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07 October 2011 02:24 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Im finished!! wow, The last 5 days hav just flowed into each other. No one can prepare you for this.  I have seen strrong athletes taken down. 2 are now in hospital.  the last 48 hours have left only my shell, however I feel like Im shinning brighter.  I cant move and NZ boarders are going to put me in qaurenteen for a week to see what grows from me.  I have shared all my good drugs and we lie only making eye movements.  hehehe.  we run to the pyrimids tomoro to celebrate with the egyption gods then.  PIZZA and a banquete waiting for us...
Ill bring photos when I return.  I captured the best and the WORST.  love to you all...

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Posted On: 14 Oct 2011 12:42 am

I bet you smell like a hobos crack!! see you in a couple days.. please wash before then or you can sleep outside. im sure you will be use to it by now

Posted On: 11 Oct 2011 11:38 am

Sorry for repeating myself!!!

Posted On: 11 Oct 2011 11:37 am

Well done Beverly! Sent a message dictated by Aunty Dawn but I think I hit the wrong button! Anyway she wanted to congratulate you and give you Stacey\'s number which is 0432565573 he lives very close to St Kilda.

Posted On: 11 Oct 2011 11:36 am

Well done Beverly! Sent a message dictated by Aunty Dawn but I think I hit the wrong button! Anyway she wanted to congratulate you and give you Stacey's number which is 0432565573 he lives very close to St Kilda.

Posted On: 09 Oct 2011 09:00 pm

Amazing. Love you so much and so proud of you. Sending lots of strong vibes your way, Brandy

Posted On: 09 Oct 2011 07:44 pm

Wow Bev, you are soo amazing what a true legend :) Congrats on an amazing feat.

Posted On: 09 Oct 2011 07:22 pm

Congratulations Beverly. What an adnirable feat and to get there you must still have had gas in the tank!

Posted On: 09 Oct 2011 05:23 am

Tena Koe Beverly wahine toa o Aotearoa - time to reflect and respect your massive effort, self belief,stamina that you've had on this journey, we applaud you, we admire you, we respect you, much love - the world is your oyster xx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 11:09 pm

You have my total respect Bev. i have watched you develop as an athlete over many years now and it has been a complete honour and privilege to live through this experience vicariously with you. The hours of training and sacrifice may have prepared you partly for this challeneg - but we all know that your unshakable unbreakable inner strength is the quality that made the difference to get you across that finish line. An incredible journey and experience Bev, you have made history and touched many people's lives for the better. well done seems completely inadequate as a phrase. Myself and all those others who have followed this will never forget you! Much love Tony

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 10:17 pm

Tena koe! I don't know you but have been totally, utterly inspired by your achievement. Nothing short of incredible. Hope you get home to your whanau soon enough to many, many weeks of rest and recuperation!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 10:04 pm

hi mummy I had big porrige for breakfast and I big girl now and I want Dora and I want you come back from egypt and i want a present and I want you come home and love you mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx00000000000000000000000000

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 10:01 pm

hi mummy we will see you tonight on skype and tell you all what we doing. I dug a big hole in the garden for nanny's food scraps and it was a real big hole, and we are hanging all the cutouts on the trees for you when you come home and celebrate and my birthday is soon mummky and now I am going to clean up the poo's marley did on the garden and bury them in the big hole I dug. marley is having fun at nana's he is biting the oranges off the tree and carrying them in his mouth and he had some medicine today for his sick cut on his eye and he is good now. well bye mymmy and love you so much and big smudge on the lips for you mummy and we going to the holiday programe tomorrow cause school is on holliday... from Tiopera.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooooooooo

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 09:54 pm

hi mummy well we made pretty cutouts and hung them on nanny trees, and I have another tooth fell out yesterday and the fairy's gave me six dollars for it and we are going to the circus today and we are so proud of you mummy and I made a card and it says "{well done mummy" I love you so much and I want you to come back now, because I want to celebration and see what the presants are and Ihipira keeps shouting at me all the time and daddy is looking after me and well marley got an injection because marley has a scrath on his eyebrow from the barkwire and I love you...thats it..from now..xxxx frrom Maia xxxxxxxxxxx oooooooooooooooooo

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 08:01 pm

Hi Bev, we live in hastings and just HAVE to meet up with you on your return, just to share your experience , PLEASE. Contact us on (06) 211 0090. Well done Bev!!!!!!!

