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08 October 2010 07:25 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Team Shake and Bake only went and won the team category.  Whhhhhhaaaammmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy......................
 
Just a nice little glory run of 2k through the pyramids tomorrow and this will all be over - Thank god.
 
"I wont lie to you Bryn", I am absolutely Buckled and spending 21 hours on the course yesterday was the hardest thing I have ever done.  We left camp yesterday at 6.30am and got in this morning at 3.30am.  I know you don’t want to hear about my blood blisters, Swollen legs, Fingers, thighs, etc etc so I save those stories for when im back and have the photos to back it up with.
 
We let Ross's "special friend" Jensen win . In fact Jensen was Ross's room buddy when he got to Cairo and he obviously didn’t opt for the diet of Guiness and getting as smashed as a crab prior to the event like I did.  He also put a bit more prep with the bag weight as he got it down to about 7klg where as mine was nearly double that at 13. My shoulders are screwed and I had them taped up yesterday before the big day, pulling the tape and hairs off my back at 3.30 this morning was not much fun.
 
We are all lying around camp today waiting to get Tomorrow morning over with so we can have a few beers and celebrate what we have done.  I also cant wait to get a burger or something of some real taste and substance down my throat.
 
Thank to all the new starters at CF that have sent me will wishes as I don’t recall meeting Ron Jeremy and friends before I left tocome out here, I also think with some of the jokes I have received mine are clearly not the worse.
 
Thanks to everyone else for the well Wishes as they really help you through the low moments and I can assure you there was more of those then highs.
 
Looking forward to catching up with you next week.
 
Shake and Bake
 
Much Love Spicey xxxxxxx

Comments: Total (8) comments

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 11:28 pm

Good night,sleep tight,big bright sun has gone away:you know it's gone away Goodbye,don't cry,tomorrow brings us a brand new day,you can run and play.

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 04:12 pm

Now you wouldn't believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was ever going somewhere, I was running!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 04:09 pm

What you want is some boombastic romantic fantastic lover Shaggy Mr.Lover lover, Mr. Lover lover, girl Mr. Lover lover She call me Mr. Boombastic say me fantastic touch me in the back she say I'm Mr. Ro...mantic She call me Mr. Boombastic say me fantastic, touch me me back she sayI'm ro.... ..Smooth just like silk Soft and coddie hug me up like a quilt I'm a lyrical lover no fake me for no filth With my sexual physique Jah know me well built oh me oh my well well can't you tell I'm just like a turtle crawling out of my shell Gal you capivate my body put me under a spell With your cus cus perfume love your sweet smell You are the only young girl that can ring my bell And I can't take rejection so you tell me go to hell I'm Mr. Boombastic say me fantstic touch me in my back she days I'm Mr. Ro...mantic I'm Mr. Boombastic say me fantstic touch me in my back she says I'm boom boom Gee wheeze baby please Let me take you to an island of the sweet cool breeze You don't feel like drive baby hand me the keys And I'll take you to a place to set your mind of ease Don't you tickle my foot bottom ha ha baby please Don't you play with my nose I might Ha chum sneeze Well you a the bun and me the cheese And if me the rice well you the peas Chorus Give me your loving gal your loving well good I want your loving gal give it like you should Give your loving gal you loving well good I want your loving gal you remember the woo... Would like to kiss and carress Rub down every strand of hair on my chest I'm boombastic rated as the best The best you should get nothing more nothing less Give me your digits jot down your address I'll bet you confess when your put me to the test

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 04:05 pm

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to.

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 03:54 pm

Start spreadin' the news, I'm leavin' Sunday I want to be a part of it, Stortford, Stortford These vagabond shoes are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it, Stortford, Stortford I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap These little town blues are melting away I'll make a brand new start of it, in old Stortford If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere It's up to you , Stortford, Stortford

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 03:48 pm

You don't know how much I need you. While you're around I don't feel blue. And when we kiss I know that you need me too. I can't believe I found a love that's so pure and true. But it all was bullshit. It was a goddam joke. And when I think of you and I, I hope you fucking choke. I hope you're glad with what you've done to me. I lay in bed all day long feeling melancholy. You left me here all alone, tears running constantly. Oh somebody kill me please, somebody kill me plee-ase, I'm on my knees, pretty pretty please, kill me. I want to die. Put a bullet in my head.

