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PostsGobi March (2016) blog posts from Richard Henson
24 June 2016 02:51 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Man, that long march far exceeded any nightmare I could have ever imagined.
22 June 2016 02:16 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Another 27 miles bites the dust!
Comments: Total (23) comments
Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 12:40 pm
Rich,
Your doing awesome, keep it up!
Tally Wong
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 09:28 am
Hi there, you are no. 20th today. You have reached the target rank. Keep it up! Only the last 7 miles, beat the... and fly like a rocket. Tally
John Stokes
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 05:00 am
Crush it!
Dean Vonderheide
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 02:57 am
Work your plan my friend. Your mental and physical toughness will carry you to the finish soon. Your family and friends have you in our thoughts and prayers and can't wait to see you succeed in this challenge. Finish strong!!!
Kara Lineal
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 10:53 pm
You are a BEAST!! Rock on, Richard! No pain, no gain!
Jillian Boettcher
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 05:18 pm
I have been watching your progress since the email was sent in regards to your journey. I hope you realize what an inspiration you are. Keep up the good work, you are doing amazing. I look forward to your next posting.
Paul Au
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 05:02 pm
Congratulation Richard, glad to know you are almost at the finish line!!!!!
Excellent!
Bob Henson
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 03:21 pm
I'm not surprised at all with your ranking or progress! Mom and Dad may not have created the smartest boys but they sure did make us resilient, stubborn and determined. Keep kicking some serious ass and continue to proudly represent our family. I wish I could be there with you for inspiration but I know you're using your competitiveness to keep going. I hope you get to hear my voice on your iPod as I know that will push you to keep going when times are tough. Love you and don't leave anything on the course!
Ken Sin
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 03:11 pm
Wow, what a great job you did Richard, we are so proud of you that you challenge yourself so hard and you made it. Keep going tomorrow for another day of challenges.
Jon Balicki
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 03:04 pm
OUTSTANDING EFFORTS...INCREDIBLE! Focus on finishing the race....think "THE HULK" and DETERMINATION. We are with you ALL THE WAY!
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 02:59 pm
Hey Richard - the journey is almost done!! Looking forward to hearing more tales of your experience when you are back at work (hope you plan a day or two or rest after this great feat!!). Keep your spirits up and keep moving - best of luck.
Elizabeth
George NP
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 10:32 am
Richard,
加油！
Ariel Lau
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 09:58 am
Have a good rest. Enjoy the race. Good luck Sir.
Jacko Wong
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 09:49 am
Keep fighting on today and tomorrow hard trip !! Mission is close to completed !! Fighting !! *** You are our Super Super Hero ***
Wanme Tam
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 09:36 am
Awesome Boss!! The more you fight the stronger you grow!!
Can't imagine 100 degree hot, it is burning~~~~
Successful is waiting for you!! Fighting Fighting Fighting!!!
Tally Wong
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 08:19 am
Hi Dude, (dare to say it as you are thousand miles away in a desert…mug..lol)
May I beg for your forgiveness have’t give words in the first couple days while picking up my routine after return from Seoul!
Still I kept checking results everyday.
Stage 1 = 22
Stage 2 = 20
Stage 3 = 19
I have seen 7 people withdrawal (W) + 6 People Do not Start (DNS) as of this moment.
You are doing a fantastic job and being a part of 20% the best results runners.
It is your half way to go… another 83 miles only. Keep rock and roll man.
I was so touched you have a great daughter did an amazing job for her dad. Wini is such a lovely girl. Lucky you and Christy. Envy & greatly admire.
My brain non-stop imagine you had pushed very hard to your body and legs to those breaking points.
Whenever your legs or soul were instability, please listen to your ipod plus sing it…
************************************************************************
Rising up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive……………….. The eye of the Tiger……
Rising up, straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not going to stop
Just a man and his will to survive……………….. The eye of the Tiger……
*************************************************************************
I know you have been a long journey but enjoy it, overwhelming all summited hilly, sands, rocks & reliefs.
Keep dazzling and you are the Star of all of us, you are always will be.