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 12:09 pm

Thinking you are slowly coming back to earth, last 10 ks gone,sad and pleased its over, checking out the scene and traditions of egyptians etc, enjoying you kai and thinking of recovery. Good day at work, abit slow but all good. Babies excited, off to see the curcus tomorow and then back to beach, ready for another week etc.brought Marley in today, he hurt his eye, (Cut) infected tho on meds etc, and it look better aleady.went in with kids to lok at disney land deals, kids excited, Maia tooth cam out and the tooth fairy didnt come (The window wasnt open) for two days but came and maia was so pleased. She came running in to tell me of her fortune.nice to see her smile.Tipira has been good, he;s ben getting up and cleaning his room and being motivated, though chop chops is dressing 3 or 4 times a day with dresses. Had to come in between her and maia as chops chops claimed maia speacial dress.lots of tears. every thing is good at home.school holidays starting this monday. kids excited about going to the sport centre again.wel beter get some sleep, its 1.10am. Just finished watching rugby.Your be home in time for final.anyway, enjoy time out and recover well and hear from you soon. Love fom us Xxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 11:17 am

Hey Bev, WOWWWWWWW! Sarah\'s status just popped up on my Facebook page and I clicked the link. You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So proud of you my friend..........................Pero said you\'re mental, hehehehehe Looking forward to seeing photos and hearing all about it. Love and miss you, Jennelle and Pero xxxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 11:17 am

Hey Bev, WOWWWWWWW! Sarah's status just popped up on my Facebook page and I clicked the link. You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So proud of you my friend..........................Pero said you're mental, hehehehehe Looking forward to seeing photos and hearing all about it. Love and miss you, Jennelle and Pero xxxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 10:24 am

Well done Bev. so proud of you,knew you could do it, looking forward to your photos, have a good shower,sleep,kai,and tend to your aches and blisters. Love you heaps, Aunty Waa, and Uncle Hemi.xxxoo.

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 10:08 am

awesomely inspiring Bev like everyone else i have also been eagerly awaiting any blogs or results getting anxious or annoyed when there was no new news lol its been such and emotional week and i have enjoyed every minute of it. Cant wait to hear your stories so proud of you. love you and we'll have to have a coming back to work party too xxx P.s grose i hope you dont have too many things growing as customs may have something to say about that hahaha. c u when get home.

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 10:01 am

Kia ora Bev!!!! Wow my mate that is totally amazing and crazy that you have completed such an awesome challenge!! Only you would do something like this hehehehe. So proud of you mate, that's fantastic and congratulations for finishing. Enjoy your Pizza banquet and travel safe. Big loves to you and see you when you get home xxxxx Mo xxxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 09:03 am

....R E S P E C T!. Couldn't sleep this week. emotions, up and down as i check your blog. You shine so bright we can all feel it. All the way over here, we can feel it. Your mauri carries you to new heights, and in carrying you, it carries all of us to a place we would otherwise never have been. He mihi rangatira ki a ratou te iwi taketake o tera whenua. He mihi aroha, ki a koe hoki e te tuakana, ma tou ngakaunui, pera i a Maui Tikitiki a Taranga. I mau koe i tou Tama nui te ra. Arohateitei. C you soon. xxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 06:39 am

WOW!!!!! Way to go cuz am so very proud it has brought a tear to the eye reading through your blog (always was a sook). Can't wait to see the photos. Way to represent cuz. We love you very much xoxoox

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 03:57 am

Haere mai, Haere mai, Haere mai, whakarongo mai kia korero tipuna, E moe i tangata ringa raupa. Tane rou kakahi ka moea, tane moe i roto i te whare kurua, te takataka Wahine i te ringaringa, Waewae kama, moea, Wahine i te ngutu kakama, Whakarerea atu" Welcome, come hither, come hither, Listen to the words of our ancester, Marry a man with blistered hands. If a man is proficient in gathering shellfish marry him, If he sleeps lazily in the house, reject him. If a woman has nimble hands and feet, Marry her If she is only agile at talking, leave her alone. Proud to know you, proud to love you, sharing in your achievement. Mummy and Daddy XXXXX

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 03:37 am

woweee sooo cool Bev.congratulations to the max, Tumeke to the max, god bless, spending tears of joy for you xxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 01:46 am

well done my friend!!! WE ARE SOOO PROUD OF YOU!! Been franticly watching waiting for your results to come in!! Always knew you would achieve this amazing feat!! Your mind is sooo strong and that tinana just follows and does as it is told!!! You will look back on this dream with fond memories and your grandchildren will be blown away with their fantastic, adventurous Grandmama!! Love you and cant wait to see your photos & hear your stories

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 01:09 am

I wish I could be there to see you finish. You are and have always been one amazing woman.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 11:16 pm

WOW AYE........... Made it!!! So proud of you only wish I was there to see you running in aye egg...!! Has been to cool to watch the progress and journey you have been on.. Have kept track of you and others you must be feeling soooo proud of yourself and so you should. You have made it were others have fallen, this battle you have concurred, you are triumphant!!! The last small part now see you soon xoxox