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 03:43 pm

We're leaving together, But still it's farewell And maybe we'll come back, To earth, who can tell? I guess there is no one to blame We're leaving ground Will things ever be the same again? It's the final countdown...

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 02:45 pm

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC.HUGE CONGRATS TO THE 3 OF YOU.Winners all the way.

06 October 2010 01:07 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Just finished day 4 and im shattered. I have no idea how we are going to shake and bake through tomorrow.  Morale was Pretty low yesterday after spending ten long hours in the sun. 
 
Today was a little easier on the mileage side of the things but the ten blisters on my feet and the heat rash made it a lot of hard work.
 
We are keeping eachother going by a combination of my cr@p jokes, Ross Determination and Loizou being an absolute trooper.
 
Sounds like theres a few pictures of us on the web, hopefully they dont show the ones of us cussing eachother. Incase your worried no punches have been thrown yet, even after four very tough Days.
 
I spend most my days thinking about KFC, M&S Iced buns, Sloppy Gissepe, "Pint of Guiness......and a packet of Scampi fries" (In joke for you at work) Lagers are also top of the list. I cant wait to have that beer back in the Hotel'.  That all tastes better then a sloppy dried Chicken korma and Chicken Tikka that i have some how managed to keep down over the last four days.
 
So tomorrow is a big day, Up at 4am to leave camp about 6-6.30am to do 94k across the sand so we wont finish til 8am the following morning at the earliest (friday morning).  I have saved my ipod battery for that day as i think only Neil Diamond & Big Phil Collins can get me through that day.  Ive never walked / jogged for over 24 hours constantly so im pretty sure thats going to be emotional but im looking forward to it so we can finally get it over with.
 
I Cant thank you enough for all your emails, it means a lot to me and they really do keep us all going, i read all of them so please keep them coming.
 
(again my swollen fingers in the heat arenot helping with my typing so forgive my typos)
 
looking forward to reading your emails when i finish that long stage.
 
P.s for those of you who mocked me about the crocs, they are amazing for when you have just done 20 odd miles on your feet - even if they do look very special
 
Much Love
Spicey xx

Comments: Total (26) comments

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 02:03 pm

andy @ sunbelivable said well done but not happy you wont be popping in for a while coz of your sahara tan!!!!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 11:32 am

Where it began, I can't begin to knowin', but then I know it's growin' strong. Was in the spring, then spring became the summer. Who'da believed you'd come along ? Hands touchin' hands, reachin' out, touchin' me touchin' you.........................

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 11:25 am

it puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 11:17 am

Hola Quichey!! Well done that boy! Can't believe you've done it- amazing!! So have you gone all puffy yet or what?? Looking forward to tales from the desert.... xxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 11:10 am

Well done Chunk!!! Can't belieive you made it I thought you were a gonner mate!!! Get your arse back here as M & S have issued a profit warning as there are a shed load of unsold spiced buns with your name written all over them. P.S. Arse Wenger has admitted that he secretly thinks Spurs rock and Arsenal are a bunch of C@cks!!! Just off down the pub with Mr Partridge for a pint of guiness and a packet of scampi fries!!!!!! See you Monday gay boy!!!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 10:14 am

Bloody amazing,well done to the 3 of you.The camel's back is well and truly broken.Think I might have a run around Stortford to celebrate,no I'll wait 'till it's over then walk to the pub. Cheers Lads

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 10:10 am

Classy bird Dave, Classy Bird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 09:05 am

She calls out to the man on the street "Sir, can you help me? It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep, Is there somewhere you can tell me?" He walks on, doesn't look back He pretends he can't hear her Starts to whistle as he crosses the street Seems embarrassed to be there Oh think twice, it's another day for You and me in paradise Oh think twice, it's just another day for you, You and me in paradise She calls out to the man on the street He can see she's been crying She's got blisters on the soles of her feet Can't walk but she's trying Oh think twice... Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do Oh lord, there must be something you can say You can tell from the lines on her face You can see that she's been there Probably been moved on from every place 'Cos she didn't fit in there Oh think twice...

