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PostsNamib Race (2010) blog posts from Megan Stewart
06 October 2010 12:37 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Well the sandpit is going well again today. I even got in a bit earlier - but they are still very long days. The heat of the afternoon sun is really fierce and today I got burnt -but only on my left side. Well my blisters are bigger and have given birth to others - fantastic not, so my feet are all taped up.. am lucky though as many have had to pull out so I just pace myself. Well tomorrow is going to be abitch - it is the long stage . I am feeling well in myself but the body is taking a bit of a hammering, my knee is sore today...the sand is difficult to even walk in fast and everyone is commenting about it. Today we had some awesome sand dunes - running down them was awesome . The rock formations are just out of this world and at any given time you could swear you are on mars or the moon. The sand varies incredibly and today we saw heaps of shells an fossils It is very hard not to stop an pick them up. the sunsets and sunrises are spectacular, though I have not taken many photo's as I am focusing on getting to the end of the day and recovering - getting ready for the next one. We have early starts and I go to bed early, but always manage to wake up and go moonwalking at some ungodly hour. Well this entire experience has blown my mind, the people, the place, the commrdaerie, the blisters!!!. How amazing it is to sit next to someone else that you dont really know having a desert dump - things are cut right down to the basics of life and this is one of the experiences that I wanted out of the race. You get to learn what is really important in life, and value those things. . So its good nite from me - only 95 odd kms tomorrow- I am sure I will think of all of you at some stage, lotsa luv from the sandpit xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
04 October 2010 01:13 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Well the sandpit was a bit nicer to play in today!!! Got in a bit earlier than yesterday which was awesome. The scenery here is just amazing - I feel like I am on the moon sometimes.It is still bloody hot out there, especially in the afternoons - this does sap the energy out of me so i just ave to pace myself, hydrate, eat - and most of all enjoy this experience .The sand in camp tonite is horrendous - does nothing for my already manky hair - but i dont do this to look pretty... I have bloody blisters too - day 2 and I have used all of my blister kit up and it can only get worse so that is a bit of a worry. I am feeling good though in my body and my head so it is just a matter of keeping my shit together for the next day, and the next, and then the biggy.. Cheers Geoff and Cory for your email - it means heaps. I am learning many tings, not only about myself but others around me, the camp is a positive suportive place which makes this journey even more amazing. Cam, the ipod keeps me rocking and I am restricting the use of it to the last stage of the day to make it last - so thanx buddy for all of those songs. I need to go get ready for tomorrows "sandpit" so nite from the Sahara. PS some dude in the cyber tent just said that the temp yesterday was actually 48!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................
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Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 09:02 am
We are very proud to know you
have the power to finish and the tough attitude to give it your best. we watched the Gobi event on TV last night ,thinking of you in this event now. Let those feet of yours,walk like "grasshopper" over the sand ..all the very best. Erin says all the best too.Jay
Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 08:46 am
Missed you and your blog from the end of stage 3 but see you are doing well on the results page. You will be well and truely over half way when you read this. Hope you Ok and the blisters not troubling you too much.
xox P
Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 11:40 am
Hi Megan! You are a strong lady - keep going! Don´t look to far - step by step.
May the wind always blow in your back!
Well done!!
Cheers
Gerhard
Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 03:17 am
Sorry to hear about the blisters..... and I thought I was your little blister. Guess they must be an occupational hazard when you insist on playing in the sandpit for hours every day. Pity you didn't take a tractor with you!
We are loving reading your blog and seeing the photos. Love ya too much xx
Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 02:44 am
Oh no blisters - that's no good sista!! Hope they improve and disappear sooner rather than later!!
We will show Cam all the updates when they return home. Boys left from the office yesterday morning with motorbike on the trailer heading down south to cuzzys for afew days - right up Cam's ally!!
Can't wait for tomorrows update xxx
Posted On: 05 Oct 2010 12:10 am
Hey Megan, wow, we have checked out all the photo's and video's this morning, awesome scenery. We like the photo of you blowing away a couple of dudes on top of a dune, bet you put that on for the camera eh. Keegan says, wow, geezz, she'll get a nice tan out there, go get them auntie, big sand pit. Connor says, I'm awesome, he's so vain. Off to the block for a couple of nights, will check in again on Thursday.
Keep strong, all our love, Tim, Lhani & the boys....and Connor!
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 09:25 pm
Well done Megan we here in the Naki wish u all the best and may the rest of your journey be amazing as you have already found we are a keeping an eye on your progress you are an inspiration to me good luck chicky and may the blister settle down,
Roslyn
03 October 2010 11:50 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Gidday out there, well day one under my belt - shit it was harder than I thought but took my time - enjoyed the shade where there was some. Thereare so manyawesome people here - everyone is supportive and helpful.Very hot today - someone said 42 - and windy - the wind was a pain initially but then it washelpful to cool me. As we are running - or in my case walking - around a lake it has been high humidity as well.We started at 0700 and i finiashed at 1600ish. Some people are still coming in....
It is awesome to finish the day - but even more so when they greet you with the drum beating and everyone clapping and cheering you on. Whilst is is bloody hard work it is very humbling to be here and experiene this - besides head hunters goes good in the desert on the ipod.....Tomorrow is going to be harder - crap!!!!! Anyway love to you all out there - cheers to those that have sent emails it is fantastic to read them. Special note for you cam - I love you heaps honey and think of you often - hope you are helping Dad heaps xxxx. Hopefully all will go ok tomorrow.............cheers for now megs
It is awesome to finish the day - but even more so when they greet you with the drum beating and everyone clapping and cheering you on. Whilst is is bloody hard work it is very humbling to be here and experiene this - besides head hunters goes good in the desert on the ipod.....Tomorrow is going to be harder - crap!!!!! Anyway love to you all out there - cheers to those that have sent emails it is fantastic to read them. Special note for you cam - I love you heaps honey and think of you often - hope you are helping Dad heaps xxxx. Hopefully all will go ok tomorrow.............cheers for now megs
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Posted On: 06 Oct 2010 01:10 am
GOOD TO READ YOUR BLOG KEEP PACING YOURSELF We are at Von Trapp Lodge very pretty
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 05:38 pm
Hi Megan
You go girl. Damn awesome, I am so proud of you.
