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Namib Race (2016) blog posts from Jack Fierstadt

06 May 2016 08:08 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Hello Everyone: I am writing this for the second time now as technology out here can be sketchy. First of all Stage 3 and 4 were incredibly hot.

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Zach Fierstadt

Posted On: 09 May 2016 07:43 pm

Great work! Glad to hear your foot isn't falling off. Stay sharp pops

Ken Stickney

Posted On: 08 May 2016 10:23 pm

Way to go Jack. You are truly an inspiration and an amazing person. I look forward to hearing your stories when you get back. I will buy you a nice tall cold beer too.

Vanessa Fierstadt

Posted On: 07 May 2016 04:12 pm

Wow what can I say!! Well a lot about my dad!! You are so amazing! So proud of you. Man that's going to be one of the best showers of your life possibly!! Followed by the best beverage as well. Nessa also is prescribing you a nice big heavenly meal!!! I love you dad-e-o!! Catch ya on the flip side

howard cohen

Posted On: 06 May 2016 09:01 pm

Way to go JAcko... or is that Jackal.... since you survived out there like one of the local animals.. You made good choices out there and prevailed. Proud of you man.... one more stage to go and then it's Miller time... or I expect something higher end.... Look forward to hearing about the adventure... so we can start planning new ones..... H

04 May 2016 01:52 am (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa

Hello All: First of all, thank you for all the emails as each one has lifted my spirt. I just finished a very tough Stage 3. It was very hot and totally exposed today. Dehydration is alive and well out here. I am doing fine but the suffering is palpable. There were several times today I needed to dig deep and press on. Special thanks to trail pals Phi and Karen for keeping the pace. I didn

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Lori Joelson

Posted On: 06 May 2016 01:37 am

Had a margarita in your honor today...or maybe 3!!! It's Cinco De Mayo...here! Just kidding only had one!! Love ya! We will have some when you get back! Go Man Go!'

Larry Gibbs

Posted On: 06 May 2016 01:16 am

Not too slow - Not to fast - just half fast . . . (pause for laughter). Still in the top half - way to go - - When you get back - Do the margaritas go inside or outside the body? Keep up the good work -

Dan Gaby

Posted On: 05 May 2016 04:41 pm

You are doing GREAT Jack ---- Keep it up!!!

Fred Rotenberg

Posted On: 05 May 2016 03:49 am

Wow...bum foot and still in the top half of the race after stage 4. Great job. By the way are the martini's in the Sahara really dry? Ask the bartender for double olives to replenish the sodium. Goal is in sight...Barcelona 5/27/16. First ones on me.

Howard Cohen

Posted On: 05 May 2016 01:31 am

Dude. You're "Not Dead Yet"! Carry the torch on the leg day for your fellow NDY buddies. Thinking of you when I slogged out a 12 miler yesterday on pavement and got some blisters. Really I never get them training but I must have been channeling you. Charge on buddy!

Zach Fierstadt

Posted On: 04 May 2016 11:04 pm

Doin good work! Almost to the finish, stay safe. Xoxoxo

Judd Morris

Posted On: 04 May 2016 09:19 pm

Go Jack!!!! Very cool. Stage 4 is complete. You are amazing. Almost there. I told Kathy we owe you a dinner. We're buy'n, your choice, anywhere with a "Drive-Thru".

Vanessa Fierstadt

Posted On: 04 May 2016 08:24 pm

Love checking in and seeing you've written on the blog! It calms my soul knowing your safe and still kickin arse! So very proud of you! Can't wait to give you big hugs and buy you a few cold ones when you get home ;) love yous always Nessa face

Joel Justice

Posted On: 04 May 2016 08:22 pm

Hang in there Jack!! You have already done a great job, more than most will ever run in a lifetime!!!!

Larry Gibbs

Posted On: 04 May 2016 04:38 am

Blister - FYI - - I just read that there is lots of research of blister avoidance using the thin surgical tape. Have you heard it? Do you have any? Got a great deal at the market today - - tell you about it when you get back. Keep up the good work - -

Lori Joelson

Posted On: 04 May 2016 03:30 am

We are all thinking of you!! You can do this and you will have some great stories to tell!! xoxoxo Love, Lori,Jonah and Marko

02 May 2016 09:46 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Well, Stage 1 is done and the foot is getting a needed rest. The actually rolled out steady for me and I hit checkpoint 1 ahead of schedule. Between checkpoint 1 and 2 I saw a sand viper on its morning cruise. Given my injury I had a pretty good day finishing in a sand storm in a bit over 5 hours. I plan on rolling it back tomorrow. The desert here is stark and is stunning where it meets the coast. The wind was a factor today but mostly at our back except for a few sections. All my love to Cathy for her unending support which, without, I wouldn

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David Mans

Posted On: 04 May 2016 10:26 pm

Hang in there buddy. Everyone here in Pasadena has you on their minds. We are very proud of you.

Rick Stein

Posted On: 04 May 2016 03:31 am

Keep it going Jack..You're a stud.. I have the beer ready when you return.. Hope you're foot is holding up. Rick

Howard Cohen

Posted On: 03 May 2016 10:43 pm

Dude. Nice report. Any pics of the sand viper? You are running smart and that strategy will get you to the finish. Chow down! More calories early and begging for food later is a winning combination. Carpe Diem H

Vanessa Fierstadt

Posted On: 03 May 2016 07:56 pm

Daddy-e-o!!! So freakin proud of you!! Sounds amazing . Hope you also got my email after stage 1!! Keep on keepin on!!!

Larry Gibbs

Posted On: 03 May 2016 07:37 pm

Way to go - 3 stages down - still in the top hundred - I hope the foot's becoming more tolerable. I just figured out you're 8 hours ahead of us here in LA - so, now about 8:30PM - dinner and a good sleep - Talk to you later

Dan Gaby

Posted On: 03 May 2016 02:23 pm

Jack - Good first day results! Keep it going.

Larry Gibbs

Posted On: 03 May 2016 02:44 am

Sent a couple e-mails - not sure if you got them - - Proud of you kid - doing great - keep up the good work - glad the foot's a bit better -

sharon fierstadt

Posted On: 02 May 2016 10:59 pm

Wishing you more luck. Hope your foot is good. This iss my 3rd email I hope you got the other tow. Love you, Mom

Zach Fierstadt

Posted On: 02 May 2016 10:07 pm

Good job! Keep up the good work.

jack fierstadt

Posted On: 02 May 2016 05:30 pm

love you! Hang in there. Mom and Mark

Fred Rotenberg

Posted On: 02 May 2016 02:33 pm

Keep posting...especially interested in the culinary delights. What night will you be at the chef's table? Seriously, stay safe and smart.