Namib Race Blogs 2014

Andes Leung

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Namib Race (2014) blog posts from Andes Leung

21 February 2014 03:09 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

No one you could see in front of you and no one you could see behind.

You seem running alone.

Sometimes there was hot sunny dry weather and sometimes there was complete darkness with cold chilling wind.

All you could hear was your own breathing. Ignoring all the pains.

You seem running alone.

Trying to use all my energy to catch up someone in front of me without seeing where he/she was.

When I was so tired, I always think of …Not easy to come to Jordan, many pre-races practice, lucky to get medicine from Raymond and Chris, unforgettable supports from you!

When there is a chance to do something, just want to do it, with full energy, with no regret.

Finally, I’ve finished in good shape. And in fact, I’m not running alone.

Great thanks for all the support from you! Missing you!

Comments: Total (6) comments

Leong Cheung

Posted On: 23 Feb 2014 03:09 am

Proud of you! Look forward to having you back. One long march ends, another starts. Life is a great journey of exploration

Dairy Wan

Posted On: 23 Feb 2014 02:59 am

Congratulations! You did it! Let's celebrate when you come back. Save the date.

Eva Chu

Posted On: 23 Feb 2014 12:26 am

Last day of the race!!! Congrats to u. Bring a bottle of sands for yourself , which is obstacle ,snacks, companion ...and most important .. Your Victory.

Francis Ngai

Posted On: 22 Feb 2014 05:26 pm

Big congrats and really really well done!!!!! Come back and drink!

helen chan

Posted On: 22 Feb 2014 10:26 am

Keep it up and good luck!!! Enjoy the experience!

Joe Koo

Posted On: 22 Feb 2014 06:07 am

Many of the participants are saying the Long March was tougher than they thought. Glad that you have finished in good shape. A few more km to go!

19 February 2014 02:16 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

An over 60s man, my campmate, has problem of legs for a long time. His doctor doesn’t recommend him to run anymore.

For sure he is not even running, but participating an ultra desert marathon with self supported weight. I see how many medicine he brings along!

When people asks why he is still doing this, he said I don’t know when I cannot do so.

Life is too short. Do whatever you want…NOW!

1 wish: my sister gets well soon.

Status report:

1.       Today back in good condition. Yeah! Nearly running all the trail (but with snail speed).

2.       Nose: 100% good, thanks for all your blessings. Probably I breathe in too many sands J

3.       Body: 90% good

4.       Spirit: 138% good

5.       The worst thing is no excuse for not trying my best in the long match tomorrow for 86km!

Mei Yee, I received your message but all in monster words. I guess you send in chinese. Probably I can only read English here.

Guess Mei Chu is well!

Joe and all, well received your emails and blessings, deeply thanks and they all help me to stay wellJ

Missing the beers, wines, crazy drinking party…and you!

Comments: Total (3) comments

Joe Koo

Posted On: 20 Feb 2014 06:30 pm

Live the moment!

Eva Chu

Posted On: 20 Feb 2014 02:45 pm

Time flies . Only a few days left in the desert. When u back to HK, we will meet the faces that u r missing now.... But I am sure that u will miss your days in the desert. Enjoy. Keep smiling. Not recommend big smile. Sand is not tasty . Eva

Leong Cheung

Posted On: 20 Feb 2014 01:13 pm

curious: how do you calculate your spirit at precisely 138%? amazing concentration or your head has started to spin....... convinced: indeed life is too short for regret. Dream big, be bold, go for it comrade: i am with you. we are all with you! Think how much work you will have to catch up when you come back. I am sure it gives you the extra will to continue on your long march! Come home SAFE!!! nothing else to say, save a Chat. Palmer for you when you are home la! Leong

18 February 2014 03:15 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

1 wish: My sister gets well soon!

Status report:

1.       Very windy and chilling. Keep running nose in the morning. A bit tired and slower than yesterday.

2.       Glad that when reaching the last checkpoint, nose stopped watering. Energy back, with a great run for the last 10km.

3.       Nose: 80% good

4.       Body: 90% good with blisterL

5.       Spirit: 130% good

Thanks all your messages. it adds my energy and spirit levelJ

Glad that julysa finished your first half marathon, congrats

Btw, dairy and candy, your messages appears as monsters, can’t read…

Missing the beers, wines…and you!