Heres me going for a walk for a couple of hours this morning and thinking I have done so well !!!!!! Pathetic.... You have a another great day today.
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 05:58 am
Hi Megan,
you don't know me but I've fought through a couple of these races and know your pain, you're doing really well, keep it slow and take the rests where you can, most important listen to your body. It sounds crazy but you'll look back and love it, you'll sign up for another one before you know it. Anyway, key for recovery is get your feet in the air for at least an hour in camp when you get in, you'll appreciate it on day 4. go well,
cheers Hamish
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 03:37 am
Hi Megan - have just found your blog - well done on the first day you must be mad!!!!! but we are very proud of you - take care love Janis and Raewyn
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 02:57 am
Hey sister, great effort, just back from a walk along your beach with Olive, reminded us of your visit. Lhani sends a cool ocean breeze to cool you. Stay strong, all our love
Tim, Lhani and the boys.
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 01:57 am
We are at Auck Airport and just catching up on your progress. We so proud of you it makes my eyes go funny reading your blog... your neice embarrassed! Jem going home with 2 silver medals from National Comp and 2 bronze from Oceanic Champs. Good haul but very long tiring 3 days. She sympathetic to you and your adventure!
Stay strong, love you heaps....
Posted On: 04 Oct 2010 01:06 am
Megan we have just found you in some of the desert photo's !!!!!! WOW
It has just spurred us all along. You look so strong !! happy and very determined. These pics are being shown to all our clients all the staff
Look forward to following your fantastic progress.
Taranaki is proud of you !!!
Cath says ... Pace yourself girl !!!
Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 10:49 pm
Awesome Megan on your Day 1 You make us very proud !!!!
YOU GO GIRLFRIEND ....
Love from all the Troops @ ICC and your wheel chair boys !xxx
Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 10:02 pm
Well done day one! We are proud of you!!Good email here mightnt be so good at next stop but will try xxxxxxxx
14 September 2010 01:39 am (GMT+12:00) Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is.
Well my first ever blog, and i cant think of a better time to start.
I am about to put my feet where my mouth is and tackle the biggest challenge of my life so far,( well aside from being a mother!!).
I could talk about training - but thats not really happening at the moment, i could talk about gear - yet another reminder of the financial demerits i am earning, or I could talk about me - but thats not really me.
What i would like to acknowledge is that it is not all about me.... I am looking forward to the challenge ahead, the learning from within, and all of those bits but it is also a challenge for our families.
My son and husband put up with hours of training, $$$$$$$ being drained form the bank, continuous planning and preperation...then I bugger of and leave them behind just to fulfill my dreams....................
........I am not the only one with the committments of being a mother, a wife, and fulltime work....etc,etc, So heres a big heads up and "cheers" for the support of our families and those that we leave behind to manage the fort.....
Until then
Megs
I am about to put my feet where my mouth is and tackle the biggest challenge of my life so far,( well aside from being a mother!!).
I could talk about training - but thats not really happening at the moment, i could talk about gear - yet another reminder of the financial demerits i am earning, or I could talk about me - but thats not really me.
What i would like to acknowledge is that it is not all about me.... I am looking forward to the challenge ahead, the learning from within, and all of those bits but it is also a challenge for our families.
My son and husband put up with hours of training, $$$$$$$ being drained form the bank, continuous planning and preperation...then I bugger of and leave them behind just to fulfill my dreams....................
........I am not the only one with the committments of being a mother, a wife, and fulltime work....etc,etc, So heres a big heads up and "cheers" for the support of our families and those that we leave behind to manage the fort.....
Until then
Megs
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Posted On: 08 Oct 2010 11:31 pm
Go Megs!!! What an absolute Champ I struggled through egypt on a four star tour many years ago!!!!! Let alone running
Good on you what an awesome achievement.
love Em Matt and Kids
Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 10:55 am
Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, we are soooooooo excited. My big blister, sister in law & aunty in the Race the Planet, do you know how cool you are, awesome. We are so proud of you, go for it. We will be watching each day, no pressure, and sending you all our love and energy. go get em tiger, oh remember to take a drink bottle, it looks hots from the pics.
all our love
Tim, Lhani and the boys.
Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 07:58 am
Today is the day - well it is here in NZ! Man and Cam very pleased to get your phone call. Run Run Run - only 5 days to go
xx
Posted On: 03 Oct 2010 12:53 am
thinking of you - go well and with our love - all our tour are cheering for you xxxxx
Posted On: 01 Oct 2010 12:21 am
es salaem 'alekum (hello) habipti
Hope all is going well for you. Thinking of you lots. As you can see we are really busy at work!! lol. It's Friday :-)
Remember all that preparation for this race you have done will put you in good stead!! We will be following your progress (just signed up for live updates).
Give it your ALL love from the Us xxxxxxx
Posted On: 27 Sep 2010 10:34 pm
Thinking of you heaps - hope you having the best time!
Kia Kaha xxxxx
Posted On: 27 Sep 2010 07:53 am
Go hard Megs. We look forward to following you through this journey. Man and boy at home good!! Hope pre tour going okay??
xx K & G
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