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 09:36 pm

and you called me crazy. You my friend are truely inspirational. Enjoy the moment. Recover well and safe travels back to NZ.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 09:35 pm

Kool babe, enjoy your last down hill walk to Pyrimids, Kai and rest and celebrations etc, you certainly deserve it "For Sure".look forward to the photo's and korero, Paru aye, emmmm. recover well and il see you on skype in a few days perhaps, Chop chop say, Old mcdonald had a farm, e, i e,i oooo, and on dat farm he had a pig, stinky bum, o i wash my hair, its fantastic, emm plastic.for mummy.Maia says: i miss you and um i love her. Tiopira says: can i have a xbox 360 and king kong and i love you. Keep well and hear from you soon.we are now all singing a song for you so imagine our voices: and maia chose the song:twinkles little star (Ihipera doing the actions above her head)how I wonder what you are, up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky (Ihipera telling us she wants to sing ba ba at sheep, Tiopira has walked off, maia,s now calling up nanna on the fone and ihipera now saying " I told you, ba ba at sheep, Okaaayyyy. alright im off the work shortly, Saturday today and looking forward to hearing from you. Love from us to you Xxxx

07 October 2011 02:23 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I was breathless starting yesturday morning, I was breathless with what I saw out here in almighty Sahara, I was breathless on top of this huge ridge and wind trying to knock me off, I was breathless when I ran in for a 2 1/2 hr sleep with sweaty, stink bodies every where. I was breathless when I ran into check point 6 and two more to go cramping every step of the way, I was breathless when I watched the moring sun rise again and realised I would be at camp 20km away, I was breathless when I couldnt go on and my buddies picked me up and carried me on, I was breathless when I saw the finish line and could hear my tipuna calling me in and could hear all your words carrying me.... Thank you.
Sahara desert, ranked no:2 endurance race 2010 by Time mag.  CHECK!!!

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Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 08:49 am

you are truely amazing....and remind us all what is possible if we believe!. Thank you for being you. See you soon.xxxx

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 01:03 am

You leave us breathless.

06 October 2011 01:30 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Well Sahara would be kicking my bottom but I left it behind on stage 2. Everything is such an effort to do. blisters on blisters now...Burnt!! Shafing!! Stage 1,2,3 and 4 but tomo 90k BIG day out...I want some eggs on toast!! and all your words of support are there, especially when Im hurting. I cant move much but we do this all again tomoro. Luv you all. and Iv been thinking of Stu.. who would love to be here and is..Love you dad get better!!! xxxxx miss my babies too..and yes iI think im a little stinky now hehe

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Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 03:47 am

The kids and I had a wonderful day today, Jason went to work and we played with Marley and the kids brushed him and gave him a good play throwing oranges around outside for him to chase, we played cutouts in the sun, and now dad has gone to supermarket and buba has just woken up and having dinner, she is so cute, always loving her food. Maia and Tiopera are watching cartoon network, and will be in the bath soon and have their tea and then watching a movie... we all miss you Bev, and your doing really great we are so proud of you, your pain and suffering will be worth it in the end when you finally finish,,, like having the babies aye... pain and then joyous wonderful pride, having achieved the end result... take care, miss you and we all say goodnight and God bless you so hugs and kisses from us all...xxxx FROM MAIA: Mummy I love you and I care about you, and.. ummm, I love you mummy and I want you to come home soon mummy cause I miss you xxxx TIOPERA: I want a xbox360 and a big kiss mummy, Im taking care of Marley and the cats till you get home.. Iwant to give you a big smudge on the lips xxxx IHIPIRA: I want miss you and I want a present, I been good mummy and love you..xxxxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 07:21 pm

Bev, You are amazing. I just found out what you are up to, thanks to Tony. I know you will finish! So very proud of you. So what's next? Hugs, Bondy. xxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 11:16 am

I heard some wise words some time ago from a mentor/freind, went some thing like this,PAIN and great anguish/suffering of the tinana/hinengaro/wairua, comes at a great price, a toll paid all the same, and is the way of ridding the body of weakness,and all that remains is, YOU/who fordged a inner pilar of strength. YOU FOUGHT YOURSELF AND WON.use it wisely in your life and let it guide you when you require it most.it is a blessing, a great blessing and testament of your capabilities which obviously are still to be discovered, a pilar of light is what you have paid for, which wil stand out in the depths of any dark night of life, when darkness will come, it will certainly assist you through, ENJOY this moment of success my babe. Im so proud for you. well almost completed the course,10 ks and its done.Xxxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 10:15 am

