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PostsNamib Race (2016) blog posts from Andrew Perkins
06 May 2016 08:20 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Hi all
First of all, thanks for the emails and blog comments, a lot of support and no doubt it kept me going through some tough moments
05 May 2016 02:03 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Stage 4 done! Heard the temperature reached 44 degrees today, another hot one
Comments: Total (9) comments
Yumi P.
Posted On: 06 May 2016 08:13 pm
Wow, you are good.
Good work! Enjoy the rest.
Grant Pithie
Posted On: 06 May 2016 04:30 pm
Top effort mate - just saw the times 10:59 for the long march, outstanding job - problem with the upload so the times just in - rest and enjoy the last 10km push to glory, well deserved and an outstanding result top 30, very proud of you you Andrew :) cheers
BRETT FOOTE
Posted On: 06 May 2016 10:10 am
Awesome ... Inia is a top bloke (for a Kiwi). Really enjoying your blogs. By the time you read this you will have conquered the Long March and Namibia will be in the bag. Wishing I was there with you guys. Enjoy the home straight. Cheers Brett
Kuni Hosoi
Posted On: 06 May 2016 09:24 am
You must be battling, going thru emotions. We are all behind you!!
Keep moving! Do not stop! If you are too tired, get your sorry ass and move your bloody legs!!
It is totally worth it!!
Joan Perkins
Posted On: 06 May 2016 04:34 am
You're doing well Andrew, keep it up; today will be a challenge! You are in a family of achievers - Jack and Tom have awards, Benjamin made the 1st XVIII and I won the chocolates at Bridge ...... anyway....Good luck for the final day and safe trip home.
Kuni Hosoi
Posted On: 05 May 2016 12:46 pm
Wow, sounds like real battle physically, mentally but environmentally. Well, you are the toughest 53 I have met in my life by far. Biggest day tomorrow.... But regardless you will do well and complete the mission regardless. I so know for sure. Gambare!!
Des Thomas
Posted On: 05 May 2016 07:22 am
Good luck with the Long March today. Looks as if that (relatively) breaks the back of it and gets you over the psychological hump. Good that you have drawn a favorable tent of fellow walkers. Keep pushing!
Yumi P.
Posted On: 05 May 2016 04:12 am
Agree on pacing yourself today!
Sometimes taking it easy is the best way to get through to the next stage. Anyway, as long as you enjoy,
It all matters. Good luck.
Glen Browne
Posted On: 05 May 2016 02:24 am
Keep going mate! Amazing effort off the back of only a couple of months preparation. The Long day will be great for someone with your mental strength. Just keep knocking those dunes off one after another and back to the tent for tea and biscuits! Good luck!
04 May 2016 02:10 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Another tough one, terrain was soft in places and rocky in others but just really friggin hot! (Harmony
Comments: Total (5) comments
Grant Pithie
Posted On: 05 May 2016 12:07 am
"Solid" well done mate, another grind of a day - now for the big one, I know it's going to be a tough day , but you have been there before, phenomenal effort Andrew. Scenery looks amazing from some of the pictures and video uploads, hopefully can ease the pain of the "long march" ahead.
David Southwell
Posted On: 04 May 2016 11:31 pm
ACP;
Great to see its going well mate. Hang in there, and continue to enjoy! You'll be fit enough to get a guernsey with Port Power mate, but then again I reckon Mike, Brett and I would get a guernsey with 'em at the moment, too. At least their bar takings would improve. Go well mate.
Karan Barrett
Posted On: 04 May 2016 11:59 am
AP this is one extreme way to avoid a month end close! You are doing fantastic, we will arrange for you to have a foot massage in Phuket. Looking forward to hearing how the next stage goes
Glen Browne
Posted On: 04 May 2016 10:00 am
Awesome stuff mate. Really powering now. I can just see you steaming by those 10 on the last stage.
With all that heat, and dehydration, I hope you are not hallucinating about unicorns
yumi P.
Posted On: 04 May 2016 06:48 am
Almost half way through. Well done. You are doing great!
But, you are not thinking about doing another one ........ yet???
7days of thinking of feeding new message....it is tough.
03 May 2016 02:29 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Wow, that was friggin tough!! Approx 30 km up the beach with nowhere to go except soft sand, trying to find hard patches of sand, following footprints, traversing the beach etc., eventually settled on a small step
Comments: Total (9) comments
Kuni hosoi
Posted On: 04 May 2016 12:58 am
WOW, Top 44! Amazing efforts! Save your legs for the biggest day. You are doing seriously good. Keep fighting and enjoy amazing scenery.
Misha Moylan
Posted On: 04 May 2016 12:15 am
Way to go Andrew! Keep it up mate.
Grant Pithie
Posted On: 03 May 2016 11:40 pm
Top effort mate, Stage 3 done - looked better under foot if you can say that, however that sand appears never ending. My morning check in and note of encouragement........you are in the top bloody 50 mate, how good is that!!!!! Keep it up Andrew brilliant job, stay focused and remember do things at your pace, a long stage awaits. GP
Yumi Perkins
Posted On: 03 May 2016 09:18 am
Like his dad, Ben has this strong determination which led him to make it to the first with footy and he (and I for sure) is very happy.
