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Namib Race (2017) blog posts from Riitta Hanninen

20 May 2017 03:01 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

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05 May 2017 05:32 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

We are at camp 6 in Torra Bay by the Atlantic Ocean. The race is nearly over. Just the last 10km

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04 May 2017 01:29 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Sun is setting here in th desert and I just sat down to read messages

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Alina P

Posted On: 06 May 2017 05:39 am

What a week!! You've done an amazing job - sounds like it was tough out there (erm, understatement?). Looking forward to getting a chance to speak to hear more about it. Cheering Auntie Riitts to the finish line!! xx

Suan Lam Koh

Posted On: 06 May 2017 01:06 am

Another superb finish! Well done! Just that bit left! Enjoy enjoy!! :)

Sanna Peltomaa

Posted On: 05 May 2017 08:14 pm

Mahtavaa Rituli sinähän olet ihan uskomaton. On ollut ihanaa seursta kisaa, kun minulla nyt on tätä aikaakin ollut kun flunssa kaatoi viikoksi vuoteeseen. Nyt ymmärrän paremmin mitä nämä teiddän kisat oikein ovat. Lykkyä huomiseen päivään. Alkaa loppu häämöttää. Pysy jaloillasi ja pidä pää kasassa. Muista hymyillä, kun joka puskassa tuntuu olevan valokuvaajia :). Tsemppiä ja siä kuuluisaa Suomi-Sisua sinulla on ainakin ollut jo käytössäsi siellä.

Megan Stewart

Posted On: 05 May 2017 08:05 pm

Go Ritta, enjoying your blog and your race reflections...so wish I was there - loving your smiles in every photo !!.you have nailed it now and then its party time. Respect xxxxxxxxx - and please hug everyone else for me - you know who !!!

Sari Kuikka

Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:56 pm

Hienoa lukea täältä tuntojasi. Nyt vasta löysin tämän. Tosi kova päivä takana. Onnea vipaan päivään. Ollaan susta ylpeitä ❤

Virpi Ahola

Posted On: 05 May 2017 06:49 pm

Heiii, Riitsu!!! Tajusin vasta tänään, että oot päivittänyt blogia, taisin käydä katsomassa ekana päivänä, ootko kirjoittanut. On ollut metkaa seurata sivusta kisaa. Lähinnä oon miettinyt, onko sulla kaikki hyvin, ootko kunnossa ja toivonut, että jaksat ylittää kaikki henkiset esteet pitkillä ja kuumilla etapeilla. Nuo kirjoitukset vastasi kysymyksiin, niin hyvä kuulla, että oot hyvillä mielin ja tosi hyvällä asenteella edelleen. Tuo kakkossija on tosi kova juttu. Love you, nauti viimeisestä päivästä!!

Sandy Mouret

Posted On: 05 May 2017 03:29 pm

You're acing it Riitta!!! Way to go! Almost there! Sandy

Richard Henson

Posted On: 05 May 2017 03:12 pm

You're a rock star, Riitta! Way to recover and keep going. Very impressive. Rest well and finish strong!!

Pt Lam

Posted On: 05 May 2017 01:43 pm

Great job! Finishing 17 th after fainting and sleeping for 2 hours. Amazing...as you know too well, nearly done

Ali Chaudhry

Posted On: 05 May 2017 05:38 am

Well done on not dying between CP2 and 3 .... that would have really ruined your day:) xx

Andrew Espin

Posted On: 05 May 2017 03:27 am

Hey! Awesome recovery there - the day sounded truly awful reading through the blogs! So happy when the results get posted and you can your friends are safely in! Good luck with the final 47km hope the feet are intact and no blisters that will bother you!!!

02 May 2017 02:15 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

I cant believe Day 3 has finished!

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Kristina Arthur

Posted On: 05 May 2017 09:53 am

Go Riitta! The long stage sounds brutal! Well done on getting through it, you're doing great - not long to go now!

Sandy Suckling

Posted On: 05 May 2017 01:25 am

Go girl you are doing awesome....fly in the wind and be a free spirit...you have got this

Suan Lam Koh

Posted On: 04 May 2017 02:14 am

Well done again Riitta! Good work and great job! I am sure you will finish strong! Enjoy enjoy!! :)

PT Lam

Posted On: 04 May 2017 02:09 am

Amazing effort riitta, by the time you read this, you'll be resting after the long stage. inspiring

Richard Henson

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:51 pm

Way to go, Riitta. Very impressive. Hope the Long March goes well! Keep the happy thoughts. It's all downhill from here.

Julie Devine

Posted On: 03 May 2017 12:10 pm

Way to go, Riitta! Glad to hear your foot is holding up and you are in a good position. Looking forward to your next news. Lots of cheers from HK.

Jean-francois Begin

Posted On: 03 May 2017 03:28 am

Hey Riita. I remember vividly that 3rd stage on the beach and it was a killer! Way to go. You're in great shape! Top 20 and the race starts tomorrow with the long stage. When you read this, it'll be behind you. Quote of the Day: if you hit a wall, never turn around. Find a way to go around it, over it or thru it. Can't wait to read your long stage experience. CHEERS!!!!

01 May 2017 01:20 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

When I ran (or let

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Jean-francois Begin

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:27 am

Way to go Riita! Following your progression every step of the way! Nice work and incredible 3 stage! Congrats! Remember Antarctica!? Here's à quote 4 U...Never look back unless it's where you want to go! Big bugs!