Well done my darling 25 hrs, and finally stage 5 behind you. I can't imagine how hard that was for you. I have stayed up watiching for when you come in, and waiting for them to post on web site, dad is watching RUGBY, keeps calling out if you're in or not. Rest well tonight we will now that your in, last day 10klm tomorrow should be a breeze. Dad and I extrememly proud of you, well done, Love from mummy and Daddy, Doesnt matter what you do, you'll always be our little girl. XXXX

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 05:55 am

Hi bev, took the kids to the school pantermine last night, we all had so much fun and me and nana Jean were tickled pink with Maia and Tiopera dancing and towards the end, buba yelled out to Maia " Maia I can see you Maia" and then buba started to dance in the middle of the show...they all had a wonderful time and we all miss you... We will all make you eggs on toast for a week when your home aye????? take care Bev and you make the most this adventure, we miss and cant wait to see you soon...hugs from nana Judy xxxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 05:49 am

You are a STAR in our eyes " NZ, Kahungunu Maori sports women of the 2011 year for outstanding achievment for tenatous will and out standing courage, staunch as determination. Well said J couldnt have put it any better...Well done Bev so proud of you "Beverly TeHuia you are a legend" xxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 04:52 am

we just got back to beach (Friday night at the movies etc) and straight to the computer to check progress.we see you are stil in the feild but, past check point 8. you figured to do the 90ks in 24 hours. well what ever time you come in,we will be waiting for your great accomplishment (90ks) to end. maia said that she wants you to come to her school so that she can show you off to all her school friends when you return. You are a STAR in our eyes " NZ, Kahungunu Maori sports women of the 2011 year for outstanding achievment for tenatous will and out standing courage, staunch as determination. love from us to you Xxxx

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 03:27 am

Come on girl you support team in South Africa thibks you a star you doing fantastic GO GO!!!!

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 01:02 am

GO MY FRIEND!! you are such a legend!!! soooo proud of you and we'll have more than eggs on toast when you get home!! Thinking bout you and everyone is right behind you!!!

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 11:59 pm

Can't work this afternoon, glued to the computer you are our heroine Bev, keep smiling with every step - helps the mind and the body tino arohanui

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 10:01 pm

You are going to make it! Stuart told us when he was little that her was going to swim from Florida to Cuba, when we told him that we thought people did that - he said, yes, but I'm going to swim it butterfly. He is with you every step I'm sure. Love you.

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 09:59 pm

OMG sister. You are so frickin legendary! Words cannot express how proud I am to know you. Stay strong. Stay talking to yourself. We are all behind you. xxx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 08:44 pm

Bev this is the stuff of legend, you have to write the book! It's hard to find words to express how very proud we all are of you. I am humbled by your courage in facing this challenge. Talk soon Tony

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 08:09 pm

Beverly, Beverly, Beverly lol so proud of you is all I can say,, a true inspiration and yuss first Kahungunu wahine to do this one..I prayed for you this morning me and Shenayde on the way to Te Kainga Potiki lol. WE ARE ALL WATCHING YOUR PROGRESS WITH PRIDE, TUTURU KI TO MANA MOTUHAKE.

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 07:19 pm

You\'re still out there doing it.....just so fabulous Bev. all our aroha with you way over yonder so proud of you xx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 07:19 pm

You're still out there doing it.....just so fabulous Bev. all our aroha with you way over yonder so proud of you xx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 06:23 pm

good to hear from you,kids went well last night at school production, Tiopira was a dalf and Maia was a fairy, took some pictures.both nannies came and enjoyed the show.Friday morning now and just about to leave the beach.we are missing you.looking forward to seeing you cros the line on the big 90ks.Xxxx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 09:12 am

So amazing Beverly! Seems like only yesterday you were telling me about this big adventure and here you are already past half way.Really impressed and so proud of you.You're a real star! Best wishes with every step. Sue Boake:-)

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 09:08 am

Hi Bev you are prob getting ready for the BIG day around about now. One more BIG day 90 kms I'll be thinking of you every step of the way. Stay strong, keep your focus, when you start to feel like you cant go on just dig a little deeper and keep digging until you find the strength to get you back on track. you truely are such an inspiring amazing crazy person and I cant wait to hear all about your crazy adventure. love ya xxx ps sum pics? any pics? lol.

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 09:02 am

We love you Bev,keep safe, thinking of you. Were there every step you take, your tipunas are holding your hands, are are wondering like we are how mad you are. So proud of you.

