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PostsNamib Race (2017) blog posts from Charlotte Lynch
05 May 2017 01:42 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Hallo! We have completed the sand dune day! I can
04 May 2017 01:23 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
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Comments: Total (19) comments
Gordon Carey
Posted On: 06 May 2017 02:51 am
Hi Char, loved reading your detailed blog/report on the Long March. Such an amazing effort you two, with around 15 people pulling out due to the heat. Such an amazing effort to go all day and then most of the night till the sun comes up. You girls are legends at such a young age - the experiences and many memories will be with you forever. Cheers Gordon and Monica
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 06 May 2017 12:29 am
Charlotte. There are no more superlatives we can use to describe your magnificent effort! You and Nicola have completed stage 5 in a supreme effort and now you have the short run into the finish line tomorrow. You are both marvelous champions and have inspired everyone here at home with your tenacity and support for each other. We are all so proud of you. Enjoy the run to the finish line followed by long shower, clean clothes and 'proper food' ! You have also raised over $16000 for your Rare Cancers cause. xxxx
James Perry
Posted On: 05 May 2017 11:45 pm
You guys are really superhuman! You body will heal but the memories and experiences from this race will stay with your forever!
You guys are a massive inspiration make us all want to do more!
Good luck with the remainder of the race, enjoy it!
Thomas R
Posted On: 05 May 2017 10:32 pm
Hey winner! Woke to see that you and Nikki completed the Stage 5 dune day in a mere 8 hrs 30 mins. Must have been like another stroll at the beach for you super athletes? You have both been amazing through this adventure and must be among the happiest (and perhaps sweaty'ist) young women in the world. Enjoy that last stage across the finish line and the celebrations which you so richly deserve. Thomas
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 05 May 2017 10:19 pm
Char and nic. You gals are so sporty and tremendous. I told nic but we had a wedding and I told everyone there about you gals and we all agreed how fabulous you two are. The home stretch is here so I hope you are taking full advantage of getting some guys to carry your bags and swap food with you two so you're not stuck with the same stuff. You two must be so toned and fit at the moment. We will definitely need to get a few new profile pics right after the race. You guys made ABC radio again and the lady gives little updates on you two and the race. All of Canberra is behind you.
In more daily m news: Harry styles solo tour is sold out, kimmy k has launched a new kids line (does Levi have his wedding outfit yet hahahahaha) and kardashian tv ratings are dropping drastically!
Miss and love you both xxxxxx
Emma Lynch
Posted On: 05 May 2017 09:48 pm
We are so excited for you here and so happy to hear you had finished!! I couldn't stop refreshing the website all day for updates!! Glad you found that spitting on each other helped to get you through, who would've thought you'd go so primal before you left! hahaha!!
I saw Jonathan Thurston, Mal Maninga and Sam Thaiday today they were all staying at the Realm ..did a little stalk to get a couple of photos
Lukas Roth
Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:47 pm
#legend
It's sickening how inspirational you two are! Good work on knocking out the long march. It's all down hill (metaphorically) from here so no excuses now!
Get it girrrrrl!
Alyce Grgic
Posted On: 05 May 2017 01:28 pm
You've got this girls!!! You made it through stage four you can do anything! Keep telling each other jokes and keep those chins up because you're absolutely smashing it and you're so close!!!
Good luck for the next journey xoxoxo
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 05 May 2017 11:47 am
Update: Bek had a little baby girl on Fri 5/5/17. No name , details as yet. Xx
Fay Wareham
Posted On: 05 May 2017 10:59 am
Your story is absolutely awesome. The difficulties you girls (and all the others ) are enduring , coping with and overcoming are enormous. You are doing it!! At times it must feel very other worldly. You really need to have experienced 45+degree arid heat to appreciate how hard it is to breathe in it......... and you girls are running in it, for hours and hours! A magnificent achievement. Many thoughts for the last stages. Man , that shower , when you get it will be fab.