Tally
Steve Henson
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 11:16 pm
Sorry didn't get my cheerleader outfit back from the cleaners. Long story don't ask. But anyways hang in there bro. Your doing great proud of you.
christy Henson
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 10:01 pm
My love, I am so happy to hear that you are still feeling good, after all these difficult challenges that you have conquered. You are so inspiring! But I don't think I will sign up for it soon!
You had a great training these past few months, so I am confident that you know how to fight it mentally and physically. Meanwhile, do not forget to enjoy the scenery on the way! Did you spot camels yet?
Wini and I are now in Seattle. The temperature is at 72 F, so comfortable. It makes it hard to imagine what 100 F is like! :-)
We wish you were here with us.
Have a great ending in the next two days. You are almost at the finish line.
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 09:46 pm
Hey Richard - congratulations on another great day!!! only a couple more to go now....tomorrow is a doozy - but you can do it!! Just a mile (or a kilometer) at a time... I'll be rooting for you. No matter where you rank in the end - the fact that you can do this is phenomenal. Bon chance to you and all your running mates.
Elizabeth\
Bruce and Sally Hoefling
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 07:19 pm
Well, Rich, tomorrow is the day you need to turn on your burners & use your ever ready battery. Work like a race horse, stay back to save your energy & when all the others start wearing down, plow ahead & cross the line. Best of luck!
Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 06:44 pm
This is exiting to follow Rich, I look forward to reading your blog each day at work!!!
Susan Henson
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 06:32 pm
Doing great Rich, as Aunt Sally says, you are a credit to our whole family. Tomorrow will be tough, but just keep listening to your music and our voices, and as the song says, just put one foot in front of the other. Or you could just make a tremendous sandcastle. Hope the little dog is OK. Glad they gave him a ride.
Wink Henson
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 05:37 pm
Hey faj!! So proud of your progress, you're doing so well in the rankings.. For being an ancient dinosaur that is ;) maj and I just landed in Seattle. Can't wait to start exploring! Wish you could be here but I CANTTTTT wait to see you in HK in a few weeks. Keep on trekking! We love you so much xx
21 June 2016 04:12 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
But before I get into that, I want to give a big shout out to my wonderful, super-thoughtful
Comments: Total (15) comments
Jon Balicki
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 01:26 pm
Richard TEAM CHANEY has been thinking about you all week and continue to support you through the spirit of ONE. Stay strong and positive...you are almost through this incredible journey. MFIXE...Mental Focus, Intensity & Extra Effort...you are doing it man! May the FORCE OF ONE be with you. We are with you ALL THE WAY!
Joe Zgonc
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 01:17 pm
Keep it up Richard!
Lisa Schmidt
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 12:34 pm
Sounds like you had quite a night! Those 50mph winds are huge in comparison to the discomfort (barely) you felt sleeping under your jacket at the base of a tree in the Hoosier forest! Your family, friends and colleagues are all sending positive thoughts your way.... keep plugging away, Richard!
Wanme Tam
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 10:10 am
Break record again!! Keep Fighting!! It is close to your goal!! Never Give Up!!
R in the office
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 07:55 am
You are so blessed！Lets run for your dearest daughter today！！！
Joseph Lau
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:45 am
Hey Richard, we all know you are a man made of steel and there's nothing you could not crushed, enjoy every mile you ran through. We are so proud of you and look forward to welcome you back to HK. Cheers !!
Clarence Hung
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:17 am
Hi Richard!! Enjoy the game and have a good fun on that!
Don Huang
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:12 am
Have a great journey!!
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 12:37 am
Hi Richard - I keep checking each day to see how you are doing - another day closer to completing your goals.... and so glad to see that your spirits are good and that you are enjoying this amazing experience - when you feel like your are nearing the end of your energy - draw on the best wishes and thoughts of family and friends - and your sheer determination to keep you moving forward. WOW is all I can say - you and your fellow runners are in a class all your own. looking forward to tomorrow's blog - thanks for sharing your thoughts and your experiences ( especially those of us like me who will marvel at your ability - but know that in a million years I could never accomplish such a feat!!)
Take Care
Elizabeth
Jeff Wysocki
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 11:34 pm
Richard, I'm watching you man!!! Great job currently ranked within the top 20 half way through the March!!!! Incredible, keep that momentum going and finish strong representing yourself!!!
