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Namib Race (2017) blog posts from Chris Sharrock

04 May 2017 01:56 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

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Neil Johnson

Posted On: 10 May 2017 01:28 am

Chris, Enjoyed your company and was sorry to see you in the back of the truck, but I agree, a sensible decision if you're not able to fuel / hydrate. It happens. It was very gracious of you to roll your sleeves up at CP4. The practical and moral support was much appreciated. Hope Namibia is proving a worthy holiday destination. I'd love to spend more time there. Do stay in touch. cheers, Neil https://www.facebook.com/johnno66

Ali Chaudhry

Posted On: 05 May 2017 05:51 am

Sensible Chris. Glad you're in good shape .... I think you'll still be able to justify a significant quantity of beer, for medical hydration purposes of course!

02 May 2017 02:22 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Long day in the office today! Very tough 42km stage which took 7 hours 48 mins to complete. Lots of soft and beach sand which made running counter productive unless you

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Jamie Sharrock

Posted On: 04 May 2017 07:02 am

Hi Dad, everything OK...let us know when you can. Lots of love, J, C & M x

Emma Sharrock

Posted On: 04 May 2017 05:44 am

Just seen you've had to withdraw...hope all is OK - do send us an update when you can. Thinking of you...that bloody Long March! Lots of love xxxxxxxx

Sam Sharrock

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:51 pm

I'm sure the 7 hours 48 minutes could have been cut in half as I assume you spent the majority of the day lying down taking photos of all the seals! Good to hear that you're still feeling fresh and strong and that the tent chat is motivational. Just keep ticking off the CPs tomorrow, head down and grind it out! Look forward to the next update x

Jamie Sharrock

Posted On: 03 May 2017 11:56 am

Amazing work Dad - still leading the old man's category! Look forward to hearing how the long march went - at least this time it's not walking along the Icelandic coast in the wind and rain...slightly warmer I presume!! Keep up the great work! Lots of love, J, Cam & Mylo xxx

01 May 2017 01:26 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

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Sam Sharrock

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:48 pm

All this talk of sand is making me feel slightly ill and causing vivid flashbacks! Sounds like you're cruising again, all this talk of minimal training was obviously an overblown lie! Glad to hear that you turned on the afterburners for the last hour or so, need to stay at the top of the age category! Keep it up :) x

Emma Sharrock

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:22 am

Dad you hero! Currently leading the 60-69 year old pack! Looks like you're doing a fantastic job and still enjoying it along the way!! Keep up the good work, stay strong and keep going all the way through to the end! The whole hen party is following and cheering you on from Phuket!!! Amazing work, well done!! Lots and lots of love Emz xxx

Hulda Thorey

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:06 am

Hi Chris, well done, you must be enjoying yourself! I must admit a little envy, this all looks wonderful. I hope your feel good throughout the whole race. Best wishes, Hulda

Joanna Matkovich

Posted On: 02 May 2017 03:13 am

Nice work Chris - I am sure your "power walking" is as fast as a light jog. I remember from Gobi days, it was definitely speedy :) I remember Day 2 from last year's race in Namibia.. and there was sand, sand and more sand. It took forever to get rid of it all after the week. Keep up the pace and power on!

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

Arrived quite late at very nice event hotel after 400km drive down from Windhoek. The usual briefing and kit check on Saturday before 3 hour bus journey up to camp 1.

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Ray Wepener

Posted On: 01 May 2017 03:03 pm

Well done... Somehow you're always selling it to me, vague and "pleasant" recollections of Atacama come back. Keep it up, we're thinking of you, and have the entire bar at P........ lined up to celebrate your return... TnR

Sam Sharrock

Posted On: 01 May 2017 10:13 am

Sounds like a beaut first day to kick things off. Good time as well, keep up the good work! Thinking of you :) Sam x