Keep up, Ben's dad!
Mike Hadlow
Posted On: 03 May 2016 06:52 am
AP, we are following you from afar. Keep your chin up, you old b@stard. Great to see you making progress. Des and I have been on the course today. Greatly admire your determination, but worried about your common sense! Looking forward to sharing a beer with you when you get back. Will have to head to Hatos!
Glen Browne
Posted On: 03 May 2016 05:40 am
Huge effort mate. Do not envy you on that sandy stage. Must have reached into the intestinal fortitude bag a few times I'm sure. Don't worry, it's a big bag for you mate. That mental stamina will keep you going these next few days. Hope you were able to get some shots of the shipwrecks. Sounds amazing. Go hard fella
David Southwell
Posted On: 03 May 2016 04:50 am
Awesome job mate, keep up the great work. By way of comparison I had to work my way through a whole six pack of Pale Ale by myself last night, it was tough going towards the end but I thought of people like you, and it got me through. Enjoy (I know you will...)
BRETT FOOTE
Posted On: 03 May 2016 04:17 am
Hi Andrew,
You don't know me -- I'm an Aussie who did the Grand Slam in 2014. Loving reading your blog. It takes me right back into the desert(s) and tent-life. Enjoy the spectacular scenery. You may meet a mate of mine ... Inia Raumati from New Zealand. we did the 4-Deserts together and even teamed up for Antarctica. he's a great bloke. Enjoy :)
Hana Perkins
Posted On: 03 May 2016 02:33 am
Keep the effort up Dad! We believe in you :) love and miss you xx
02 May 2016 09:34 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Finished the 1st
Comments: Total (4) comments
Grant Pithie
Posted On: 03 May 2016 01:27 am
Stage 2 looked brutal mate, just saw some footage of the area you were crossing, all soft sands, great effort in those conditions. Hope you are holding up well, all the best for the next leg, hoping for some firm footing Stage 3 and beyond.
Glen Browne
Posted On: 02 May 2016 11:10 pm
Great second day mate. Obviously that soft sand suits you!! Throw is some more dunes then tomorrow and you'll continue the great form! I have been updating the golfing lads on your progress on our WhatsApp group
Yumi P.
Posted On: 02 May 2016 10:37 pm
I can see you did make good finish on 2nd day. Improving quite a bit.
Hope you have another nice day today.
Yymi Perkins
Posted On: 02 May 2016 03:45 pm
I guess you have finished 2nd day.
Nice area to go passed?
Hope you have good rest getting ready for another day!!
30 April 2016 08:50 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Arrived in Namibia yesterday minus my luggage!!! Still lost, but fortunately I was carryign the essentials with me so I have enought to start, missing a few things I'd like to have though... Air Namibia "thinks" my luggage is in Jo'berg but really I dont think they know, I hope it's at least arrived when I return in one weeks time!!
Flying in did nothing to change my impressions that this race is all about sand, everywhere, that's what the terrain will be like.
Anyway, nothing more can do now, leaving in 3 hours for campsite 1...
Comments: Total (4) comments
kuni hosoi
Posted On: 02 May 2016 08:27 am
OMG!That hurts!!
Glen Browne
Posted On: 02 May 2016 12:57 am
Good first day mate. And without all your gear! Very impressive. Keep it going fella!
Yumi Perkins
Posted On: 01 May 2016 07:12 pm
You did well on the first day!
good luck tomorrow.
Yumi P.
Posted On: 01 May 2016 01:18 am
Hope you can enjoy every minute throughout the way.
Nice and sunny in Japan today.
28 April 2016 08:40 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
Hi and welcome to my blog! I am just about to depart for Namibia for another crazy ultra-marathon event and thought I
Comments: Total (3) comments
Grant Pithie
Posted On: 01 May 2016 10:43 am
Crazy start, no luggage, things could be worse mate - all the best for tomorrow. Will be following you all the way.
Glen Browne
Posted On: 30 Apr 2016 12:07 am
Hey mate. Good luck! Hope it all goes well. Make sure you have enough trail mix on you... Lol
David Southwell
Posted On: 28 Apr 2016 11:42 pm
ACP;
You are a legend. You'll nail this, no doubt. We're with you every step of the way (just without the exertion). Go well, and enjoy!
Comments: Total (6) comments
Akiko Suzuki
Posted On: 12 May 2016 12:26 pm
Xiao Hua
Posted On: 09 May 2016 01:16 am
Karan Barrett
Posted On: 07 May 2016 08:02 am
Kuni Hosoi
Posted On: 06 May 2016 11:43 pm
Joan Perkins
Posted On: 06 May 2016 11:23 pm
Glen Browne
Posted On: 06 May 2016 10:39 pm