Hulda Thorey

Posted On: 03 May 2017 01:12 am

Well done Riitta, good to hear that your body is responding well to terrain. As I was running around like usual in HK yesterday, finding not enough time to fit it all in, I was thinking of you, how you were probably at that same time in the desert, in way more heat, with hours to go. So admiration! I hope you got great tentmates and plenty of time to get to know lots of interesting people, I can see not so many come from Hong Kong so there must be many new faces for you. And does the staff treat you well? I remember the RTP staff being a little stern (with us latecomers who seemed to not be likely to make the cutoffs) but incredibly nice and encouraging. I wonder how they treat you my dear. Anyway that gorgeous smile of yours must get you far, thinking of you, love from across the world. xh

Duncan Chau

Posted On: 02 May 2017 09:15 am

Well done and keep going!!!! It gets easier as your body adapts!! you can do it!!!

Katerina Vichou

Posted On: 02 May 2017 08:58 am

Hi Ritta, I am in Athens with Lene and we are both looking for your blog updates!!!! Keep up the amazing job and take care of yourself!!! hugs and kisses, Kat

Andrew Espin

Posted On: 02 May 2017 07:08 am

Woohooo, claiming the desert one step at a time!

Sandy Suckling

Posted On: 02 May 2017 01:53 am

Go girl do it for us..... enjoy the beauty of that desert .....my favourite places .....pics are incredible keep smiling... power on we are pushing you with lots of good thoughts and energy.... and like Janine I can only say ....otherwise enjoy the suffer feast.... ha ha ha...big hugs from Col and I... xx

Janine Canham

Posted On: 02 May 2017 01:29 am

Hey Riitta ! You are AMAZINGLY strong! I knew you would pull through your injuries. Go girl! But don't do anything dumb if it's going to cost you long term.... Thinking of you and sending you loads of hugs and positive vibes. Now you know how we suffer, so I love it! :-) Janine xxx

30 April 2017 01:39 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

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Richard Henson

Posted On: 01 May 2017 07:51 pm

Way to go, Riitta. Keep it up -- you're doing great. The best is yet to come!!

Liisa Hanninen

Posted On: 01 May 2017 07:04 pm

Hei täältä ja onnee 2pv hyvistä sijoituksista. On seurattu tiiviisti kun tulokset ja kuvat tulleet. Kiva kun jalka noin hyvin kestänyt. Tsemppiä loppupäiville. Terkut Kuikilta, Vappua täällä vietetty niiden luona.

Lene Larsen

Posted On: 01 May 2017 02:39 pm

Great job Riitta. I am so happy to hear that your feet are great and it sounds like your spirit also is great- go - go - go !!! And continue to enjoy the nature and have fun!

Andrew Espin

Posted On: 01 May 2017 06:01 am

Hey! Well done on day one!! Love your spirit and attitude to this, keep up the positives, I am sure you are going to fly through this week!!!! Best of luck for stage two will be following online!! Andrew

27 April 2017 09:27 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I have just arrived in beautiful Namibia, in Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast where the 4 Deserts is keeping base. It

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Megan Stewart

Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 10:40 pm

hey there, good luck lovely lady, hard decisions to make but you will never succeed if you don't start anything....its the experience that moves you, as it has done me - and you were a big part of that !!!hope you have some awesome sounds and great treats on your journey....and please hugs to all of my desert family, I am there in spirit - look at the moon xxxxxxxxxxx

Hulda Thorey

Posted On: 29 Apr 2017 11:57 am

Riitta, we will be watching you and supporting from here. Even if you walk, at least you notice the landscape more. I hope your body copes well and am sure you will meet so many interesting people on the way too. Love from us all. x

Heather J

Posted On: 27 Apr 2017 01:56 pm

Riitta, You are so strong in mind and body. But sometimes tough decisions need to be made. Whatever decision you make will be the right decision. And at the end of the day...these learning lessons will just help you to prepare for your next race...whatever this outcome!

24 March 2017 03:02 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

9 weeks into training! I have really enjoyed it and it

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Hannes Smit

Posted On: 06 Apr 2017 07:55 pm

Hi Riitta Any news on your knees? Are you well?

22 February 2017 10:07 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

So

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Cynthis Fish

Posted On: 15 Mar 2017 02:41 am

You might also want to practise getting your kit out at night (when you are viciously tired) then sleeping on the floor on your pad and sleeping bag, then putting the kit all back together again after a not enough sleep oh I'm too old for this tossing and turning and crinkling. The coordination of your fingers and brain in the early morning can be gruesome, so having practices the early morning packing makes that part of the day less stressful. Hint: when Sam sing her good morning, you should be drinking the last cup of warm whatever, putting on your socks, and figuring out the quickest route to the loo. Have fun fun fun!!!!

Sam F

Posted On: 12 Feb 2017 07:26 am

A great read Riitta - really interesting and useful. Nice to see you out at a local Hong Kong race today - in front of me of course!

19 January 2017 12:19 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

So here we are: I have FINALLY decided to jump to the other side of the fence by signing up for the Sahara Race (Namibia): 250 kilometers, 7 days, self-supported by my own feet. For anyone who has signed up too, don

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