Comments: Total (3) comments

Dairy Wan

Posted On: 23 Feb 2014 03:04 am

Supporting you from Hong Kong. You can read all messages when you come home. See you..

Joe Koo

Posted On: 19 Feb 2014 05:49 am

Andes, Don't run too fast. The photographers could only capture you one time so far. Cheers, Joe

Adam Shek

Posted On: 19 Feb 2014 03:39 am

you ROCK man!! Keep it up and run more cities

17 February 2014 02:06 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Few wishes:

1.       My sister gets well soon!

2.       The run our city crews, add oil!

Weather condition:

1.       Heavy rains on the first nite and race day. Very cold.

2.       2nd day we got very nice weather with sunshine for the whole day!

My status report:

1.       Nose: 60% good – I get cold and keep running nose; especially today (2nd day), never stop watering!

2.       Body: 90% good – just the foot have some pains. That’s very good already!

3.       Spirit: 120% good – Will keep going!

Thanks for friends’ blessing. Still few races to go, will take care, add oil and enjoy!

Missing the beers and wines…and you!

Comments: Total (11) comments

Doris Leung

Posted On: 19 Feb 2014 07:17 am

Andes, just think here is SO COLD in Hong Kong, keep adding COOL for you!!

Rosanna Choi

Posted On: 19 Feb 2014 02:15 am

Andes: you are our hero ! Let's have another round of crazy drinking to celebrate !

helen chan

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 03:43 pm

Lucky that u r in a desert...your runny nose will dry up quickly! Haha! Keep up with your spirit. All the Best!

Francis Ngai

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 03:42 pm

Hey Andes, felt lost of not being with you this time, but you did great job, even on not 100% condition. Proud of you, my friend, and we will all pray for you here!!!! Go Go Go, Run for us!!! Francis

Julysa Lam

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 10:38 am

Then keep on n hope ur running can get well soon. SUPPORT! ADD OIL!

Elaine Fong

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 06:41 am

Drink more water and stay cool!

Joe Koo

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 05:35 am

Breathe in more sand. It will help block the nose and it will stop running. :P

Leong Cheung

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 02:44 am

We are all with you! Keep up the excellent work. Celebrate when you are back! Leong

Leong Cheung

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 02:44 am

We are all with you! Keep up the excellent work. Celebrate when you are back! Leong

Leong Cheung

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 02:44 am

We are all with you! Keep up the excellent work. Celebrate when you are back! Leong

Leong Cheung

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 02:44 am

We are all with you! Keep up the excellent work. Celebrate when you are back! Leong

17 November 2013 12:21 pm (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

My Training Plan is to participate one race per month in order to train for Sahara Race.
Sep: Singapore Ultra Marathon 100km
Oct: Hong Kong 50km
Nov: Fuji Marathon 42km
Dec: Lantau 50km

Many new experience and new routes i tried since Aug to now.

Wish all participants finished in good shape!

Comments: Total (6) comments

Candy Lam

Posted On: 18 Feb 2014 12:00 am

第二天的感覺如何?萬里黃沙是否有些悶了?加油!支持你!

Julysa Lam

Posted On: 17 Feb 2014 04:40 pm

Passed Day 2, OK? It shld b better as adapted n lighter bag! Add oil...Fighting Support!

Eva Chu

Posted On: 16 Feb 2014 03:14 pm

Excited running in the desert? Enjoy and take good care of yourself .

Dairy Wan

Posted On: 16 Feb 2014 02:27 pm

今天起步辛苦嗎?有冇食沙飽? 剛睇完哈里王子北極零下30度慈善行,你想想就覺得現在涼快多!我哋會支持你! 加油!Fighting! 파이팅!

Candy Lam

Posted On: 16 Feb 2014 09:12 am

Hey, 第一天的感觉如何?在沙漠跑是不是滿口都是沙?加油吖,我地keep住同你打氣!

Julysa Lam

Posted On: 16 Feb 2014 06:50 am

Hei, how's ur 1st Day run? Good feel n good shape? Finally I finished my 1/2 Marathon in ard 2hr 28 min! Break my own record!