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Gobi March (2016) blog posts from Andrew Marshall

24 June 2016 03:41 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

The long march is over and not without its challenges.

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Debra Ogston

Posted On: 27 Jun 2016 02:23 am

Hey Big Bro. You might be in awe of others but I am in awe of you. (ALTHOUGH I DO THINK YOU'RE BLOODY MAD!) I thought running a marathon was brutal but this sounds extreme. It takes sheer physical and mental toughness and determination to complete an event like this and you've dished it out in spades. Glad you made it through the other side without too many dramas. Look forward to hearing all the stories. A great memory to cherish I'm sure.

Lucy Ross

Posted On: 25 Jun 2016 01:16 pm

I felt exhausted just reading about Stage 5! Absolutely awesome achievement Andy. Hope the ankle/foot mends for the final push!

Paul Gervay

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 11:05 pm

Incredible work Andy - well done, what an amazing effort.

Michal Wisniewski

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 07:34 pm

Hey Andrew! Great seeing your post. I can't even imagine how tough the challenge is. You're a great inspiration. Fantastic effort. Stay focused and you will be enjoying normal life soon. Keep my fingers crossed. Michał

22 June 2016 02:32 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Important things first, the dog didn

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Richard Hughes

Posted On: 24 Jun 2016 05:38 am

Hey Andy, sounds a brilliant adventure, results are amazing and you are an inspiration to us all. You will have completed the long distance now, hope that went well and you kept together mentally, it's down hill from now as you get towards the end of the race. Hopefully the hot weather training will pay off and you can get through the last couple of days strongly. Can't wait to share a beer when you get back. Keep running :-)

josh marshall

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 07:33 am

I hope you are enjoying like I said before, well done for coming 18th. Cant wait to see you on our holiday, we are all so proud of you. You must be not only physically tired but mentally as well cant wait to see you

Sue Sinclair

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 05:04 am

Well done swampy an impressive effort that most of us couldn't achieve. Keep it up. Hopefully there is a good meal at the end.

Jonathan Moore

Posted On: 23 Jun 2016 02:19 am

Absolutely fantastic results mate, especially a top 20 finish yesterday, bet you're chuffed with that. Shows all the hard work in training was definitely worth the effort as well as kit prep and planning. You're on the long stage as I write this, I'm sure you will be smashing that too. Watching your progress on here is certainly giving me the motivation to get my ass to the gym today, also need to plan for another big event like this. Hong Kong next year???

Paul Gervay

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 10:39 pm

By the time you're reading this the 80km leg should be over. I hope the dog is ok. Oh, and well done on this major stage.

Michal Wisniewski

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 07:09 pm

Great effort man! Really impressed. It's fantastic to read how you're managing this challenge. Recently read about one Polish runner who said that when running 4 deserts isn't thunking about food/drinks, just staying focused on the effort and the very next mile. Mentioned that also changed distance beeps into after each 5 km. Not sure if it helps you but you never know. Make sure you don't lose fun element of this! Cheers

21 June 2016 03:58 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Thanks folks for the messages again, it

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Lucy Ross

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:41 am

Keep going Andy!! You're a champ! Are you taking your new friend home with you?

Evan Russo

Posted On: 22 Jun 2016 04:41 am

Well done Andy! U are a rockstar! Go you good thing!!! U have inspired me to sign up for the SCB Marathon in December. Take care out there and looking forward to a beer on your return to normal land.

Paul Gervay

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 10:08 pm

Go Tiny Dog! It sounds like you've found a good pacer. Well done Andy. It's good to see you're still upbeat after such a tough stage. Keep at it - you're doing an amazing job.

Blair Sinclair

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 07:06 pm

Glad to hear your enjoying it.your doing well. Only a few more days to go and you can tick that bucket list item off.

Rafferty Marshall

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:52 pm

Hey dad Good work daddy I love you

Josh Marshall

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:48 pm

Hey dad I hope you've enjoyed your run it seems like it's just a tad hard haha we hope you make it through okay and finish in the best place you can or finish it at least see you soon . Adios

Joel Marshall

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 06:45 pm

Hey dad seems like you've had a tough time running. so I guess you want a burger when you get home I'll make it for you Bye

20 June 2016 03:04 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Nothing like running 30 odd ks to get a good nights sleep.

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Richard Hughes

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 11:40 am

Hey Andy, sounds like the adventure part is kicking in, scenery sounds stunning. You need to get the camera warm somehow for photographic evidence or we may just think you stayed at the hotel. Enjoy the KMs tomorrow and that it's a bit warmer.

Michal Wisniewski

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 08:32 am

Hi Andrew, great to watch you here! Reading your blog I'm close actually to believe it's fun and pleasure experience... Regards from Poland! Cheers

Jon Moore

Posted On: 21 Jun 2016 02:23 am

I don't know; boiling water, mattresses? How is the temperature in the jacuzzi??? Sounds like it's an amazing course with some great scenery. Shame you couldn't get any pictures today, can't you find anywhere warm to put your phone? The appetite thing may have been because of the heat, you're probably going to be burning a load more calories in the cold. Progress looks good, top 39 placing. Well in advance of that top 101 finish!! Things are the same here, signed up to a few more races along with some of the folks here, the big 42.2 entry for Singapore opens in a couple of weeks!! Keep on going made, you're doing great.

Paul Gervay

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:56 pm

Hi Andy - how does the cold help? Sorry I don't understand - please explain. Hopefully your camera will work again, it must be beautiful where you are.

19 June 2016 03:12 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Stage 1 today 33ks,

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Paul Gervay

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 10:01 am

Great work Andy - enjoy the weather while you can.

Sal Forde

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 08:41 am

Good work. Glad you're feeling okay. Keep it up. All our love. Sal and the boys

Richard Hughes

Posted On: 20 Jun 2016 08:23 am

Hey Andy, sat in the office with Graham M, Allan, S and Matt L and just read your blog, sounds like a good day, hope today went well, looking forward to the next update. Cheers Richard

Jon Moore

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 10:19 pm

Good effort mate, glad to hear no blistern issues etc... Just think about that pack getting lighter as the days go on. Looking forward to seeing pics of scenery when you get back. Keep on plodding....

18 June 2016 08:10 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Finally arrived in camp 1 after a slow bumpy bus ride.

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16 June 2016 03:16 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Finally that time has arrived.

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Richard Hughes

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 02:18 pm

How was the first day ? Looking forward the update on how easy it was and that all the training has paid off and there are no blisters, hope tomorrow goes equally well

Paul Gervay

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 04:07 am

Good luck Andy - what an incredible event to participate in. There are several drinks waiting for you in Singapore.

Jon Moore

Posted On: 19 Jun 2016 12:05 am

Good luck mate. Enjoy. Look forward to reading the updates.

Blair Sinclair

Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 07:00 am

Good luck for the match. Enjoy yourself.

Sue Sinclair

Posted On: 18 Jun 2016 06:58 am

Good luck. Don't forget to enjoy yourself.

Sal Forde

Posted On: 17 Jun 2016 07:46 am

Go Swampy. We are all looking forward to seeing your posts. Sal and the boys.