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 08:50 am

Well done honey, the first Maori Kahungunu Wahine to attempt this one!! Have made a picture board at work, keeping up with your run, heaps of support from girls, went to delivery suite today, lots of interest from midwives there too. hope your'e getting enough rest at night, Dad and I watching your progress with pride, love you heaps Mummy XXX

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 08:40 am

Kia kaha Bev, past half way, you're almost there....you are so awsm well done xx

03 October 2011 03:05 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

MY MY.. What have I done!
Every step hurts. and Im sure Im seeing things.  Guys your blogs and support are keeping me going.  It is sooo hot out there 43c today.  no wind..  Im drinking but I cant get enough..  thank you everyone, I think yous when Im down... BUT NOT OUT!!!! xxxxx

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Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 06:58 pm

Awesome Bev keep going my friend purely Inspirational one day to go! Woohoo who walks 86km in a Day....My friend Bev does Lol!

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 06:45 am

Bev - only ONE day to go. GO GO GO GO. You CAN do it, I KNOW U CAN!!!! Your awesome - a MACHINE - keep stepping. By the way have you got a "counter" on??? Maria

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 06:44 am

Hey there bev, I dont know you but hope you got my previous message!. I cant but help keep an eye out on your progress as I have been where you have been and where you are going!!!. You are doing awesome - slowly but surely, inch by inch you are nailing that 250km. You have the hardest bit ahead now but believe me it is the best of all. Your journey will take you to new places in your mind and body, and will have an impact on your life forever - as it did me - so much so that I am in for the Atacama in 2012!!! But now you need to "suck it up and own the bastard" - I remember day 5 well - especially the meteor which was mind blowing ( once I realised it wasnt a hallucination!!) - especially in the dark with no one 2 hours in front or behind me to share it with - there is no gain without pain, this is what you have worked so hard for, and you will soon realise your full potential - once you have nailed day 5 the business is done my dear so kia kaha to you and in spirit I am there too. Regards megan

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 03:00 am

Havent heard from you, thinking you must be sorting out some kai. if you can eat, or at the medical tent being put back together, or having your blisters drained and just trying to survive and get your mind around toughing it out for the next day,Do your best and keepmoving and dont stop, just keep moving. I know that looking down in the sand is what you end up doing for long period of the walk, the pack, the heat, the sand. Keep trying to push your WILL babe.Whate ever you can give.To get this far is an achievement in its self"For Sure".You are among a group of special people who are driven and im sure you have come close to seeing your true self, your abilities, and seeing your capabilities and your limitations. I encourage you to do your best considering the opponent and opposition (The Sahara. remember that we still think you are special and that this is a GREAT achievement. see if you can do it to the end babe, and if so then awesome, and if not, then you did your best. Thats all that matters. what ever the result it wil make you a better person for it and you can get up again with the next challenge life will present either by choice or by your own choice. so if your still in then race then keep to the course, and use wisdom and your WILL to push you untill theres is no more to give. We love you and are hoping you are okay.Xxxx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 12:25 am

hey babe, I hear the camp is like a hospital ward, diariah every where spreading like wild fire, sounds hard out.Every one here at the Whare oranga Ake have been taking large interest in your progress especially the guys here, it makes their trouble seen so small. any way at work and though to check on your progress, I see you have come in and most likely slepping now so keep digging in there as it must be on your mind now, that your body is starting to tell you ENOUGH///, keep it going and keep focused on crossing the line if you can, eremember we are proud of you babe, you are doing extreemly well and keep the main thing the main thing and use wisdon and keep looking after yourself. Kids are well and we are all missing you. Love from us to you Xxxx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 08:12 pm

Oh my Gosh - i just saw two photos of you walking in stage 4. Looking focused, looking awesome. i have never been so proud of anyone in all my life. You are amazing Beverly TeHuia.xx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 08:05 pm

Hey sis, i go to bed at night inspired by you and wake every morning inspired all over again. Pointer sisters playing in Wellies in November - that'l be a fun weekend away aye?? love you - and have an awesome day today. xx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 07:54 pm

Watching your progress each day so inspired by you and so proud of you, can 'feel' it all, sense it all, what an awesome journey for you and we're beside you all the way, all our love from Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga xxx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 09:23 am

Kia Kaha Te Manawahine o Ngati-Mihiroa. Our Aroha,Admiration & Wairua riding with you Bev. Your Tipuna & whanau are with you every step of the Way.

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 08:20 am

ohh my gosh - aunty it sounds pretty hard but you are trying REALLY hard yourself too. lots of love from Peti.