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 08:01 am

Well done the mighty Team Shake & Bake for that mountain of a stage! Have to say we thought Harry Rednapp's comments were a bit harsh but he is a cock! That Jensen Anders bloke is an animal, right up your alley Keith! Keith & Jensen sitting in a tree K.I.S.S.I.NG!!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 07:20 am

well mate last stage now! How good is that!!! nearly time for that beer and a rest good on yea !!!!!!!!!

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 07:50 pm

I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air They fly so high, nearly reach the sky And like my dreams they fade and die Fortune's always hiding, I've looked everywhere I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air United, United, United

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 06:54 pm

Give it to that desert hard man! Bet it's hot and sweaty out there dude just the way we like it. Hammer it home man hammer it home. Keep pumping and you'll do that bi*tch.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 06:30 pm

Mr Spicer you are a true inspiration to the human resolve, I would like to congratulate you on this massive feat so far. However stop going on about your fingers and feet. I know it's difficult for you to show commitment however this is your moment. Go for it son, BO.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 04:35 pm

"ere E is" Go Spice Boy!!! Keep up the good work Spiceboy and I'll have a Pint of Guinness and a Packed of Scampi Fries waiting for you when you return! xxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 04:33 pm

hope you don't finnish.....much love xx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 04:33 pm

जो बात हरा और गंधों के सूअर मांस? Kermit मेढक के मध्य की अंगुली नि: संदेह है!

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 04:27 pm

Blah blah blah blah......Gay!

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 04:23 pm

hope ur all well mate just been able to get on a computer but ur brothers have been keeping me updated good luck for the last few days xx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 01:35 pm

¿Spicey Cómo hace adoro le? Permita que cuente las maneras. Adoro le a la profundidad y la anchura y la altura que Mi alma puede alcanzar, al sentirse fuera de vista Para los fines de Ser y Gracia ideal. Adoro le al nivel de diarias la mayoría de las necesidades calladas, por sol y luz de una vela. Adoro le libremente, como hombres se esfuerzan para el Derecho; adoro le estrictamente, como giran del Elogio. Adoro le con la pasión puso para utilizar En mis penas viejas, y con la fe de mi niñez. Adoro le con un amor que parecí perder Con mis santos perdidos, —adoro le con el aliento, las Sonrisas, las lágrimas, de toda mi vida! —y, si Dios escoge, iré pero adoraré le mejor después de la muerte. Adore Cesc

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 01:25 pm

Mon Cher Keith J'ai été fait conscient du défi stupéfiant qui vous et deux de vos amis proches se sont réglés ‹ Sacrebleu M'Amis ›. Votre dédicace à une charité merveilleuse est healtfelt et j'utiliserai votre passion quand j'adresse mes joueurs sur leur retour du Devoir International. C'est des êtres humains comme vous qui m'inspire et sachant que vous sont un supporter d'Arsenal avide me grossit avec la fierté même plus ample et cimente ma décision de rester au poste de commandement de ce grand club de football. Le vous de croc de ce de partir de Maintenant la grosse piqûre et le gémissent de qui d'arrêt de gros du. Egards Arsene x x

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 01:14 pm

Come on buddy, dig deep for that Dunkirk spirit! We didn't win 2 World Wars and 1 World cup worrying about fat fingers and foot fatigue. You don't hear Jensen Anders harping on about his blisters!!

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 11:50 am

You three are absolute heroes. Don't let anyone tell you different. I would never have the b*lls to do what you are doing and neither would 99.99% of the country. Keep going, you all CAN do it. With much love and admiration. Dad/Fred

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 11:15 am

its not long till the finishing line guys. its amazing how well you have doing although only 2 posts spicer a bit lazy.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 08:10 am

I feel I should get emotional and all lovey dovey, providing you with some motivational speech worthy of the great Sir Winton Churchill sending his troops in to the final battle.......F*ck that stop moaning, I know your only making excuses to try and get out of Hellrunner next month and I was about to sign up too!

