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Namib Race (2007) blog posts from Geoff Wappett

11 November 2007 01:13 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

hi all,

many apologies if any of you have tried to get in touch with me...whilst I was away, my company switched network providers from O2 to Vodafone, and I haven't got the new sim yet, so my phone is out of action until tomorrow, Monday 12th Nov.

The feet have recovered and the body is up for resuming training this week...what next????

We all said never again during the event, but things feel a tad different now...

I spent my recocery week with Luce writing a book...I found that easier than reading one...I know my mother would agree with that...she still thinks I can't read...

I'll publish the events, along with pics...not sure what the release date will be.....maybe out for Xmas...(joke)!

Thanks for all your support and all your kind words. We have raised nearly

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Posted On: 22 Nov 2007 01:29 pm

what's your email address Stu / what's your number...I rarely get online and facebook is banned at work... 2008 for the Gobi is a no go for me as I'm getting married but I'm keen on doing more stuff like this...I learnt too much to give up now and I enjoyed the buzz again...something i haven't had since my professional rugby days... email me on [email protected] and the mobile is 07917543 431

Posted On: 16 Nov 2007 07:52 pm

giles and me are signing up for gobi in june 08. get the boys involved........ if not. trailwalker july 08 - 100km non stop on the south downs way. teams of four. if the 3 of you are up for it i have 5 people interested to make 2 teams or just enter your own team if you have a fourth - get neil f involved maybe?!

02 November 2007 11:21 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU TOMORROW LUCE xxx

This event is 100X harder than I ever imagined! There were some very dark moments on this trip...I will save this for chat with you all

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Posted On: 02 Nov 2007 05:20 pm

Hi, I've been keeping everyone up to date on your progress via the email alerts that come through every day. We were all very excited about the one wholey dedicated to team Macmillian after you finished the day&night leg. We all can't wait to hear all about it when you get back, we're all very proud and extremely honoured to know someone who has completed this challenge. Love from DLG x

Posted On: 02 Nov 2007 04:12 pm

Hi mate.. Me and the boys in SDS are following your race and all have given our full respect salute to you! We will never complain about a blister again! One day to go mate so go nail it if you have any left!!! Carpenter

02 November 2007 11:06 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

first off apologiess for not emailing and not blogging...why?

the intrenet connection in the middle of the sahara is very iffy....they,ve hardly had connection for us to use which is shit...

there are also 4 laptops between 80 competitors and staff...not good..

I tried blogging on Tuesday, wrote a massive one...went to hit publish and the internet connection went...very annoying.

Thanks for all the emails, I have read them daily...they are able to download everyones emails in one go and folders get distributed to each tent...they have been a massive help!!

We completed the 93.8km run an hour ago...hell, that was tough...over 20 competitors have dropped out, and I think we are now in the late 40's position wide....Tomorrow is a 10km finish and its all over.

My feet are in a very, very bad way! I will definitely be losing 4 toe nails and maybe more... I can hardly walk at the moment, let alonbe anything els, however with the aid of some serious pain killers i have got through it - my personal pain management has been tested to the max.

I had a pretty emotional day on Monday afternoon...was so tough and my blisters were excrutiating...took us 3hours to do 5km

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23 October 2007 11:58 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

starting this thing off...does this work?

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Posted On: 02 Nov 2007 10:49 pm

Hi Geoff I am sooooooo proud of you what you have done is absolutely amazing and I can whole heartedly say I am in absolute orh of yours and everyone elses achievement! How you kept going I don't know? But it shows great strength of character - Just goes to show what the Wappetts can do if they try - you can spend six days in immense pain in the desert and I can spend six days in immense pain giving birth - Sounds to me like me like you've come as close as it gets for a man to experience what the pain is like giving birth! (fun hey!) I really look forward to catching up with you on your return - Big hug to Uncle Geoffrey from Little Betsy and me x

Posted On: 02 Nov 2007 10:25 am

Hi Wappster!! Just wondering how you were getting on and if you've got any toenails left! Keep vassed up and Rich says check for scorpions in your shoes!! We're all rooting for you. Lots of love from Michelle & Rich W.

