2015 12:57 am

well Parbs, life (well, i mean WORK I guess) has run away with me lately, so i'm so GLAD to see that you are taking life by the horns and doing something so amazing. Your sheer determination is what gets you across the line in everything you do. Great achievement mate and can't wait to hear all about it. snow? for some reason that really surprised me. How do you carry enough gear for all weather types? In absolute awe of you mate. Maus xxx

Jane Hunter

Posted On: 04 Jun 2015 08:36 pm

Hey John you were always the most determined of mind and body as kids growing up and it is obviously these qualities that keeps you sane whilst running this insane race! What a superb performance so far!! Just awesome so far little brother love Jane xo

Rik Thomas

Posted On: 03 Jun 2015 11:50 am

Parbs just like you, taking in the experience as well as owning it. Keep strong and continue to enjoy. Stay strong! Keep that smile going.

Ian Hamilton

Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 10:49 pm

Hey Parbs, great pic and you are looking strong! Glad you're enjoying this epic challenge. Go well M'ate Ian

Michael Brewer

Posted On: 02 Jun 2015 02:18 pm

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow........ can I say it again? WOW! I am in total awe of what you are doing Parbs, where you are and your determination to do this insane event. My running buddies in the five30runners think you are just amazing (and slightly crazy lol!) and lots of respect for doing this. I'm only just doing 15kms so to try to comprehend this incredible journey you are on, is mind-blowing. I can't wait to hear all about it because I've been well and truly bitten by the running bug and I am TOTALLY inspired by you to keep aiming for bigger things. Keep safe and keep putting one foot in front of the other. Michael.

Greg Bunt

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 09:48 pm

Parbs, Mate you are getting along in good time and pacing well. Snow and a sand dune, I would never have picked it. I am with Lana, with guns like that, you could just bench the rest of the competition and win !!!!!!! Go mate.

Lana Parbery

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 11:29 am

Parbs that sounds amazing!! I have no doubt that you aren't absolutely smashing this ridiculous challenge!! Your guns in your profile pic look insane!!! all the other contestants must think they are running with John Cena!!! haha Vicki posted a pic of Richard today with the snowy mountains in the background, it looked like a scene out of lord of the rings!!! haha watch out for Gollum....lol Love you heaps superman!!! xoxo

Mary Parbery

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 11:24 am

Snow?! That is so insane. You are such a champion Dad! Did you try and taboggin down the dunes for a bit of fun? :P haha keep up the good work and stay safe! So so proud of you Parby!! Lots of love Mar

Sam Marshall

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 11:05 am

Wooo! Go Parbs! Keep us updated, we are following you all the way, not literally though, i'm not that crazy!!

Sam Marshall

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 11:04 am

Wooo! Go Parbs! Keep us updated, we are following you all the way!

Chris & Alison MARSHALL

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 10:12 am

Sounds epic! Good luck, stay strong – we are thinking of you every step of the way!

Vicki Batka

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 09:51 am

Nice one John! Taking in the sights....whilst undertaking this amazing trip! Enjoy every second! We miss you guys but you are ready for Stage 3 :)

Rose Parbery

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 09:23 am

OMG that is high, I remember walking up Tangalooma sand dunes thinking they would never end!! Miss you babe, so great you are enjoying. Snow??? didn't anticipate that ;)

Rose Parbery

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 09:22 am

OMG that is high, I remember walking up Tangalooma sand dunes thinking they would never end!! Miss you babe, so great you are enjoying.....snow??? didn't anticipate that ;)

30 May 2015 08:27 am (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore

2 planes a, train and a taxi in downtown Hami and we got to the hotel. Another 2 days of sitting around checking gear, official briefing and registration and I just want to go (like the other 160 competitors here). Finally we climb on to buses at 3pm today and drive with all our gear 2 hours. What can I say the views amazing. We travel from totally flat into a snow capped mountain range to then see open green pastures with sheep and goats , local huts occasionally and its stunning. Finally we arrive in a valley with camp 1. There are local people everywhere, cheering and wanting to take photos of us. Several dozen local police and Chinese military around the camp to make it safe and a local welcoming which I just cant believe. Steve, Adam and I just amazed at all this. Richard is already here and been working hard as a volunteer. We get a photo with a group of people, they are smiles. We watch two horseman chase a herd of sheep over the hill and we are all just trying to take it in. Words cant describe this

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Maija Burtmanis

Posted On: 01 Jun 2015 04:17 am

Hi John Loving your updates, John. We have been sending messages / lyrics through the Mail to Competitors / Volunteers "link". Hope you and Rich are getting these. What a far flung adventure you have both having...amazing, eventful and life-changing. Your collective efforts and determined focus are truly inspiring. We have every confidence that you will conquer this "meander through the desert" and will be pulling other competitors over the line! Cheers The Meads xxxx

Mary Parbery

Posted On: 31 May 2015 02:03 am

Sounds so surreal!!! What an amazing experience Parby, can't wait to hear about your first day running :) Be safe and enjoy yourself, love you loads xoxo

Rose Parbery

Posted On: 31 May 2015 01:38 am

The landscape sounds amazing......love the local welcome committee, goats and all ha ha!! As I am writing this you have already started your Gobi March.......Go Parbs Go!!! Soak it all in.......your Silk Road Adventure!! Love you xxx

Vicki Batka

Posted On: 31 May 2015 12:07 am

Finally you are off & racing! Just an amazing effort to prepare & reach the start line. We are all so very proud of you guys. Looking forward to the Day 1 blogs tonight :-). Go Parbs go!! I hope a Rich is doing a good job supporting all the competitors - I have no doubt he is already sharing his music passion & helping to ease any anxiety.

Jane Hunter

Posted On: 30 May 2015 09:58 pm

Sounds exciting and wonderful John. Enjoy the moment as it will go so quickly. Sleep well and good luck to you and the team for tomorrow. Hugs and kisses Jane xo

25 May 2015 01:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Only started running in 2011.Had been lookig to do something different after running just about every event in Singapore since.

320 days ago, myself and 2 mates discussed something different. For myself (my mates call me "Parbs"), Adam Wright and Steve Hunter, something differnt turns out to be something crazy - Gobi Desert Race 2015 and wow, it is six days away.

"Never Say Never" - Parbs

Comments: Total (3) comments

Rose Parbery

Posted On: 30 May 2015 08:15 am

Parbs, you are amazing!! Your discipline leading up to Gobi truly inspires me, love you and miss you!!! Enjoy the wonderful part of the world you are in.......

Greg Bunt

Posted On: 30 May 2015 02:04 am

Holy crap mate !!!! This is just amazing, a really tough event but I am sure you will smash it. Be safe, enjoy and make sure you stop and look around. An amazing place.

Vicki Batka

Posted On: 25 May 2015 09:55 pm

Good Luck John! Enjoy this amazing experience!