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Namib Race (2017) blog posts from Judy Chan

05 May 2017 01:32 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

I survived!!!

I completely passed out yesterday afternoon. When I woke up this morning, it was already 5:30am. Slept 12 hours straight and got up feeling energized.

Today is our last marathon day. We ran through amazing sand dunes.When I was on the top of the

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Martin Ng

Posted On: 07 May 2017 12:13 pm

Dear Judy, Proud of u!!!!!! Congratulations! 了不起.....!

Becky Lai

Posted On: 07 May 2017 04:46 am

Yeah! Almost there. Enjoy the last part of journey !

Jaymie Lim

Posted On: 07 May 2017 03:35 am

Enjoy your last leg!

LO YING YING

Posted On: 07 May 2017 12:59 am

痛痛快快洗個澡 ! 然後舉杯 !

Lily Li

Posted On: 06 May 2017 11:46 pm

等你回来喝酒哦(^_-)

Judy Wong

Posted On: 06 May 2017 09:50 pm

Congrats! Almost there.

04 May 2017 01:55 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

I survived! The long race (80K) on the hottest day (45 degrees) and a lot of soft soil trail. It took me 22 hours to complete th whole race. From 8am yesterday to 6am this morning.

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May Leissner

Posted On: 06 May 2017 09:41 pm

Judy C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S, just fantastic. Hope to hear from you soon, to get the first impressions from you, all about the race. Get home safe, after such a long and painful race. Take all the wonderful experience with you and for your life time. Bernd and May

Molly Sturtevant

Posted On: 05 May 2017 05:08 pm

Wow - Judy you are rocking this!!! Just got in from a hard (for me!) trail run, enjoying a glass of pocari sweat and thinking of you. You inspire me!!

Jennifer Meehan

Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:49 am

You are AMAZING! I am in awe.

Mandy Lam

Posted On: 05 May 2017 04:52 am

（吳文拱 2017.5.5）自從知道陳芳要參加撤哈拉沙漠馬拉松比賽時起，心裡就有種既感興奮又有點不安的感覺。喜的是，進強兄有一位更勝鬚眉的女兒，作為份屬叔輩的我真與有榮焉矣；憂者，單聽賽事之名已覚是世界級的大賽，真是非同香港近年興起的「馬拉松」賽跑可比，再看比賽內容更是蹺舌不下，連續七天在沙漠酷熱的天氣下背著10公斤的裝備跑250公里，能應付嗎？這不單是體力更是勇氣和意志啊！就算給我再年輕50年也沒有此等勇氣啊！ 四月上旬我更見到陳芳背著10公斤的一包米在寶雲道練跑，準備迎戰沙漠馬拉松。所以我一直都在期待著有關參賽的消息，但截至四月底前仍聽不到任何賽事進展，心想會否因環境太惡劣，而沒法完成呢。虽不敢問，但也認定敢報名並踏上沙漠其勇氣已是非同凡響。直到5月3日傳來陳芳已完成第三階段共123公里的賽程，且成績突出，心里不禁大聲叫好，立即大聲告知在廚房的老婆。我倆都十分佩服陳芳的意志，但還是不想在網上公開留言吶喊助威，怕造成更大的壓力，畢竟之後還有更艱難的128公里啊！ 今天再看到振奮的消息，陳芳已完成最艱難的第四階段81公里賽程，且位列第50位到達終點的參賽者，我忍不住要大聲歡呼'真了不起啊'！就算之後無法完成全部賽程，那也無損今次所展現的勇氣和意志了。 我衷心祝願陳芳圓滿完成今次全部賽事，凱旋歸來，向全世界展示'怡園'的精神和理念。 阿芳 好嘢！ - from MK NG Judy, 實在令人鼓舞, 加油。you are the best!! - from Mandy

Ying Ying LO

Posted On: 05 May 2017 02:50 am

我們熱切地等待你凱旋歸來. 你在實踐著勇者無惧 ! 向我們的年輕一代致敬 !

Lily Li

Posted On: 05 May 2017 02:44 am

message from Mrs Chan 芳：你的坚强毅力勇敢的创举感动了我们，这就是恰园勇往向前的精神，妈妈为你而骄傲！等待你凯旋归来！ message from Penny 姐，你厉害 message from 三姑： 说心里话，知道这一挑战，我还真为陈芳担心，但也着实佩服她的勇气、毅力、追梦的决心与脚踏实地的艰苦实践！今天是7天“地狱马拉松”的最后第二天了。祝福她成功！ ...... message from all Hong Kong colleagues You are the Great One! take care......

