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Gobi March (2016) blog posts from Ed Sadler

24 June 2016 02:52 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

When I did the Atacama Crossing 4 years ago, everything went smoothly and according to plan.

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Mark Gray

Posted On: 09 Jul 2016 05:57 am

Sounds like an Epic day and a tough race. I assume you finished it okay. I'm hoping that the reasons why you haven't written a final post is not because you are still wandering around somewhere out in the desert.

Joe Mahler

Posted On: 29 Jun 2016 05:15 pm

Ed, you are a MAD MAN. Hope to hear in more detail about your madness in the future.

Virginia Sadler

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 05:33 pm

I will just " ditto " every word your sister said. Good luck. Love ya

Bek Cliche

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 03:15 pm

You're crazy...enough said! And you're boys are cracking me up - doing the Sadler name proud! (And I do mean that sincerely :) Glad you know your limits and good luck with the last 11 km!!!

22 June 2016 02:34 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Not really, but a woman I ran a bit with the other day wanted to lighten her backpack and she

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Martin Buchholz

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 11:24 am

Ed, I am sure your enjoying this. You and the other guys are my inspiration. Looking forward to hearing about the experience this event! Martin

Anthony Sadler

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 07:41 am

Glad to hear it!! Doubt you're getting much Live TV over there but the UK isn't part of the EU anymore!! Good luck on the big march and see you in a few.

Clare Holland

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 05:13 am

Hope the Long March wasn't too painful. Looking forward to hearing about it. FYI UK voted out of the EU!

Virginia Sadler

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 12:01 am

Hope after the " big" run you're happy with what you accomplished, proud of you no matter what!! Love ya

Bek Cliche

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 07:24 pm

80 km...whatevs. No challenge for you! I'll be looking for the update on Friday. Good luck!!

paul Bell

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:19 pm

Ha! 80 km, a walk in the park for a man like you Mr Sadler. After all you did twice that in Mount Fuji with an accumulative climb the height of Everest and then we drank beer all the next day with no sleep! Plus your rucksack will be lighter now and you don't have to carry that really heavy sleeping pad :) Get it cracked and you have the glory jog on the last day, enjoy the finish line mate

Clare Holland

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:13 pm

Hey Ed, Hope you get a good night sleep ready for the Long March. 13hrs..... easy. Looking forward to Friday's update. Keep going sir! Hugs Clare

Susie Sadler

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 03:55 pm

Glad you got an extra foam pad! Can't believe it's already the big March...good luck and have fun! xx

21 June 2016 04:01 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

First of all, my sleeping pad has a hole in it rendering it useless

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Steve McCullough

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 05:52 am

Ed, now come on here - tighten up! Take whatever Gobi throws and laugh in its face and say Is that it; Is that the best you got!! Come on -give me a real challenge -like maybe 80Km Big March tomoro. The smart money is on another statistically significant move on Thursday - don't make me lose more money please ! Speaking of big moves, how are the tent flaps coping at night times & did you perform usual trick of helping others be at ease with themselves? Testudidinae Singapura may be calling meeting this evening to discuss your progress. U r foremost in our thoughts, so good luck, b safe !!

Alex Sadler

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:56 am

Good work Eddie! Big surprise, your day sounds a tad more productive than mine, but I might be squeezing in an hour or so of work today. While the fetal position sleeping on rocks doesn't sound too enjoyable, I'm sure you're enjoying the entire race. Keep running and talk to you soon.

Anthony Sadler

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 03:17 am

Statistically significant!! Keep it up father hope the literal bedrock gets a little better. We had a similar race in the house last night - I think it might've been 60 beers? Still made it work so doing you proud.

Lyn Karnstedt

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 01:11 am

Sounds like you are doing well. Is it possible that this may now become the second best vacation ever?

Susie Sadler

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 12:30 am

Sounds like spirits are high despite the hole in the pad! I saw that the 'Breaking News' described that part of the course as a rock garden, that's pretty funny. Maybe it's a language/translation thing. And congrats on your finish, that's great! Keep it up! xx

Virginia Sadler

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 11:37 pm

Thought I wrote before, but can't find it. Sounds like things are going good. If you had packed a sewing kit, you could have mended your sleeping bag. Continued good luck, love ya

20 June 2016 02:58 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

It really looked and felt like we spent the day in the Alps.