Talk to you when you get back!
Jeff
Sally and Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 08:29 pm
Great blog, Rich! Many times in life the 3rd day is the hardest of something new. Sounds like this run was a long haul. How lucky you are to have such a thoughtful, creative daughter. What she did was such a great idea & got you through a difficult day. Enjoy your rest & dinner. Good luck tomorrow!
christy Henson
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:47 pm
Wow! Three days already. Everyday is a new terrain in its own challenging way. We can see photos taken everyday and some shots of you, so it is really comforting to see that. I trust you are having a great time there, competing with such a special group of similar interest. So proud and happy for you to be able to do this race. Love you.
Steve Henson
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 05:50 pm
Geez and I'm only getting ready to go into work a drive a fork truck for 8 hours. Thanks alot for making me feel so good about myself. Ha just playing big brother . Good luck. Show those youngsters whose boss.
Susan Henson
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 05:49 pm
Well, I have to agree that your daughter is pretty amazing, and sneaky!! I would have no idea how to do that. Glad that it brightened your day. You are simply amazing, keep it up. Hope you don't have blisters on your feet. Your blogs are so descriptive, Sally and I can't wait to read them every day. Love and prayers for your continued success. Mom and Dad
Wini Henson
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 04:54 pm
Love you!! Glad you enjoyed the iPod and we are so so SOOO proud of you!! You're doing AMAZING, keep it up and I can't wait to see you in a few weeks!! <3
20 June 2016 03:08 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Thanks for all your great comments yesterday!
Comments: Total (22) comments
Phyllis Chan
Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 06:12 am
Hi Richard,
Wish your every success in achieving your GOAL! TAKE CARE!!!
Sally and Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:58 pm
Rich, you continue to make us proud. Your journey inspires us to look for your very descriptive blog each day & quit complaining about our aches & pains. Try to find the camera guys & get in a picture, would love to see you. Good luck with the lower elevation & extreme heat in the next run. Sleep well!
Larry Meadows
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 12:18 pm
awesome work - man vs desert and the man is winning. Good work Marine!
Phil Schmidt
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 12:13 pm
Richard, as you said before, it's only an adventure once it's over, enjoy the journey my friend!!
Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 11:29 am
Keep it up Cuz, this is so inspiring to me.
I would like a copy of the Gopro footage to see your journey.
kurt vonderheide
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 11:17 am
Keep on pushing. We Hoosiers are rooting for this Buckeye! Cheers to you!
Kelvin Chang
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 09:33 am
Hope to see the result rank 1x today.
Wanme Tam
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 09:19 am
Wow Wow Wow!!! Breaking through your record!! Can't believe you can make super great record!!
Hope your running legs stick with you whole journey!!!
Rimmon the Cat
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 08:14 am
Keep it up! You can make it!! Add oil ar!!!
Jacko Wong
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:28 am
Wow, wonderful trip @ Tian Shan Mountain. Take more gopro videos to share with us. You reach your goal is more close.. yesterday rank 22, today rank 20 and tomorrow will ... ha ha.
Your are really Superman, Super Boss.......... keep going .....
LO ESTHER
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:04 am
Hi Richard , Yes! You can do it!
Elizabeth Blavkmore
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 04:59 am
Hey Richard. You've put a significant dent in this challenge!! I look forward to checking out your blog tomorrow and know that I will hear about another grueling but successful day. The desert heat will present a whole new challenge I am sure - I can't even begin to imagine but know you will make it!!!
Michael Ren
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 03:58 am
My boss, enjoy your journey and keep fighting.We are proud of you .加油!!!!!!
Russ Goerlitz
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:02 am
This journey is amazing! I thought of you yesterday when I tweaked my hamstring while bowling. Yeah...bowling. Not quite the endurance challenge you're on!! Keep chugging along!!
Katie Seery
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 01:54 am
Hi Rich. I really envy your drive and energy level. Don't know how you tolerated that freezing rain and wind. That really would be grueling. You must be very strong to make the uphill run and adapting to the elevation change. You are one strong guy! Just keep up the proper nutrition and drive to go again each day. Love you and dig deep for the finish. Aunt Katie
Will be looking for tomorrow's post.