Loz J
Posted On: 05 May 2017 10:19 am
Seriously Charlotte, I'm just in awe of what you and Nicola are doing. It makes me teary and goosebumps at the same time! You are supporting each other so well in this mammoth effort. Your brother would def be watching out for you guys, and you are doing him so proud.
Thomas R
Posted On: 05 May 2017 07:13 am
Charlotte, thank you so much for your (and Nicola's) wonderful blogs. They bring tremendous joy and happiness to so many people (plus it's good to know that you haven't been eaten by lions). You'll have such wonderful shared memories (forgetting all the sweat, grime and electrolytes). Now you've just got to conquer those day 5 sand dunes and the end will be in sight. It's been inspirational to see and read about what you and Nicola have achieved. Can I have your autograph, please? Thomas
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 05 May 2017 07:10 am
Darling Charlotte, sooooo proud and excited, but also actually very sad you had to put your body thru that hardship. What endurance you both have! Did you think it would be that bad before you started? Reading the other peoples posts made your efforts seem even greater. Hope you both managed to rehydrate, eat and sleep- the tents would be stifling. You would be off again now tackling those sand dunes as I'm writing this. It must have been so hard to get going again.( Can't wait till it's over and I can get some sleep.) Whatever happens now, you are true winners!! Not long now before you get that shower. Let us know when you are able to talk at the hotel. Can't wait. Go well on the last leg! Love you always xxx Mum Ps : Bek is in hospital having her baby. Will keep you posted.
Chrissy Roth
Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:43 am
Charlotte, you two are incredible!!!!!!!!!!
You have now scored 203 goals. I think you both are superhuman and our parents, Thomas and I celebrated your superhmanity yesterday with the odd glass of bubbly.
What you have achieved is so, so special and I am wondering how many first timers will actually complete the race, and that you will complete is a sure thing for me. So many strong and athletic looking men pulled out of the race and in the female, under 29 category you are coming 2/3. Not that this actually matters. We read some other blogs and it really puts your effort into perspective.
So glad, that you are there for each other. What a memory to share!!!!
Love
Tim Lynch
Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:09 am
Well done Charlotte and Nicola!!! So proud of you. Almost there keep it up!!
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:06 am
Charlotte, Nicola and you are UNBELIEVABLE. We celebrated your epic 80k finish with champagne at the Roths last night! About now you will be starting your last major challenge - the sand dunes. I am sure that you will both smash it as you have at every other stage. Everyone here thinks your effort has been just awesome and are all willing you on over the last stage, We are so very very proud of you. Just think, two more days to a shower and the beach!! xxx
Clare Carey
Posted On: 05 May 2017 04:23 am
Heya Char!!
Well done on finishing the big 80km!
I'm sorry I'm not the first comment today... had a last minute dash to massage some brumbies :)
I went to a trivia night the other night, and learnt that Sand is made up of Silicon and Oxygen. I thought you'd like to know given the sand dunes tomorrow which you will crush like everything else you've done so far!
Just think how good you will feel once the sand dunes are done! only 10km left! I hope you get the sweet as hot shower at the end of the dunes though!
xx
Kathy Collins
Posted On: 05 May 2017 03:16 am
Sending positive vibes from Ballarat as each day you achieve a significant milestone....absolutely incredible! Much love, Kathy, David and Nic Collins
Janene Toombs
Posted On: 05 May 2017 03:03 am
Wow so awesome!
Well done guys!
02 May 2017 02:19 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Hello! Only have 5min until the cybertent closes so have to make it short. Just finished day 3 aka day of hell! It was 42km of running on sand! But we did pass a seal colony which was cool. My legs feel alright but wearing the pack is so hard, my shoulders are on fire! Also the last 10km was like running on mars; nothing but arid desert
Comments: Total (27) comments
Josh D'Abrera
Posted On: 04 May 2017 09:36 pm
Hey Charlotte You girls are killing it! Your blog is hilarious, you girls sound so determined and positive about everything. Seriously what is your secret???? I'm so far beyond impressed right now. It's inspiring seeing your times on the race spreadsheet because you and Nicola are clearly sticking together through it all, I think you two are the definition of mateship right now. Keep encouraging each other along!