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Susie Sadler

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:15 pm

Btw - I cant find you in any photos, though your group looks amazingly cheerful! And I see you got some cheering on by the locals. And you didn't mention the pre-race culture show! lol

Paul Bell

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 01:23 pm

Well done Sir, it sounds almost pleasant :)

Susie Sadler

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:55 am

Who knew the 'Alps' in China?! Bizarre you got hail. Hope the heat doesn't get too bad. I'm very jealous you got to stay in a yurt. As you know traveling in Mongolia and staying in a yurt is on my bucket list. And yes that's the only thing about your trip that I'd be interested in, except maybe taking some photos. Total admiration, though!!

David Taylor

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 05:38 am

In my head I know I couldn't do what you're doing. In my heart I'm strangely envious; it sounds fantastic. All the best for desert sections.

Kim Niefer

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 04:49 am

Good morning Ed All sound good so far, actually. You make it sound incredibly easy, but I know it your thousands of miles of training carrying you through. Wish I could send you un piatto di pasta! Baci e abbracci

Tom Foley

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:04 am

Bo - Great to hear that you lost your luggage. I hate being the only one. Glad to know that you rallied - sleep is overrated as you well know. I hope you packed the blister kit. Take lots of pics looks awesome. Enjoy the hike. It is good for your soul. Wish I was there - no wait a minute that would be stupid. Be strong

Virginia Sadler

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 01:08 am

Hey, after a rocky start sounds like things are going good. I thought after a 12hr day in Springfield. Mass with 7 lacrosse games was tiring, what you're doing amazes me. Good luck Love ya Mom

Mark Fielding

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 04:52 pm

C'mon my son! And remember - only fall asleep when you're in your yurt. No taking naps on the trail! Also, the other committee members of the 'Testudinidae singapura Ultra Trail Race Team' have asked me to pass on their regards and best wishes...

19 June 2016 03:05 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

So, a note on the pre

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Stephen McCullough

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 02:26 am

Ed, I'm waiting for you on Level 17 for our morning coffee. Hurry up duh !!

Anthony Sadler

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 04:39 pm

Glad to hear it's going well!! Excited to see some pictures ~. You'll be happy to hear I got home at 5 and woke up at 5!! Doin you proud. Happy Fathers Day edoir!! lurve ya

Terri and Butch Fischer

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 04:21 pm

Well done Ed! Especially given the auspicious start (baggage delay and long drive...Ughh!) It's amazing you managed to do as well as you did given the little sleep you had! Hope you sleep well in the yurt and Good luck tomorrow. Here's hoping for higher temps:)

12 June 2016 04:29 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

So, the training part is done.

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Susie Sadler

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 02:06 pm

Hope you finally got your luggage! Good luck on Stage 1!

Liz Sanderson

Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 07:52 am

Go Ed! What an incredible challenge!! We will be cheering you on from London. All the very best of luck! Liz & Richard

Bek Cliche

Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 07:25 pm

Good luck Ed!! Better you than me :) I'll watch your progress from afar and be in awe the whole way. Stay safe!

Clay Holt

Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 12:08 pm

Best of luck, Ed Monika and I will try to follow your progress. Stay safe. Cheers, Clay

Bryan Henning

Posted On: 16 Jun 2016 07:38 pm

You are a lunatic. Good luck and stay well. Cheers

Joe Mahler

Posted On: 16 Jun 2016 04:28 pm

Ed - Sounds like an awesome adventure. Heck couldn't be any harder than 36 at BC in May :).

Kim Niefer

Posted On: 16 Jun 2016 01:34 pm

Cannot not comment on your sanity, but you sure are a crazy ole' fool --and you have all my best wishes! Kim

Mark Gray

Posted On: 16 Jun 2016 12:08 pm

Good luck and try to enjoy it.