Sally and Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 01:00 am
Rich, you do an excellent job of describing your run. It was like a virtual run for us, made us tired & hungry. Now we know we've led a sheltered life! Sleep well & good luck for tomorrow!
Lisa Schmidt
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:36 pm
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eye off the goal." Journey on, my friend!
Christy Henson
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 07:16 pm
My love, I am so proud of you. So happy that you are doing your dream run! Thanks for the blog. You are such a good writer, and it helps me to have a mental picture of what you were going through.
We are doing great. The wifi is just connected in the house, so we are in action again!
Xiu Bao and MaryAlice are visiting now. It is great to see old friends. The yard looks great, but I can see there are lots of work to be done, as always. Hummingbird feeders are hung and now it is the matter of when these cute little birds can find their food again.
We will be reading your blog everyday, and cheer for you!
Keep it up. Enjoy it. Love you.
Bob Henson
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 07:15 pm
It's been a blast watching you progress Rich! I'm down in Argentina now and was thinking of you while reading about Patagonia. Keep doing well and here's the best advice I share with everyone who does endurance races..."anyone can quit but it takes a real competitor to keep going!" Kick some butt Jarhead and do good...we're all very proud of you!
Susan Henson
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 04:00 pm
Rich glad you are doing so well. As you describe it, we are right with you. Keep on running, pooh bear!!!
Paul Au
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 03:47 pm
Glad to know you got your running legs back!!!! Keep up with your great work Richard. We are proud of you.
It is better than anything you are enjoying the game and the gorgeous views of Tian Shan. Looking forward to see all the photos from you, our boss!!
Paul Au
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 03:42 pm
Glad to know you got your running legs back!!!! Keep up with your great work Richard. We are proud of you.
It is better than anything you are enjoying the game and the gorgeous views of Tian Shan. Looking forward to see all the photos from you, our boss!!
19 June 2016 03:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Ok, after all these months of planning and training we finally got started on the Gobi March!
Comments: Total (23) comments
Matt Murphy
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 03:01 pm
While you’re running the crazy long race!
Set some small goals at inspirational way points where you can pause for a moment while you look back and enjoy the achievement.
When you are all done you will be able to look back and remember all the good times!
Johnny Lo
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:21 pm
Wow! What a wonderful challenge! Keep it up Sir! Salute to you, you can do it !
Jenny Osborne
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 02:12 pm
Good Luck Richard! Sounds like you are off to a good start. I look forward to following your daily journal.
Joe Zgonc
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:34 pm
Thought for the day....No pain, No gain or is it Know pain, Know gain?
Put it all aside and keep it up!
Henry Nong
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:44 am
Wow!! Great Richard!! Great boss!! Keep fighting!!
挑战自我,超越极限!! 你行的!! 加油!!
-- Blessings from all staff in Shenzhen ^_^
Joseph Lau
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:14 am
Glad to hear your live comments, keep it up and have a great run !!!
Ken Sin
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:13 am
A man who love challenges like you must be enjoying this event, keep going and going!
Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:01 am
Stay Strong Cuz, keep fighting to the finish!
Bruce
Wanme Tam
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:53 am
Wow!! Great Record!! GanBaDei!!
Ariel Lau
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:52 am
Boss, You are a Superhero!!
Victor Mak
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:43 am
Keep it up! The whole HK office supporting you and we know that you can do it.
Alex Mok
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:34 am
Go go go Richard! Run faster go to top 15, top 12, top 10..........
Peter Wong
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:32 am
識睇中文, 就你講"加油!"
English: Go go go!
Kelvin Chang
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 09:26 am
Top ten is waiting for you. Keep it up and make it happen.
Jacko Wong
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 03:41 am
Good starting .... Fighting !! Fighting !! You will have good experience, memory, wonderful Gobi Trip...
Chtisty Henson
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 03:18 am
Wow! What a fantastic report! I felt I was also running the course with you. Actually I looked at every photo posted, so I can imagine the terrain you described. We made it back to Jasper this afternoon. All is well! Have a great Day 2! Love you.
*Tomorrow, I shall have the internet connected! It's so hard without it nowadays!
Paul Au
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:38 am
Great Richard. Glad to hear from you that you finished the first race successfully.
