10km is before us to victory were we complete the most amazing journey an incredible week of highs and lows and lots of emotions. We leave the start line of the last stage on the beack to head inland across rocks and salt flats not easy to run on with these mangled blisters feet which i could hardly put a shoe on this morning trying to ignore the pain fromvthe feet and just get this done. I would not stop running well shuffling really all i could do wasctake it all in finally up onto a sand dune and reaching the top i see the finisline everyone cheering I was full of emotion and ran down the dune with the Aussie flag in hand straight into Cols arms with him puttingvthe medal around my neck. I could not help crying the emotion just all came out. Watching other competitors coming in was just a joy we all celebrated and cheered. A long nus ride back 4hrs to a wonderful deserved shower for all. Banquet dinner and awards at night and so pleased to receive a trophy for 3rd placed female overall. Complete strangers are now friends for life a common bond we all share and the highs and lows of a journey many dont get to experience. Loved having Col there to experience but another adventure together. To all that followed and kept me going thank you love you all. Xxxx

Today was sand dune day so for sure that was going to be spectacular 40km of breathtaking scenery then down on to the beach for the stage finish line and only 10km to go the finish line tomorrow to beer and pizza celebrations and a well-deserved shower and real food fresh food yummy. Just read all my message had some laughs got teary at others such beautiful words and well wishes from you all.. Helen I am looking forward to my ripor ticket ha ha ha love it and Lyndie might need a strong coffee to keep me going on Tuesday. Louise no snacks save that for our next run even when I thought I imagined it.

Just read my emails and message and after having a rather emotional day yesterday feeling very miserable through from checkpoint 5 to 7 they have been a real uplifter. The day started out well kicked it back just slightly knowing it was an 84km stage on these rather nasty blistered feet but I knew once I relaxed into what I want to achieve and I wanted to finish strong then it became all about enjoying were I was running looking at the beautiful landscape of hills and the sky so blue with one big ball of sun beaming on us all so surreal sometimes to just think how privileged I am to be out here running in a place not many have been let alone run and I guess that is what keeps bringing me back. I was looking forward to seeing Col at CP2 were I sneak a kiss as I pass through. Well my plan was to get through the first half then start pushing through to that finish line with everything I could give it be strong and in the game to the end. The day heated it Was so hot no shade told at one of the early CP it was already 39deg and rising.Plans don

To some up today in one word Brutal comes to mind. 43km of rocks sand more sand rocks and did I mention sand

Well another day 40km done and dusted and there is lots of dust well sand actually but we are in Namibia. Stunning day of scenery with lots of variety I had a great day kept in my happy place and just ran over rocks sand some small dunes a dry river bed more sandy paths up and down rolling hills. Met Col at checkpoint 2 a quick kiss some water in the bottles and of running again. Struggled a bit the last 7 km into camp on a dirt track so put the ipod on not something I do often in these races and just kept running told my legs no excuses don

Happy birthday wonderful husband and we celebrated in the Namibia desert think it was a sand cake as the winds are so strong. All good for me today just did my own thing tried not to get caught up in the race to the end there is many days left yet 43km today and so so windy that

Well its nearly go time and doesnt seem to matter how many times I do this I get nervous and excited all rolled into one. Competitor briefing in morning followed by gear check and then a bus trip to camp one were we stay the night before the start of stage 1. My tent buddies I meet tomorrow and I have know doubt that we may start as strangers but will end as great mates with many stories to tell.

Another adventure awaits, another beautiful desert, another bucket list place to visit and best of all catching up with new and old familiar faces and friends. Time is ticking by and I feel I have done nothing but somehow it all comes together and I stuff all I need into the pack and we are standing on the start line. My passion for deserts and running always brings me back to the 4 deserts races and I am so lucky this time to have my wonderful husband with me to share but another journey. He will be shouting from the check points and helping you all with a joke or a push to continue... cant wait to meet you all so as my friend Mickey always says BRING IT ON....see you in Namibia.