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 08:11 am

hey aunty its kawa man ive been listening to what youve been saying and sounds as if its 100x harder than crocc country soo wishing you luck and KEEP ON GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 07:45 am

Just got back from the first school production, kids were buzzing and the production was mean as, Tiopira stubed his toe but was brave, Maia was the centre of attention bossing every one around.anyway good night and your parents and my mum are in for a treat.Tiopira asked if he can have his birthday when you are home so we will wait till then before we have it.anyway you will be in moe whenua at the moment so hope your body is feling some what rested ready for the next stage which is so much closer to the end.Chops chops is singing a song for you, ba ba black sheep have you any wool, one for da monster, one for the little girl whos in the lane, HI. Po Marie taku whaiapo Xxxx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 04:16 am

hey noticed other competitors doing simalar times as you such as , Nikita Sergient, Junqnam Park, Dainia Lukasevics, Michelle Kakade, Rene Gilbert, you must pass each other or walk with each other some times aye? any way just spoke to your mum and dad, we will meet up tomorrow for kai and then head down to see the kids school production.anyway , PROUD OF YOU. Keep it up babe and remember that programme " I shouldnt be alive" well it sounds like you that but remember you are getting water, some shade and some rest etc so keep it going. enjoy you k Bars if they aint all gone yet. Xxxx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 02:59 am

I noticed that 11 people had with drawn yesterday and now 2o people have with drwan for what ever reason and you are stil there, so you obviously are doing mean as and its challeging every one.would have love to be there doing it with you.anyway stay hard, keep grtting it babe.

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 02:57 am

I thank God for you every time i think of you. I thank God for your prescense, as its reminds me of the greatness we all possess but only a few of us harness. You are one of those few. I'm in awe of you. With every step you take you lift the expectation of each of us around our abilities. I salute you. One step at a time. Smile, give thanks, and just take one more step. Love you with all my heart.xxx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 02:44 am

Hey babe, just picked kids up from school, we having kai and getting ready to take the kids down for their first production tonight at 6pm.wil be staying in town till friday so that we can do school productions. saw a picture of you today the kids were happy to see you.we are well though it sounds like you are having it hard with heat,soreness, etc.kep one step in front of the next. your past half way now so all down hill form here aye, stay hard babe, the kids say, Maia: i miss you. Tiopira say, can i have my xbox 360 plus games.Chop chop says: I luv you. we miss you and keep pushing yourself. Saw you standing under a tend from the sun, you look like you were happy to be getting some shade and we saw you again today smiling so you must be okay aye. We love you Xxxx

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 01:14 am

KIA KAHA BEV,U ARE AMAZING,U HAVE TRAINED HARD DO THIS FOR U LOVE YOU

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 12:13 am

Finally, A photo - in the middle of page 6 stage 3. and you are smiling! and beautiful and strong and I am so proud to know you.I cried when I saw it. You are princess warrior.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 11:42 pm

Hey Bev finally seen a photo of you smiling and looking great. Pain? what pain? stage 3 completed Awesome ahievemnt and jojo's right you need to wash your sandy bum xox. ps dont forget to take the photos.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 11:01 pm

Geez rina!! where did you find that.. i know you didnt make it up coz its all spell correctly hahahahahahahaha... keep going bev. love you.... p.s you smell.. go wash your bum!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 10:30 pm

You do not know me but have clicked on your blog whilst following another kiwi - Kieron Berry - No 9. What you are doing is utterly FANTASTIC - it may not feel that way but it really is!! Hope stage 4 is a bit kinder than stage 3. If you see Kieron - say hi and tell him to keep going otherwise he'll have to do it all over again next year!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 09:51 pm

Hey Bev, You are absolutely amazing!! Keep up the great work, one foot in front of the other and just remember why you wanted to do this in the first place!! Aroha-tino-nui. Cheryl xox

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 09:05 pm

Hey My Friend, YOU CAN DO IT!! you are such an inspiration and that powerful mind will get you through, bet you stink now!! I would still hug you at the end (I think?) Just focus on a shower and good NZ Kai!! Love you Crazy girl

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 08:07 pm

Way to go Bev Hamburgers yeah talk it up my frend keep going matey Stage three and your talking burgers....lol! right behind you matey kia kaha!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 07:04 pm

Keep it up, you are doing great. We are watching your progress on the Internet. From Karsen Vesty one of Maia classmates.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 12:09 pm

U run because U can. When U get tired, remember those who can't run, what they'd give to have this simple gift U take for granted, and U run a little longer for them. U know they would do the same for U The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be STRONG. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy and perseverance...It is not age; it is not diet. It is your will to succeed..and YOUR will alone....