This is more important than anyway for the start of this Gobi game.
Keep up with your passion! I am sure my boss Richard can make it!!!!!!!!!
John Stokes
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:21 am
Congrats. Good luck on day 2.
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:20 am
Hey Richard -way to go what am amazing start. I'm looking forward to following your progress each day. you can do this!! Have a great rest and a wonderful run tomorrow!!!!
Lisa Schmidt
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 11:24 pm
Richard, way to go! Your Jasper contingency is so proud of you... What a way to spend Fathers Day, huh? Photos are awesome! Phil says he tried to consume 1,000 calories of Miller Lite today but he's not the young man he once was. Seriously, sleep well and hang in there!
Susan Henson
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 09:16 pm
Glad the first day is over. I knew you could do it. Keep it up. Love from the parents
Sally and Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 05:57 pm
Sounds like a beautiful setting, too bad it can't be on live stream. Sleep well & good luck for tomorrow.
Wini Henson
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 05:16 pm
Love you faj! Go kill it <3 sending hugs and kisses xx
13 June 2016 03:00 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Five months of hard training behind me and now nothing to do but rest my tired body and wait for the start of the race on Sunday morning.
Comments: Total (18) comments
Johnny Lo
Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:16 pm
Wow! What a wonderful challenge! Keep it up Sir! Salute to you, you can do it !
Nick Bauer
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:16 pm
Hang in there - chuckling at the remarks on the sand dune
job chen
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 11:47 am
Boss, You are a Superhero!!
job chen
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 11:40 am
Boss, You are a Superhero!!
LO ESTHER
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 02:24 am
Hi Richard , Nothing is impossible!
Paul Au
Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 01:47 am
Proud of having a boss like you Richard. Keep up with you great work!!!!
We are with you mentally!!!!
Sally and Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 03:00 pm
Pictures are awesome! One day down, keep on trucking. Go Rich, Go Rich, Go Rich!!!
Wanme Tam
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 01:27 pm
Hi Richard,
Happy Father's Day!!
Keep fighting!!
Never give up!!
Christy Henson
Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 04:15 am
I have arrived at Bloomington safely. It had 3 hours delay at Newark making the journey even longer, but it seemed to go by quickly.
You probably have seen some camels already. Good luck on your first day. Will follow the website closely.
Enjoy it! Lots of love from Wini and me!
susan henson
Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 01:43 pm
Getting close now. I know you are having the time of your life. Savor it
Larry Meadows
Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 02:59 am
Inspiring sir. awesome luck and go for it.
Matt Murphy
Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 08:20 pm
butterflies in your stomach ?
Get a good nights sleep the day before!
Mike Mattingly
Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 04:54 pm
Good Luck Richard!
The journey is completed one step at a time.
Have Fun and enjoy the experience.
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 03:39 am
Hi Richard.
With Your drive, determination, and training I know you can do this . Take a step at a time and keep on keepin on. So impressed with how you challenge yourself Relax now for a couple of nights in the final stages of prep. I will be thinking of you !!! Looking forward to reading your blogs.
Susan Henson
Posted On: 15 Jun 2016 07:49 pm
HI Rich, we are proud and happy that you are undertaking such an adventure. Keep a positive attitude, and you cannot miss. Let it flow, it will happen. Lots of love Mom and Dad
Russ Goerlitz
Posted On: 15 Jun 2016 01:05 pm
We'll be following your amazing journey from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Your an inspiration, Richard! Good Luck!!
Christy Henson
Posted On: 15 Jun 2016 10:04 am
Best of luck, my love. Enjoy the experience!
John Mikes
Posted On: 15 Jun 2016 04:20 am
Best of luck !!! have a blast !
Comments: Total (11) comments
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 27 Jun 2016 02:38 am
Elizabeth Blackmore
Posted On: 27 Jun 2016 02:35 am
Bob Henson
Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 06:18 pm
Wanme Tam
Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 08:52 am
R I M M O N
Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 05:33 am
Bonnie Lee
Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 02:59 am
Phyllis Chan
Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 12:45 am
Lisa Schmidt
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 11:03 pm
Sally and Bruce Hoefling
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 08:46 pm
Susan Henson
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 05:16 pm
Christy Henson
Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 04:41 pm