Mary Roth
Posted On: 04 May 2017 08:38 pm
Go Charlotte!!!!! you completed that EPIC day and I couldn't be more proud of you two for gutting it out together! I spend my work days largely reading about this race and scanning the photos looking for you and Nic #productivity
Keep it up!
Clare Carey
Posted On: 04 May 2017 10:55 am
Hey Girl!
I've literally spent all day refreshing every single page associated with this race possible! Thinking of you. I am so so proud of you, and I got tears of happiness when I saw your photos from stage 4. What an achievement! The hardest parts are over now! The home stretch is in sight and you girls are kicking this races butt! 15 people withdrew from the heat! You tough cookies!!
xxxxx
Nicole Carey
Posted On: 04 May 2017 10:42 am
Go Girls! You're doing amazing! You're such an inspiration. I've got goosebumps knowing what you're achieving! You got this :)
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 04 May 2017 06:28 am
Hi Charlotte and Nicola, Well done - a mammoth effort for stage 4. Can't imagine how hard 80 kms would be and half or more of it in schorching sun! So proud of you both. Hope you have caught up with some well deserved rest before stage 5 and the mighty sand dunes. Just do your best - your winners in everyone's eyes anyway! Not long now. You have raised so much money and all are so thankful of the good it will bring. Love you lots xoxo Good luck for stage 5.
Richard Vines
Posted On: 04 May 2017 06:07 am
Hi Nic and Charlotte
I just wanted to say what a fantastic job you guys are doing and thanks so much for choosing us at Rare Cancers Australia as your charity. This marathon is just so inspiring and watching your progress is just brilliant. Well done and we look forward to welcoming you back with big cold beers!
Cheers.....Richard
Lindsay Nehorai
Posted On: 04 May 2017 05:09 am
Totally blown away with how well you are both doing and how incredible your fundraising page is looking! So impressed with how you are getting on and reading about how each day is going. Thank you for everything you are doing. Wishing you all the best, Lindsay and all at Rare Cancers Australia x
Thomas R
Posted On: 04 May 2017 01:43 am
Charlotte, just saw that the you and Nikki finished the monster stage 4 in just under 22 hours!! You're both amazing young women and athletes. We're so proud of you and happy for you. Enjoy your well earned rest and the remaining stages. You've got this now. The fresh clothes, showers and real food are just over the horizon. Thomas
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 04 May 2017 01:37 am
So proud and amazed that you gals finished the long march and in such awesome timing! Even some of the experienced racers finished after you two. I am tired just thinking of it. I went to the gym and did half an hour on the stepper and was so knackered haha. Anyway, we are drinking on your and nic's behalf tonight and can't wait to get buck wild when you guys are back. The next two days will be so cruisey and you guys have nearly hit $16,000 with your fundraising efforts- looks like you could have called it the 25k for 250km after all! LOVE YOU BOTH! xxxxx
Regan H
Posted On: 04 May 2017 01:10 am
Such an inspiration garl, you are a machine! Thinking of you back home :) xx
Freya G
Posted On: 03 May 2017 11:57 pm
Wow you girls are so impressive! Feeling v inspired today after reading all ur posts! Good luck with the next stage, u 2 are seriously killing it! Love and miss ya - so so proud of you xoxox
Emma "big dog" Lutton
Posted On: 03 May 2017 10:27 pm
Ladies ladies ladies! I literally just cried reading everyones comments (am I okay?! Hahahah lucky it's not this weak minded bitch doing the run!!!) SOOOO proud of you gals! When times get tough think about dropping it low in Playground and that will surely bring happiness to your souls immediately ;) Theresa is right.. Imagine the bootys on the pair of ya when you come home! Hehehehhe love you :)
Lukas Roth
Posted On: 03 May 2017 10:23 pm
Firstly, Adam is really asking the right, pushing, squeezing questions. Secondly, good on you, you absolute legend! You both seem to be taking every challenge this race is throwing at you in stride, literally!
Lastly, as you both gear up for tomorrow's epic march, remember - the journey is the reward
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 03 May 2017 11:41 am
Hello Charlotte , what an achievement. You both are Aussie stars! Can't be more proud of you and Nicola.
I don't know how you continue but I know you have that fighting spirit as was seen when you were 3, coping with chemotherapy and surgery and pulling through after so many adversities. You have always been so strong, Then running in the kindy cross country and coming first. I was so emotional then, as well as now. Who knew you would be an ultra marathon runner. Can't wait to see you and wish I was there to give support and maybe a massage or two. Love you so much. I'm sure Nick would be also so proud of his big sis. Think of him and all he went through. Run for him. Let him be your inspiration.He loved you! Xoxo
Loz J
Posted On: 03 May 2017 11:24 am
Hey Chappy!!! Wow!!!! Epic day, I'm in awe of the strength and determination you are showing in this race. It's beyond amazing, and it makes me feel so happy that this hard work equates to money to help people who have very little help. Keep your spirits up, you got this!!!
Fay Wareham
Posted On: 03 May 2017 11:11 am
My goodness. Day 3 looked like one tough day. Congratulations on the amazing effort so far. Looked after Levi today. Very determined, focused and game. I think he is channelling his amazing Aunt. Thinking of both you and Nic often.
Toni Vh
Posted On: 03 May 2017 11:06 am
hats off to you girls!! what an adventure and great cause, may your feet feel light and lungs keep you going
Thomas R
Posted On: 03 May 2017 10:28 am
Hi Charlotte, congratulations on your amazing achievements to date (in the race and with Rare Cancers fund-raising). You and Nikki should be so, so proud of yourselves - as all your family and friends are of you both. Great to see how you are supporting each other and laughing together in your dirty, sweaty gear (showers are over-rated). Stay strong and positive. And best wishes for the second half of your epic journey. Thomas
Adam Lynch
Posted On: 03 May 2017 10:06 am
Go Char! So how many poops in the sand have you had to do?
Harriet M
Posted On: 03 May 2017 08:20 am
Wow!! You two are amazing! Day 3 sounds like a memorable one - so interesting about running on Mars! (fun fact: the third veronicas album was going to called 'life on Mars' ahah)
Hope your legs and back rest well tonight ready for day 4! Thinking of you two lots xo
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 03 May 2017 06:20 am
So proud of you two troopers for dominating day 3! The seals sound awesome but running in the sand for so long sounds pretty shit. Hope those cliff bars are delicious and you bough the White choc macadamia flavour! In dailym news updates this 22 girl was caught smuggling cocaine into aus (she is so guilty), the MET ball outfits were outrageous (you may want to draw inspo from them for your maid of honour dress, esp rhirhi's) and pregnant teen mum kailyn Lowry has admitted the baby's daddy is longtime friend Chris Lopez! Miss you both! When times are tough think of how nice that hotel is that you booked for after the race! Love you both xxxx
Noah RM
Posted On: 03 May 2017 06:14 am
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Interpretation of above: Dear Charlotte, I found my cowboy hat and golf ball and these little tickets what mummy found. Did you get biten somewhere? Did you see big animals? Was there tree and did you bump in the trees. I love you Charlotte. I like that you play with me. Maybe we can read a book again, that's a good idea. Leon fell asleep. Love Noah. Xoxoxo
Gordon Carey
Posted On: 03 May 2017 05:59 am
Hi Char and Nicola, Saw from the Sahara Race website that Day 3 was more difficult - and your report above tells us why. Uphill finish over 10km - such fun, NOT!!! We are thinking of you doing it tough supporting others who are doing it tough.
Keep it up and hope all goes well on Day 4, and looking forward to your next blog/report.
Cheers
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 03 May 2017 05:42 am
Charlotte. What an epic effort. So proud of you. From the times everyone found it hard and long - even the leaders. Half way there. Nick would have been so excited and proud. Keep it up. We are all behind you.3
Sissy Lynch
Posted On: 03 May 2017 04:39 am
Sounds like hell - but you did it and made it across the line, woo hoo!!! Hhalf way now, keep pacing and you'll get there - think how good your moore butt is going to look after, so toned and bootylicious!! Love ya girl! Em, Andy and Levi xx
Chrissy Roth
Posted On: 03 May 2017 04:30 am
Hi Charlotte,
I feel I need to have a deeper conversation with Claire. Number one she always seems to be the first person to comment on your girl's blogs ( what about work?!) and secondly there seems to be a steady referral to bringing back boys, etc........
Well done, girl. I feel that after this stage you can do anything. You are halfway there, so any km that you get behind you gets you a km closer to the finish line. What an epic effort!
Clare Carey
Posted On: 03 May 2017 03:36 am
Hey Char,
I just wanted to know that I ran from work into the hyperdome bathroom and back, I didn't have a pack on. but I ran and I thought of you and Nic while I was running.
Congratulations on finishing a tough day 3! Did you guys decide to do the 80km straight or stopping half way? I'm sure your fellow racers will push you though along with the volunteers.
xxx
01 May 2017 01:44 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
We have finished stage 2 of the race hooray!! It was a pretty good day today, mostly flat but some parts with really rocky surfaces which are hard to run on. As we were finishing they had put the flags where you run up a sand dune! Nic and I were like is this some cruel joke?! I also have gotten 3 blisters but 2 I didn
Comments: Total (19) comments
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 02 May 2017 09:06 pm
Wow, have just seen you finished Stage 3. Well done, can't imagine how gruelling it would have been. You're both amazing! Enjoy resting up- hope you are both ok. Yesterday Levi gave me a lovely kiss, which I'll pass on to you. Will write later, just on way to work. How's the go pro working? Love you xx
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 02 May 2017 12:07 pm
Hi Charlotte. So glad you had a good Stage 2 run. I, like Chris R couldn't sleep last night worrying. Hope your knees are holding up and you're getting your blisters checked and taped.
You both are going so well. Super pleased you both had a good day. Must be all those snacks keeping you going and of course the lovely dinners. Are you missing salads yet? The avocados I bought here now last a few days!
Hope today's stage is amazing and you can contemplate the wonderful world you live in......while running in 40 deg heat. Today, passing the seal colonies and being so near would be awesome. Continue to dig deep, especially in the last days and rely on one another. You are both so strong. Love you lots xoxo
Melinda Reavell
Posted On: 02 May 2017 11:41 am
By then end of this you are going to look even more like Beyoncé than you already do ;)
Emma Lynch
Posted On: 02 May 2017 11:23 am
So glad you had another good day and made it to your 2nd camp!! Loved the pics of you both too, you look so pro with all your gear on! I will have a tim tam for you now to celebrate mwahaha Hope the blisters aren't sore tomorrow and you have another beaut stage! Love you Xoxo
Monique H
Posted On: 02 May 2017 10:04 am
Yewww get it girl! So proud of you both! Keep up the hard work
Luz Carr
Posted On: 02 May 2017 09:46 am
Hey Charlotte
You girls are doing amazing , Thats day 2 done and dusted saw a couple of pics of you and of course your are smiling as always , what a amazing experience
Super proud of you Charlotte you and Nicola keep up the great work , stay strong
Sending you great big hugs
Love Liz xx
Janene Toombs
Posted On: 02 May 2017 09:02 am
Keep on keeping on!
Kirsty D
Posted On: 02 May 2017 08:51 am
I'M HERE FOR YOUR DADS COMMENT
Loz J
Posted On: 02 May 2017 08:30 am
Heya Chappy!! I'm gonna add my agreeance with Clare. Hit the lateral thigh area, and do a massage swap between each other or some lovely, charming, single boys who have only the best intentions for you and who yours and Nicola's parents would approve of!!!
Go girls!! You got this!!!
Rach Mann
Posted On: 02 May 2017 08:26 am
YASSSSSSSSSS. Enjoy the schnackkss!!!! Wish I was there!!!!!!!! Swap you for exams??? Love love love xx
Chrissy Roth
Posted On: 02 May 2017 07:48 am
Now here is an idea and some deeper thinking in regards to Clair's comment. I always wanted to do a challenging thing. I will talk to Chris Lynch about us doing the Namibia trip in the future. I can already feel that sore knee coming on. Hm, would there be someone to massage mine?
Lyndsay Saywell
Posted On: 02 May 2017 07:11 am
Smashing it girls! No need for that emergency letter at this rate! So proud of you girls <3 Keep it up. xx
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 02 May 2017 05:32 am
Now for stage 3 Charlotte - after appropriate massages! You and Nicola have exceeded all expectations.Keep smashing it and I hope your blisters are all ok. xxx
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 02 May 2017 04:52 am
Absolutely loving Clare's comments! Find your tent roomies and make them give you some well deserved massages and piggy backs!! Will repay them with supportive blog posts and dailymail gossip :) xoxox
Nicola's Dad
Posted On: 02 May 2017 04:09 am
Charlotte, I'm really not sure about Clare's 'helpful' suggestion above that you should get some of the 'male roomies'' to massage your and Nicola's legs! Ha ha. From Nicola's dad .... and probably your dad, too.
Kat, Alex, Soph and Harry Stevenson
Posted On: 02 May 2017 03:50 am
Hello Charlotte and Nicola!
Sending you both strength and massively positive, energy filled vibes as you near the middle of the races- go you good things!
Xx Kat, Alex, Sophie and Harry
Clare Carey
Posted On: 02 May 2017 03:24 am
I love that Theresa is leaving you with gossip, who would have thought that Serena won the Aus open while pregnant. Amazing.
Maybe think of that when it starts getting hard, if Serena Williams can win a grand slam during early pregnancy, you and Nic can smash out the rest of this race with any aches or pains that you have.
Make sure you are massaging each others legs at the end of each day, especially around the outside of the knee where you ITB attaches into the knee. Or maybe put one of your male roomies to good use and ask them to massage your legs for you. Don't forget to get some phone numbers of the good looking single ones... and maybe even try your luck for a piggy back along the way he he!
Looking forward to tomorrows posts.
I can't wait to give you both big hugs when you get back
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 02 May 2017 02:37 am
Hey char,
Am so stoked for you gals smashing day 2. Can't wait to hear about the sand dunes! Met any hotties competing?
Also did you know Serena Williams is pregnant? Love ya xxxx
Mary Roth
Posted On: 02 May 2017 02:33 am
Get it girl!!!!!
30 April 2017 01:28 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Hello,
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Brianne Carrigy
Posted On: 03 May 2017 07:54 am
Absolutely smashing it Charlotte!! Day 3!!!! So glad you and Nic are able to be there to support each other through these testing stages and just know that we're all cheering you on back here! Loving the updates, keep going, you absolute legend!!!
Clare Carey
Posted On: 02 May 2017 01:28 am
Go Char!
Proud as punch of you both.
Amazing job
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 02 May 2017 12:31 am
Hi Charlotte. Another super effort in stage 2. So impressive! We couldn't be more proud of you two. Your packs must be feeling a bit lighter now. Stage 3 tomorrow and then you are nearly half way there. Levi sends his love and kisses.
Natalie Weekley
Posted On: 01 May 2017 11:39 pm
Congratulations! Keep up the good work girls! When you are searching for camp tonight, hold on to that feeling of when you were cheered in, hopefully it will override the knee pain? Running for such a great cause! Looking forward to keeping up with your adventures as you progress. Enjoy the scenery (when it changes). Nat - Trinity Christian School
Lukas Roth
Posted On: 01 May 2017 11:14 pm
In the words of a wise young woman with the initials CL - get it girl! Super impressed that you two made it to camp 2 (at least that's what I read). Tear into that dehydrated food - you've earnt it!
Alyce Grgic
Posted On: 01 May 2017 01:28 pm
Guys I couldn't even run 20 metres non stop let alone 20km hahaha you go you good things! Thinking of you and very proud!!!
Levi Chisholm
Posted On: 01 May 2017 10:34 am
Hi Aunty Char and Nic!! Today I threw mums hairbrush in the toilet!! Miss you grrrrr xoxo
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 01 May 2017 10:22 am
Hey Charlotte,
you and Nicola have done so well. It's such a long way. You're both amazing!
Hope you had a great sleep last night and were raring to go today. Will be with you in thoughts, all the way again.Enjoy the countryside and the passing of an old diamond mine. Maybe you will get to see some jackals etc today.
Ros and Dave are home now after 2 yrs o/s. Went to G'mas for arvo tea and great to see them again.
Hope you had a great day 2 run and your knee not too sore. Love your blogs.
Keep well and spirits high. Love you - miss you xxx
Emma Lynch
Posted On: 01 May 2017 10:17 am
Go Char!! Thinking of you guys - enjoy your spaghetti bol and try and get a good night sleep! xx
Thomas R
Posted On: 01 May 2017 09:48 am
Congratulations Charlotte on a fantastic first day of desert marathon-ing! Keep up the good work, pace yourselves and enjoy (as much as you can) the experience. We are so happy that you are sharing this unique journey with Nikki. Best wishes for Day 2 .... and beyond, Thomas
Chris Roth
Posted On: 01 May 2017 09:37 am
Hi Char,
Well done!!! It will be mind over matter now. Remember with each day your packs will get lighter.
I am sure that you will give it your all, no matter what, love Chris
Christian Abhayaratana
Posted On: 01 May 2017 06:49 am
Sending lots of love to both of you and those knees! Good luck for Day 2 xxx
Harriet Mccrudden
Posted On: 01 May 2017 05:42 am
Ahhh-mazing Nickah and char! Day 1 down only a few to go! :) Thinking of you two ladies lots xoxo
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 01 May 2017 05:33 am
Fantastic effort Charlotte. Nicola and you are stars and I am sure that you will do even better over the next 6 days. Just take care of that knee. Everyone here is following you both and cheering you on every day. How was dinner last night? I hope it was not too hot during the race and the lions kept their distance!! Love you lots. Mum and Dad
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 01 May 2017 05:18 am
So proud of my two fave gals. Hope you're resting those knees for day number 2.
Ps. You ladies were on ABC radio re your race!!
Gordon Carey
Posted On: 01 May 2017 04:15 am
You go girls - you are doing such a fantastic thing that you will remember the experience for the rest of your lives. Love reading about your progress. Cheers ;-)
Teagan Wain
Posted On: 01 May 2017 02:47 am
Go girls, love you long time you crazy things!! Only 6 more times and you're done, easy as pi!
Caitlin Thomas
Posted On: 01 May 2017 02:44 am
You girls are rocking it! Great work and good luck for the next stage!
Bek Hyland
Posted On: 01 May 2017 02:41 am
So very cool xo dont listen to Ads... little brat.
Adam Lynch
Posted On: 01 May 2017 02:19 am
Nice work! Too be honest.. I didn't think you'd make it this far ;) haha
29 April 2017 01:40 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Hello From the Namib Desert
Comments: Total (7) comments
Mark Strelnikow
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 11:04 am
Go girls, Hope it was an amazing day.You guys are champions just to get there.
Love from Mark and Cathy
Mark Strelnikow
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 11:01 am
Go girls. Hope it was an amazing day.You guys are champions just to get there, you'll never forget it.
Love, Mark and Cathy
Thomas R
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 10:30 am
G'day Charlotte, I trust you & Nikki had a successful 1st day of desert running/hiking and are now enjoying your well earned and yummy dried dinner. Have a good (wildlife free) rest and you'll be ready to dominate tomorrow's course. Go you girls!
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 09:53 am
Hi Charlotte, thinking of you and Nicola at the start of the race. Chrissie and I had just finished a cardio class at the gym and were totally exhausted and sweaty. Are in awe of you two and the amount of kilometres you have to run. Hope today was a good experience and you got to enjoy a bit of the awesome landscape. Can't wait to hear how it went. Have a good sleep and a good run tomorrow.
Don't let the scorpions into your shoes!
Love you lots xx
Brianne C
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 08:27 am
GO GIRLS!!! Hope your first day has gone well so far, thinking of you both and can't wait to hear more about your journey! Cheering for you!! xxxxxx
Theresa Roth
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 03:03 am
Go char and nic! We are so proud of you both. Looking forward to hearing about the first day of running after so much prep. Hope you're staying hydrated and well-fed! Love you both xxxxx
Freya G
Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 03:01 am
Omg Yus kween! So excited for you! Good luck Chika, rooting from you from Tokyo! Can't wait to hear more updates xoxox
28 April 2017 01:41 am (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Hello, I am almost ready to head off to the Namib desert! Just checked in our packs - everything was g and our starting weight will be around 12kg with water. Getting really nervous!
Comments: Total (9) comments
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 11:46 pm
Charlotte, we hope the first day was just terrific. We are cheering you on every day. Take care and enjoy every moment. We are very proud of both you and Nicola. Hope the lions weren't too close!
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 11:31 pm
What a special girl you are Charlotte. Enjoy every moment of your amazing adventure and take care.We love you very much.
Helen Childs
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 01:09 pm
Hi charlotte and Nicola. Will be thinking of you both as you start on your amazing adventure very proud of you. Take care
Chris Lynch
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 11:57 am
Dear Charlotte, I can't imagine all the emotions you are feeling,- excitement, nervousness, trepidation. I will be with you in thoughts every step of the way while you run,/walk in Namibia. Enjoy this special time in your life, passing amazing scenery, both flora and fauna. You and Nicola are already winners raising so much money and preparing so well. You both have been so committed and should be very, very proud of yourselves. Wishing you well and happy running!
Thomas Roth
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 11:22 am
Good luck Charlotte, we are extremely proud of all that you and Nicola have accomplished so far! We know you will have an amazing time in Namibia. Enjoy it and make the most of this unique marathon experience. With 2600 calories per day, you will absolutely dominate the course! Wishing you safe and happy running/hiking trails in the days ahead. The Roths
Chris Roth
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 11:18 am
Just think about it like one long soccer game!!! Every kilometer is one goal. Enjoy the excitement and think about this as one of the most amazing things you will have done in your life. So glad that you two are doing this together. Chrissy
Janine Kaiser
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 10:27 am
You go gal! Ich liebe you long time!
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 09:48 am
Wonderful Charlotte.
Phillip Lynch
Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 09:45 am
Wonderful Charlotte. Go for It!
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Marianne Guntli
Posted On: 06 May 2017 05:08 pm
Chris Lynch
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Harriet Mccrudden
Posted On: 06 May 2017 08:40 am
Leon RM
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Theresa Roth
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Chris Lynch
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Jamie Lynch
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Thomas R
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Brianne Carrigy
Posted On: 06 May 2017 06:45 am
Theresa Roth
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Chrissy Roth
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Graeme Sproule
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Emthegem 14
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Gordon Carey
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Clare Carey
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