Posted On: 01 Nov 2007 04:00 pm

Well done boy, printing stuff off for Nan so she can read your progress. Chat soon Ash & Jane xx

Posted On: 31 Oct 2007 11:11 pm

hope you are enjoying and getting a good tan....plenty of booze waiting for you on your return e x

Posted On: 31 Oct 2007 05:48 pm

Good to know you're still going fella! Am proud of yer... Looking forward to a stella when you get back...

Posted On: 31 Oct 2007 01:41 pm

Hi Geoff and lads. Hope all is well Keep up the good work seen some pics of you guys. well done

Posted On: 31 Oct 2007 09:55 am

Just had a flick the photo gallery, and the first photo of you lot I came across, was you with your top off!! I guess some things will never change

Posted On: 31 Oct 2007 09:49 am

Geoff, Looks like you boys are doing OK. Hope the heat and sand are not making things too dificult. Keep up the pace, and pass my best on the Chris and Mark Good luck for the remainder of the race Mackem

Posted On: 30 Oct 2007 12:15 pm

Hey all I just read on someone else's blog that the competitors can't actually read our comments! Not sure if that's true (seems a bit silly) but if you want to send a message, please email via the below page as I know they are receiving these and are really appreciated http://www.4deserts.com/sahararace/rtpsrtp.php?SID=3&SBID=RC14 Lots of love, L xx

Posted On: 30 Oct 2007 10:43 am

Yo Big Man. Keep those sandles moving fella and keep your hands off the camels! Hope you are getting along well. Did you pack your bucket and spade - looks like some excellent sand castle opportunities. "Keep your pecker up" as my Mum inadvisedly always told me. Continued good luck to you are the the team! Rob S. PS Get back safely you owe 2 beers!

Posted On: 30 Oct 2007 09:59 am

Wappster Hope all is going as well as can be and you can still can type! Major respect and all the best. Looking forward to hearing all. Niels

Posted On: 29 Oct 2007 10:09 pm

Hi Geoff. We are a bit disappointed that you havent written a blog yet. You only appear to have been active for about 15 hours in total in two days. You lazy b*****d, write us a blog! xxx lol xxx

Posted On: 29 Oct 2007 07:48 pm

Well done big guy, looks like you are flying across the desert. Hope you are not too sore, you ran for longer than we were at work today!!!. keep on going. cometh the hour cometh the man!! p.s. dont forget a bit of sudocrem for the chafing!!! good luck for next stage xxx

Posted On: 29 Oct 2007 05:03 pm

I've never blogged before - how clever is that !! Waiting for you to finish your 2nd day but you've probably been chilling at each check point again! ....and I gather Chris thinks it's 'the wrong type of sand' - he's as bad as British Rail ! Looking forward to hearing any news xxx

Posted On: 28 Oct 2007 07:37 pm

Congratulations on the completion of the 1st stage - 6hrs 48mins -I just worked out how to view it! Goodness me thats a long time running!! Best luck with the next stage x

Posted On: 28 Oct 2007 07:28 pm

Hello Geoffrey Giles - Mum, dad, Ian, Betsy and I went out for a lovely chinese to celebrate dads birthday today and whilst we were all stuffing our faces with very unhealthy food we were all chatting and hoping that your 1st days run has gone well - well that's that really, we hope its gone well! Let us know your news when you can cope with logging on after your hard day! Big hugs and kissess from us all xxx

Posted On: 28 Oct 2007 03:08 pm

Hey Wapps! Hows it going? There's been no breaking news so far today. Looking forward to hearing how the first day has gone. Currently sitting in the deli-cafe down the road. Wi-fi is free as long as I buy a drink and a cake! Internet cafe was shut and no connection at the flat. V rainy and miserable here. Will email separately so you should get that later. Can't stay here all evening so mum will keep me up to date if there is any news on the site. LOTS OF LOVE FROM ME! L xx

Posted On: 25 Oct 2007 11:39 am

Yes it does work!