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 10:02 am

Way to go Bev....Im with Stella its good to see things not gud to talk to them though give it heaps my friend your such an inspiration to go to these far out countrys and do what you do crazzzzy take care my friend oh and if you see optimist prime say hello for me lol!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 08:43 am

Hey Bev,it takes alot of COURAGE AND STRENGTH to do what your doing....KIA KAHA... Arohanui Flo

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 08:35 am

Hey Bevvy you are a legend my friend. Such an inspirational woman, to go and do this challenge. I admire you so much. I too will be keeping tracks on your progress, big love and as Stelz says one day at a time. Kia kaha, wahine toa, mwah

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 05:39 am

hey babe, we have ben following your progress on line, the kids are missing you, the lucknow school is all aware of your epic journey and maia said today; mum can use a camel aye dad thats what my teacher said, Tiopira said; yes she can and chops chops said; i want to ride a camel, he he.anyway the desert is helping you find how far you can push yourself and find your true self and what you are made of.keep putting one step in front of the next, use wisdom and we love you Xxxx

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 05:09 am

hey babe, we are well here in Aotea, we have been mising you, all is well here at home.im sure you will lok deep inside and find yourself asking why, well the desert is helping you find you.your true self and what you are made of.so keep putting one foot pass the other, use wisdom and do your best every hour, every day, day by day.The kids have been talking about it at Luck now and the school is talking about you epic journey. maia said today; mum can use a camel aye dad cause thats what my teacher said.Tiopira said you can use a camel, chop chop said she wants to ride the camel.we love you Xxxx Kia mau to tumanako, kia u te tika, pumau te whakapono e, Mau tonu

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 03:23 am

Bev you are SO strong! You may see things but when we see you we see strength, courage and determination. One step at a time and keep up those fluids/electrolytes/ibuprofen etc. Go you good thing!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 02:43 am

I am also looking hard for a photo of #129. So walk right up to a photographer and tell the to post your photo so we can all see that you are alright.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 01:23 am

Kia Kaha our girl, well done to you, just keep thinking I'm an IronMaori every step Tino arohanui Waiora

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 01:09 am

hi poos. wooooow!! what have you gotten yourself into!!! cant believe your actually doing it. i was going through the photos and couldnt find one of you for ages and was thinking to myself " ett!!, this betch has just gone to egypt for a holiday!! shes not even doing the race..where is she!?!!" hahahah sooo we got that house me and my other mate lauren were going for. its brand new and real flash. il meet you at the airport after work :) will see if i can hire a car or borrow someones to come pick you up. i probly wont have a bed yet but im pretty sure an air bed or mattress will be better then the sand.. love you. keep your head up. so proud of you. xxx jojo

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 12:46 am

One day at a time Bev, what have u done indeed?.... Im praying for you really hard, Kimai's not here today but shes praying for you too with her mumbo jumbo stuff. I know you can push through the pain If anyone can you can, sleep well my friend its another day tomorrow. looking forward to your next update xoxox. PS i think it's ok to see things it's when you start talking to them it becomes a worry lol...

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 11:24 pm

You should worry if you are seeing penquins or polar bears. Other than that I'll bet there are lot of strange and unexpected things in the desert. I'll bet you never complain of the heat at home again. You'll just say- this is nothing, I remember the time I was treking across the sahara. It is tomorrow there as I write so in a few hours you wake up and go again. Sweet dreams my dear. Love you.

02 October 2011 03:18 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Sahara is kicking my booty!!!
Kia Ora everyone.  Thank you whanau for sending me your messages.   That means soooo much.  This event is kicking my backside.   Soooo hard!  finished today but is like nothing I have ever done.   These people are truely crazy...  I ll be thinking of you all tomrow.  It will help get me throu

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Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 09:01 am

Sending you heaps of aroha; watching your progress everyday; keep strong, we're so proud of you, mummy and daddy xx

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 08:59 am

Forgot to tell you, I went to Maia and Tiopira's school play tonight. They were cute, Tiopira says he needs you to hurry up, cause it's his birthday, and he wants to go camping. You'll be an expert at camping by the end of this. mummy

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 12:41 am

so proud of you Beverly and watching closely. You are so brave and strong. Love from all the whanau

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 09:18 pm

You are our inspiration Bev....TuMeke. We're with you all the way, kia kaha you're half way there, woohoo, tino arohanui xx

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 09:22 pm

You can do it ..... Woohoo pull from your strenght within gadget ...... you know you got this bev your a legend ..... way to go mate ... Love Kris

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 08:22 pm

Go go go gadget!!!! Told your ass to do some more training... move beach move get mad, get serious, sing your lil songs in your head. Take a deep breath in and if you feel lost remember were it is you are...The Sahara Desert!!! Walk if you need to one foot after another "All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking" - Fredrich Nietzsche German Philosopher Decide before the race the conditions that will cause you to stop and drop out. You don't want to be out there saying, Well gee, my leg hurts, I'm a little dehydrated, I'm sleepy, I'm tired, and its hot and windy. And talk yourself into quitting. If you are making a decision based on how you feel at that moment, you will probably make the wrong decision. Run every race like it's suicide: and it's a perfect day to die I dont know if any of this will help you or piss you off but please just remember we love you XXX Presley and Sister see you soon XOXO

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 10:42 am

Bev you dont know me but I did the sahara last year so I know every bit of what you are feeling! I am jealous that I am not there again!!. Pace yourself, listen to your body, be vigilant with your food and fluids. Take it check point at a time and rest heaps when you get in each nite - enjoy the scenery and everyone else on the course. Dont doubt anything, be strong and make your fears your friend!

