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Gregory LAFITTE

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16 October 2012 09:30 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Hi Everybody, Challenge for a Life (www.challengeforalife.com) is a challenge designed to promote and raise funds for 2 foundations: IRCAD (www.ircad.com) and CharityWater (www.charitywater.com) After crossing Australia, starting from Darwin to finish in Melbourne by bicyle in 24 days and 4000 km (www.cyclingforareason.com), I wanted to fight again for some great causes. Now, my plan is to complete The Sahara Race who is part of the 4 Deserts, named by TIME magazine as #2 on its list of the Top 10 Endurance Competitions in the world. It is a unique category of rough country footraces that take place over seven days and some 250 kilometers in remote and culturally rich locations around the world. Starting from October 28th 2012 and ending on November 4th 2012. Competitors must carry all their own equipment and food, are only provided with water and a place in a tent each day but are supported by professional medical and operations teams. My challenge is about running but also about challenging myself as I want to emphasize the role that each one of us has to play to protect our planet and at the end to show that sometime we have to go above our limits to be able to accomplish our wishes to create awareness about the fight against cancer and environment protection. I believe everyone can give something of their own for the welfare of others. However small my contribution might be, it seems crucial for me to help causes that so many volunteers are fighting for all around the world. For support their fights please feel free to give some donation to IRCAD and to CharityWater through the website www.challengeforalife.com

Comments: Total (11) comments

Sabine Toulza

Posted On: 02 Nov 2012 04:54 pm

Bravo! Très beau score, vu les résultats et surtout la difficulté de cette avant dernière journée. Le jour le plus long? Dernière ligne ...droite ! Courage et encore Bravo ! Tu es fou, mais bravo! Bisous A bientôt Greg sur le macadam de Paris. Je ne sais pas si je vais arriver à te suivre!

andre Lafittela

Posted On: 02 Nov 2012 10:59 am

Congratulations Greg! Only 10 Km for the Pyramids. Hope for competitors that finish line will be at the Pyramids feet and not on their summits...In this case of course it's better to choose the lowest. I think it's Cheops the first one from the desert! Take care of the " bedouins Mechoui " for the last diner because the last time( very long ago) I ate it I was very ill for 3 days! Will you go to the swimming pool at the end? see you soon.

André Lafitte

Posted On: 01 Nov 2012 08:18 pm

Greg, what do you prefer 80 km between Strasbourg and Colmar along fresh river, birds whistling around, cows having a respect look at you, dogs barking on your way or 80km you have just completed among sand, sun, sweat and... old whales skeletons. I suspect you to answer the second option...Well, anyway we are very proud of you...Difficult to come back to the civilization...No?

Prakriti Sofat

Posted On: 01 Nov 2012 02:55 pm

Hey, the pictures are amazing. A great experience... So proud of you :) all the best for the rest and speak soooooooon

ritu sofat

Posted On: 31 Oct 2012 01:34 pm

can't see ur daily updates...all the best...the pictures look awesome!

André Lafitte

Posted On: 31 Oct 2012 10:49 am

Ca va?...bon courage pour demain car c'est un gros dessert avant la toute dernière étape! Bon courage il ne reste qu'1/3 de parcours..et c'est le happy end !

andré Lafitte

Posted On: 29 Oct 2012 07:34 pm

hi Greg! Les paysages...en photos...sont fabuleux! Evidemment c'est facile de s'extasier bien assis, les pantoufles aux pieds, un apéro à la main, l'écran juste devant soi en imaginant l'odeur du sable chaud alors que dehors ici il fait 0°....Bon.... allez courage, tu les reverras bientôt tes écrans d'ordinateurs avec pleins de tableaux et de chiffres...cheer up everything's beautiful! You are so lucky anyway!

CATHERINE GUILLEBEAUD

Posted On: 28 Oct 2012 03:39 pm

bonjour mon petit cousin :-) je pense fort à toi et admire ta quête d'absolu et d'auto dépassement. bonne aventure. prends soin de toi quand même. Affectueusement

André Lafitte

Posted On: 25 Oct 2012 10:19 am

Hey Greg, today it is "plane" day...a psychological prep for your next "shoes" days.You are very lucky... I wish I was younger ! Take care egyptian foods up to your running day...

Gregory LAFITTE

Posted On: 24 Oct 2012 08:51 pm

Only 3 days before the departure for the Sahara Desert Race. Tomorrow at 1pm (Paris time) I will take my flight from Paris to Cairo. The great event will begin soon. I have managed to put all my equipment in my backpack...around 10 kg

Pascale Julien

Posted On: 22 Oct 2012 06:22 pm

Thank you Greg for making us dreaming with you and for sharing this adventure with us. I, and Herbert, will follow you in this huge challenge by thought, and I know you will achieve this great race and fulfill your dream .Enjoy and take care. Pascale