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 10:51 pm

Keep it up Augustus...I will buy you M&S spiced buns for an entire month if you just keep battling through! I also have the numbers of some very reputable physios and sports masseurs for your return...you will need them!! Seriously, well done, if I had a hat on I would take it off to you ;-p Please leave the crocs behind...we don't need to see how special they are regardless of how helpful they may be - they are just wrong!! xx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 09:37 pm

oh mate you poor thing but as you know blisters do mend lol you are doing absolutly brilliant well done!!! homeward stretch now! we think the crocks are cool can i borrow them for our holiday! take it easy tomorrow keep your chin up and jog on much love xxxxx

03 October 2010 01:25 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Well first day done and team Shake and  Bake completed stage 1...............Man Alive that was an eye opener.
 
I knew it was going to be hot, but this was hotter then i could imagine. and as you can imagine sand is not easy to walk and run in. So to do both of those in 45c heat...
We started off well and got jogging in places but by the time mid day had come around it was just about getting to the next check point and then carrying on as the heat was imense.
 
Feeling ok at the moment only my first blister of many but overall fairly happy with the first stage, on the down side it only gets harder  from here......
 
Thanks for all the messages of support keep them coming they do keep you going when your out then and when your questioning your sanity and why you are doing this.
 
Everything is good here at the moment. apologies if there are any typos but my fat digits are too big for these keyboards.
 
My Chicken Korma Freeze dried meal is calling.................
 
Much Love - Spicey and Team Shake and Bake xxxx

Comments: Total (27) comments

Posted On: 07 Oct 2010 07:29 pm

Can't wait to see you knock the smile off that Old Sphinx.Keep going lads,almost there.Soon be bar flies instead of sand flies.Cheers Lads

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 06:48 pm

Bet that Jensen Anders is a right smug bas*ard?!

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 04:38 pm

'Well done' (said in the patronising tone you know I love......good boy!) Hope your lovely crocs are doing you proud. Hope the Collins is keeping you going on your ipod. Love big sis xxxx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 04:08 pm

Sharyn is furious...Where is her postcard,tell her you couldn't buy a stamp ho ho ! Just preparing some crisp SANDwiches for you return party.No camels in Tesco.Keep going lads,the beers are nearly on me.Best wishes for stage 5

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 02:29 pm

Hi Rodney, Dell and I are so proud of you....and little damien misses his uncle....Dell reckons that Trotter Independant Traders just isn't the same with out it's largest asset..... keep on running....Xx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 02:25 pm

Doin well mate. Been checking out the pics, didnt know they have speed dating in the desert! I see you broke out the crocs for the occasion. Speak to you soon mate Rich

Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 12:38 pm

Mate you must all be feeling it now, you are all doing a fantastic thing, for a fantastic cause, so keep going mate, we're with you, spiritually, every step of the way!

Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 08:50 pm

Hi Mate We have seen all the photos and video clips, Everyone here send there love and best wish's, what you are doing is emense, We are behind you all the way (about 100 miles behind you) keep up the great work, Much love

Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 07:11 pm

That looked like a hard slog today. 3 down 3 to go,we know how determined you all are to see this through.Sharyn says you better not come back browner than she is.Keep going lads:it will soon be party time.

Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 03:39 pm

not bad for the 2 days chief. i will help conratulate you with a pint a guinness and a packet of scampi fries.. well done to all 3 of you. much love xx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 02:48 pm

So finally Mr sun worshiper you have finally found somewhere that is too hot for you! I have no idea how you are doing it but keep up the good work. Shake and bake baby, shake and bake! x

Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 10:24 am

That's some bunker you are in,looks like you should take a "driver" Keep going you will soon be on the 'green' and then enjoying the 19th in the club house.Cheers lads.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 08:52 pm

dude you guys amaze me! 6 and a half hours in the sand! i went to the gym tonight and done 15 mins on the bike and that was enough for me!! lol guys keep going your doing really well! one more thing could you step into my office..........