Qi Yang

Posted On: 05 May 2017 02:15 am

you r the greatest ! boss

Brian Chan

Posted On: 05 May 2017 02:11 am

爸爸还是强调安全第一。已经完成的已经证明了芳的毅力与决心，剩下的绝对不要勉强。 Just caught you after you posted this, so glad you made it to the end of 80k! woohoo! I guess this race is more about walking than running?

02 May 2017 01:51 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

I survived! Finished just before 8 hours. It

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Brian Chan

Posted On: 05 May 2017 01:35 am

Hi Judy, Finally found this blog of yours on the second last day of your race. Hope you have enjoyed every bit of the race, and take care for tomorrow's 80K race. Been updating the family on your progress in our whatsapp group, and here are their messages. Mom：芳儿实现圆满成功挑战自己胆量极限，妈妈为你而骄傲！完成“地獄性”马拉松赛事的伟大创举！是我们全家人的骄傲和光荣！等待你凯旋归来！ 三姑：说心里话，知道这一挑战，我还真为陈芳担心，但也着实佩服她的勇气、毅力、追梦的决心与脚踏实地的艰苦实践！今天是7天“地狱马拉松”的最后第二天了。祝福她成功！

Elise Kwok

Posted On: 05 May 2017 12:17 am

Wow, you are SUPER! The most difficult part is the last quarter of the race. Keep up!

Angelina Leissner

Posted On: 04 May 2017 11:47 pm

MOM, it's Angie, Good luck and good job on what you've done so far. Hope you're not dead so you can come home! From your supportive yet worried daugther

Becky Lai

Posted On: 04 May 2017 04:20 pm

Judy, you are great! Pace yourself and persevere! Hip hip hurrah! You can make it. Great wine is waiting for you at destination.

Lily LI

Posted On: 04 May 2017 11:29 am

hi, Judy are you ok? hope everything is fine...... Pls send us a short messages once you reach the camp...... all the best! you are my great boss! Lily Li Grace Vineyard

Jennifer Meehan

Posted On: 03 May 2017 10:21 am

43K! My lord you will need some wine after this. Lucky 8 is tomorrow. You will do it!

01 May 2017 01:54 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

I survived!!

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Duncan Chau

Posted On: 02 May 2017 09:06 am

And PACE YOURSELF!!!! Don't go all out like you did on Day 1!

Duncan Chau

Posted On: 02 May 2017 09:05 am

Hang in there!! it gets easier!!!! Walking too much actually makes you more tired and painful since you have little to no muscles for speed walking so you are right jogging is easier. Your quads are more tired because of your pack, you are leaning forward more and your pack will get easier and easier! remember, your body will adapt, it will get easier! Long March, eat well, drink well, stay healthy. YOU CAN DO IT!!

30 April 2017 02:06 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Yeah! I survived. Finished first day in 5 hours 30mins. Pretty happy with the result. I ran the first 23k and walked the last bit. It

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Jaymie Lim

Posted On: 02 May 2017 12:36 am

Great timing you did, happy for you! And we are staying tuned, keep going! Hugs, Jaymie n Chris plus 4

Molly Sturtevant

Posted On: 01 May 2017 10:57 pm

2 days down and going strong! Keep up the excellent work!

Jennifer Meehan

Posted On: 01 May 2017 05:36 am

You are amazing! Stay strong.

Christian Pillsbury

Posted On: 01 May 2017 04:23 am

Keep going! You're nearly there :)

29 April 2017 01:59 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Arrived at the base camp

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Vivien Webb

Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 02:22 pm

Judy, we will be thinking of you here in HK, thanks for sharing the joy and pain of the journey ! 加油！

Jennifer Meehan

Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 01:21 pm

We have you in our hearts and minds - and are sending all the strength, energy and positive thoughts we can.

Luna C

Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 12:15 pm

You can do it!

26 April 2017 12:43 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I finally finished packing all my stuff. Honestly, as a frequent traveler, i'm so used to packing and unpacking all the time. It's hard to believe i'm so anal re packing this time. I have done more than 15 drafts

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Mayumi Taguchi

Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 04:22 am

It is Mayu of the roommate. I am not so good at English. Therefore I am sorry not to be able to talk very much. I keep three dogs. After all I quarrel. During a race, a pain should not become severe. Let's enjoy it‼️

15 April 2017 12:21 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I've been working on my packing list the whole morning. Actually, i've been working on the list for more than 2 weeks now. Somehow, it's feel like crunching P&L numbers.

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Sam F

Posted On: 18 Apr 2017 11:55 am

Selecting and testing the right equipment is half fun. Do you know how much a ziplock bag weighs yet? Do let us know which back packs you have been looking at and how it goes with testing the alternative one. Once everything is selected be sure to carry most of the items as hand carry onto the airplane!!!