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 10:28 am

You got this one sis!. It's all yours. one step at a time - we're all right there with you. i can't imagine what it is like, but i know deep down there is no one else i know who could get through this in one piece...and still be smiling!!. It's you Bev...it's all you!. Sending you love, Kia Maia e te wahine toa - Go Ngati Mihiroa!!.xx

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 08:16 am

Go Beverly the girl from Paki Paki - Kia Kaha my dear we are watching your progress. Love you

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 08:03 am

You can do it Bev thinking of you every day hahaha make sure you get a good sleep, dont eat all your food, and dont forget to take good pictures.looking forward to your updates xoxox.

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 12:15 am

You are amazing and crazy. Give it heaps darling. Will keep track to see how you go ....... don't forget to karakia, i will for you......

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 10:39 pm

Sooooooooooo proud Bev. Just keep getting out of bed and every step is one step closer to the finish. you are a LEGEND just for fronting up. Sending you strength Tony

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 10:25 pm

Oh wait, I thought you were going to a spa for 6 days. Perhaps the fact that there are only 150 people on a planet with 7 billion people should have been your first clue. If anyone can make it you can. Imagine Stuart waiting for you at the finish line... that's what I do when I'm spinning and my heart is about to max out. You are in our thoughts, each minute. Love you.

27 September 2011 09:04 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Kia Ora whanau, Im here safe. 4am cant sleep. off to bazzara and tarir square to see riot site and museum.... spot of shopping too... legs are restless, ready to go!! nothing got taken off me through customs.. (what customs ha). xxx

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Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 05:31 am

Hey babe, we have been following the progress you are making.we are missing you.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 05:27 am

hey babe, we are thinking of you

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 08:38 pm

i bet a cold tui would go down well about now.steven said he went to choices to see u but u had left that morning. he said he would rather be facing the big seas,hang in there darling think of u every minute. flynns off to school today to tell everyone about u.xxx

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 03:09 am

Hey babe, we just finished a titiro at the site, and saw some of your pre-match pictures.kicked your kumu aye, kia kaha.we just having kai and we all good

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 05:32 pm

Hope you are well we know you be fine can't wait for you to share your stories. Inspire is what you are do naturally. The Hokianga whanau

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 10:12 am

Heya! Your so fabulous!!!! your niece Peti i te rangi was showing off to her friend in the car today....'My Aunty's running through the desert in Eygpt'. hehe...i giggled, as i thought well that's a hard one to come back from!. But as BobI said, we are just so proud. You are truely an inspiration. Your strength, your courage and your attitute is all you need to get you through. We love you and think of you every day. Mum says..'tell her i say my karakia for her every morning at 7am'. so if you feel a pinch at around 6am in the morning, its just her. have a great day tomorrow..one step at a time. Arohateitei.XXXXX

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 01:08 am

You are crazy, but in a good way. My thoughts will be with you night and day 'til you're at the finish line. Love you. M

Posted On: 01 Oct 2011 09:38 am

Love you Aunty Bev!!! So so soo proud of you! its soo mind blowing to even think that my own aunty is half way around the world running through "THE" Sahara desert, that i only see in movies! such a loong way from Pakipaki, Mihiroa! Wel be cheering for you all the way !! Our love and prayers are with you my beautiful aunty x0x0x0 Kia Kaha, Kia Maia, Kia Manawanui

Posted On: 01 Oct 2011 03:07 am

kia ora my darling bevie aunty had a tearin my eye when i read in the hbtd paper that you are over in the sahara.all alone well with a 140 others but your aunties are not there running by you haha you go my darling all your nannies will be there with you all the way...LOVE YOU HEAPS and HEAPS xxxxxxxx

Posted On: 01 Oct 2011 03:06 am

kia kaha u brave girl,will be praying and cheering u on all the way.arohanui, the TIOPIRA MOHI WHANAU.XXX

Posted On: 29 Sep 2011 08:55 pm

Good luck Beverly. Looking forward to hearing about your success when you get back.

Posted On: 28 Sep 2011 07:50 am

Hello Beverly, good luck from NZ. Hey make sure you drink lots of water before the race to hydrate.