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 07:29 pm

ah mate we have just seen your photo with ross sitting at the table laughing i think you are waiting for your beer to be served lol

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 07:22 pm

Hurry up Spicey, reckon you can still catch that Jensen character ;) xx

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 06:37 pm

Good luck loser, keep up the good work. I'm sat in front of the golf having a can of stella.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 03:47 pm

Chelsea 2...Arsenal 0 That should keep you going............ Ha

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 03:27 pm

well how good is that for the 2nd day even faster than the first ! well done again to the 3 of you!!!! have a good rest for the 3rd xxxxxxx

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 02:56 pm

Hells bells you lads amaze me.What a brilliant effort from all,and a victory in Ryder Cup.What a day.We will be with you all the way if I can get Sharyn off the computer.Keep shaking and baking.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 02:31 pm

Congrats, just seen your time for the second stage great work. nice of Ross not to sprint off at the end this time... Just won the ryder cup as well. Good times. Keep up the good work.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 02:18 pm

You Can Do It!! ( in that voice ) you know what i mean .. Hope your all ok .. havent seen a pic of the crocs yet we are all a little upset about it if im honest.. Keep it going see u soon

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 01:39 pm

Hi Babe, missing u loads, and one of your special huggs ;-) that wh*re of a friend of yours, Katie, says hi too...... Love u Xx

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 11:42 am

Looks like all those iced buns are paying dividends! Seen a few photos of you posing in your cool shades, very nice, look after them!! Love the 60's ladies' head scarf, you don't look anything like Peter O'Toole! Keep going mate!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 06:54 am

well done just seen your effort for the first stage keep going guys. just think of that beer at the finish line.

Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 09:13 pm

well done son you have made us all proud! keep it up were behind you all the way much love

Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 09:07 pm

Have your crocs come in useful yet?? lol x

Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 08:57 pm

Bloody hell lads,what a fantastic effort,Sharyn is crying.Keep it going we are, in comfort, with you all the way.

03 September 2010 07:05 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Hello All, 

Well seeing as this is my first ever blog of my 29 years i figured i might as well save it for something like the Sahara Race.

I have no experience in these ultra Marathon events, but im really looking forward to what is going to be an amazing experience. Sure theres going to be some very low points, but i reckon the "Highs" will certianly out weigh these.

If anyone had mentioned this sort of thing to me 4 years ago i would have laughed at the idea. However now im a keen runner, have a Marathon under my belt and various other running / walking events and felt that I want to participate in an event that will have a better sense of achievement then when i crossed the finish line in the New York Marathon.

I probably have not done as much training as i had planned to do, but i am determined to get across that finish line, even if its Run, walk or crawl....

It would be great to hear from anyone who has any advice for first timers on this event so feel free to drop me line.

Looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks.

Spicey

Comments: Total (4) comments

Posted On: 11 Sep 2010 03:13 am

Just imagine a nice cold 6 pack at the end of every stage - should be enough to keep you going!

Posted On: 08 Sep 2010 05:07 am

Hi Keith, Preparation is key. Read up as much as possible about the race and the conditions. Find out the daily mileage and know what type of terrain you will encounter. Make sure you assemble your pack and kit now, work out what you're plan is for the race - be realistic. Is it run as much as possible or run walk or just walk? This will determine the time you are out in the sun and the type of food/nutrition you require. As Kelly says, break it down. I find I actually break the day down to check points by check points - a 10km stage is much easier to focus on then 42km day. Make sure that you have the right equipment, food and try some runs with the pack. If it's too heavy, be brutal about what you have. Throwing out excess kit in the desert after day one is common....!! Keep to your marathon style training programme, but on your long run at the weekend do it really slowly with the pack. Finally, if you can get a cheap flight to Lanzarote from Stansted in next couple of weekend, do it and try a couple of days in the warmer, drier weather ;-) If not, try and arrive in Egypt a few days earlier to acclimatise. All the best Rob

Posted On: 04 Sep 2010 12:04 am

Hi Keith Sound s like you have done some good training. One tip I would give is just to take it one day at a time. If your finding one day particularly tough don't even think about the next day. Its amazing how well the body does recover over night. Stick to a good nutrition plan, look after your body and it will look after you! Let me know if you have any particular questions. Good Luck Kelly

Posted On: 03 Sep 2010 03:06 pm

Hi Keith, I think the best thing for first timers (like me too) is just to anticipate body pains here and there and take it all in, and spit it all out. Lets enjoy the ride!