This is tough.

**Mallee Boy** · 05-18-2009, 10:10 PM

Disclaimer: Written by a proud Dad.

My son, always a keen walker, said some time ago that he was doing a desert walk. I must admit to NOT fully understanding what he was getting himself into....but I do now.

I am incredibly proud of him and the effort he has put into this. My utmost respect (and best wishes) goes not only to my son, Jason (contestant No 160), but every entrant. A truly superhuman test of endurance, both physical & mental.

RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009 Official Website

PS: did I say I was proud of my boy!!

KrisK10D · 05-18-2009, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Disclaimer: Written by a proud Dad.

My son, always a keen walker, said some time ago that he was doing a desert walk. I must admit to NOT fully understanding what he was getting himself into....but I do now.

I am incredibly proud of him and the effort he has put into this. My utmost respect (and best wishes) goes not only to my son, Jason (contestant No 160), but every entrant. A truly superhuman test of endurance, both physical & mental.

RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009 Official Website

PS: did I say I was proud of my boy!!

Nice ranking. WTG Aussie

Personally... running through a desert for fun is madness but have ever right to be a proud Dad

Damn Brit · 05-18-2009, 10:43 PM

You've got every right to be damn proud mate.

**Sailor** · 05-19-2009, 07:49 AM

Congrats to you and Jason. What an accomplishment!!

Jer

daacon · 05-19-2009, 11:33 AM

Hat off to your boy Grant indeed a noble accomplishment. I will raise a glass in his honor (just to keep hydrated here eh

)

**Mallee Boy** · 05-19-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Hat off to your boy Grant indeed a noble accomplishment. I will raise a glass in his honor (just to keep hydrated here eh

)

Thanks Jer, but the credit is all his.

Dave...thats a big hat to be taking off too...trust the glass is of a comparable size..??
actually Dave, I thought maybe you & me could tackle one of these...one day...some time...in the future...................................:ugh:

**RichardS** · 05-19-2009, 04:15 PM

I'm breaking into a cold sweat here just thinking about it. Congratulations to Jason.

netuser · 05-19-2009, 04:32 PM

Will he be taking a pentax for the photo log

?

**Mallee Boy** · 05-19-2009, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by netuser

Will he be taking a pentax for the photo log

?

nah....he's a nikon man. Hey, as a parent you can only set the example, if they follow or not is their choice.
I would doubt he is carrying any camera (also has a Lumix p&s), as they have to carry everything, so weight is a major issue for them.

Tomorrow they have 100km to deal with, think a few of them will be camping out. The last day is 25 km across sand dunes...a nice fun way to finish off.

damned if I could do it.

fractal · 05-19-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

damned if I could do it.

Amen to that. All the best to your son and all the contestants involved. Tough probably does not describe what they are going to go through, or have been through. The toughest thing i have to go through in my life was an 11 hour bus ride in Burma and i was happy i made it through that.

25kms across sand dunes.. holy christ. Indeed hats off to him.

daacon · 05-20-2009, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Thanks Jer, but the credit is all his.

Dave...thats a big hat to be taking off too...trust the glass is of a comparable size..??
actually Dave, I thought maybe you & me could tackle one of these...one day...some time...in the future...................................:ugh:

haha nice it is a big ol'e hat and the glass with probably hold ohhh let's say 12oz but it will hold 12oz many times haha.

I hope so Australia / New Zealand is on the bucket list for sure. And it will be half the price without dragging the rug rats whom are well old enough now if they want to come the need to pay

**Mallee Boy** · 05-23-2009, 02:09 AM

The last leg is under way. Jason starts in 90th position. some 25% of the original 214 starters have dropped out.
Unfortuneatley for Jason (& a number of others) he is injured and carrying on courtesy of some pain killers, determined to finish.
Fortuneatley for Jason (& a number of others) the last leg is only 10km....and they have the lure of cold beer & pizza waiting for them at the finish line.

If the last 10k doesn't get em, then the beer on top of the pain killers surely will.

An amazing effort by an amazing group of people. I am applauding.
Cheers
Grant (...did I say I wa......)

KrisK10D · 05-24-2009, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

and they have the lure of cold beer & pizza waiting for them at the finish line.

Well... with the temptation of beer and pizza at the finish line, who wouldn't run across a desert?

**Ash** · 05-24-2009, 04:30 AM

Great achievement. Even by just finishing.
Pass on the congrats for us!

05-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	This is tough. Disclaimer: Written by a proud Dad. My son, always a keen walker, said some time ago that he was doing a desert walk. I must admit to NOT fully understanding what he was getting himself into....but I do now. I am incredibly proud of him and the effort he has put into this. My utmost respect (and best wishes) goes not only to my son, Jason (contestant No 160), but every entrant. A truly superhuman test of endurance, both physical & mental. RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009 Official Website PS: did I say I was proud of my boy!!

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05-18-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Disclaimer: Written by a proud Dad. My son, always a keen walker, said some time ago that he was doing a desert walk. I must admit to NOT fully understanding what he was getting himself into....but I do now. I am incredibly proud of him and the effort he has put into this. My utmost respect (and best wishes) goes not only to my son, Jason (contestant No 160), but every entrant. A truly superhuman test of endurance, both physical & mental. RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009 Official Website PS: did I say I was proud of my boy!! Nice ranking. WTG Aussie Personally... running through a desert for fun is madness but have ever right to be a proud Dad

05-18-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	You've got every right to be damn proud mate.

05-19-2009, 07:49 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Congrats to you and Jason. What an accomplishment!! Jer

05-19-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Hat off to your boy Grant indeed a noble accomplishment. I will raise a glass in his honor (just to keep hydrated here eh )

05-19-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Hat off to your boy Grant indeed a noble accomplishment. I will raise a glass in his honor (just to keep hydrated here eh ) Thanks Jer, but the credit is all his. Dave...thats a big hat to be taking off too...trust the glass is of a comparable size..?? actually Dave, I thought maybe you & me could tackle one of these...one day...some time...in the future...................................:ugh:

05-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#7
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	I'm breaking into a cold sweat here just thinking about it. Congratulations to Jason.

05-19-2009, 04:32 PM	#8
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Will he be taking a pentax for the photo log ?

05-19-2009, 07:04 PM	#9
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Originally posted by netuser Will he be taking a pentax for the photo log ? nah....he's a nikon man. Hey, as a parent you can only set the example, if they follow or not is their choice. I would doubt he is carrying any camera (also has a Lumix p&s), as they have to carry everything, so weight is a major issue for them. Tomorrow they have 100km to deal with, think a few of them will be camping out. The last day is 25 km across sand dunes...a nice fun way to finish off. damned if I could do it.

05-19-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Originally posted by Mallee Boy damned if I could do it. Amen to that. All the best to your son and all the contestants involved. Tough probably does not describe what they are going to go through, or have been through. The toughest thing i have to go through in my life was an 11 hour bus ride in Burma and i was happy i made it through that. 25kms across sand dunes.. holy christ. Indeed hats off to him.

05-20-2009, 07:59 AM	#11
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Thanks Jer, but the credit is all his. