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Namib Race (2017) blog posts from Stephen McCullough

05 May 2017 01:34 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

What to say when there is so much to say.

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Geoff Kirk

Posted On: 06 May 2017 07:10 am

Hi Steve - I got online to 4D to follow a tent-mate of mine from Atacama 2015 - Marie-Paul Pearson - and noticed that you had taken the crazy plunge as well. A stunning experience, I'm sure, and well done for completing! Cheers, Geoff

Chris Scales

Posted On: 06 May 2017 06:30 am

Awesome Steve - well done.

Andrew McCullough

Posted On: 06 May 2017 05:26 am

Job well done at this point, just an easy 10km sprint tomorrow, even I could do that! I don't know if you'll read this before you set off on the final stage or not, but I know you'll finish strong. And when you're back at the hotel nursing your injuries with some refreshing ice cold medicine, make sure to take a quiet moment and reflect on what you've just done.

04 May 2017 02:10 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Why am I doing this?

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Ron Powrie

Posted On: 06 May 2017 12:51 am

Stephen, By the time you read this I sincerely hope you have arrived ‘safely’ in Swakopmund and that purgatory is over. In ‘the comfort’ of my local this evening (Fri 5th May), I happened to mention what you were up to and there was a general gasp of incredulity and admiration – and a few beers promised should you ever be in this Parish. Whether you have a few cold ones in the Beach Hotel in Swakopmund or the Hilton in Windhoek, they are so well deserved – Tafel Lager / Hansner Pilsner?. The wife of an old Army colleague of mine – Mimi Anderson (http://www.marvellousmimi.com/main-achievements/) who was the overall winner of the Namibian Desert Challenge – 2010, has sent me a Facebook message asking that I pass on her “respect!” I look forward to the opportunity for you to relate it all to me. Best wishes for a speedy recovery?

Ron Powrie

Posted On: 05 May 2017 04:27 pm

Great effort Stephen. Not even Rod will be able to gain say you. Almost done. Most impressive. Ron

Christie Thia

Posted On: 05 May 2017 04:23 pm

BRAVO Steve, you absolutely nailed it! Bet you enjoyed the much cooler temp. Rest and sleep well. Ice cold pocari and beer await!

Karen Powrie

Posted On: 05 May 2017 03:05 pm

Great job - at camp 6!! I read there are shower facilities. Enjoy.

Marise Khemissi

Posted On: 05 May 2017 02:09 pm

So impressive! Great job Steve.

Karen Powrie

Posted On: 05 May 2017 10:56 am

Great job. Hope it is a little cooler and you can cope with the sand dunes. Have some happy thoughts for the last stages of the race- all good here.

Ed Sadler

Posted On: 05 May 2017 08:50 am

Big Stevie, truly impressive the performance you put in on the Big March! When I saw you briefly at CP5, your eyes were glazed, you were probably confused ("WTF is Ed doing here, there's no f#%*ing he coulda passed me...") but, honestly, you also had a look of, "screw you desert, I'm kicking your ass, I've got this covered". Awesome effort...!!! I'm guessing yesterday at the camp was pretty miserable and I'm putting big money on even little Stevie finally having nothing to say to anyone for at least one 2 hour period! We drove Stage 5 as we exited the desert. Another diabolical day of heat and soft sand for sure; I'm not envious but once done then it's just the victory lap on Saturday. Look forward to welcoming you guys back to the civilisation known as Swakopmund. Nice shower facilities, cold beer and real food await you. See you Saturday. Great job, mate.

Conor O Neill

Posted On: 05 May 2017 08:26 am

Well done Stephen. Eternal bragging rights and cold beers await. That last marathon will feel like a training run. Try and enjoy it - it's not like you will be back there any time soon !

Ali Chaudhry

Posted On: 05 May 2017 05:42 am

Finnish line, a short while after that first beer and you'll know the answer to "why". Finish it! Cheers Ali

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

Tough day where we got our fill of sea, sand and wind.

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Christie Thia

Posted On: 04 May 2017 05:31 pm

Very impressive progress Steve! Hope you are having a very much needed rest. Stay hydrated. Best of luck!!

Ron Powrie

Posted On: 04 May 2017 03:49 pm

Stephen, Very impressive. You are putting up a good show for us oldies and putting the youngsters to shame. At least I had 4 wheel drive vehicles when I was there in '93. Keep up the good work.

Karen Powrie

Posted On: 04 May 2017 12:42 pm

Well done in stage 4 it what sounds like extremely hot and difficult conditions. I hope the body is holding up and enjoying a rest day.

Andrew McCullough

Posted On: 04 May 2017 08:21 am

Keep pushing on! I am following your progress. The times you are putting up are seriously impressive. I know you'll continue doing well, knowing that we are thinking about you.

Christie Thia

Posted On: 03 May 2017 07:16 pm

A long march, I'm sure you're doing fine. Good job. Hang in there, you can do this!

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

Stage 1

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Karen Powrie

Posted On: 03 May 2017 12:36 am

Not sure whats getting through or not. Great work we are following. No news this end. Keep it up tomorrow.

Karen Powrie

Posted On: 03 May 2017 12:29 am

Awesome to date. Hope tomorrow goes well .Think internet and updates not great. All quiet on the home front. Nothing today - but hope you have a good day tomorrow/night. Caitlin going to Florida

Susie Sadler

Posted On: 02 May 2017 08:07 am

Looking good Steve!

30 April 2017 01:41 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

In that we had a strong southerly pushing us along, which made for good conditions, good progress and a good day.

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Christie Thia

Posted On: 01 May 2017 07:15 pm

Superb Steve! You've gone faster today!

Karen Powrie

Posted On: 01 May 2017 10:41 am

Well done a good start. Keep it up. We are all following.

26 April 2017 08:59 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We will soon be under starter's orders (Sunday @ 8.00am Namibia /UK time) with an extended Grand National course of 250kms ahead.

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Christie Thia

Posted On: 30 Apr 2017 02:00 pm

Way to go Steve! Not long more to end the day.. Good job!

Marise Khemissi

Posted On: 28 Apr 2017 10:48 am

Go Steve! Enjoy and keep smiling :-)

Basil Wood

Posted On: 27 Apr 2017 07:11 am

Good luck! But, Steve, you should have trained more.

Stephen Wise

Posted On: 27 Apr 2017 02:56 am

Great post mate....see you tomorrow in Africa. I'm so excited

Kim Niefer

Posted On: 26 Apr 2017 03:49 pm

Hi Steve, I am one of Ed's friends from years gone by and I wanted to say I like your philosophy about this event. You sound like good company for each other and I couldn't imagine doing it without good company! Best wishes --Kim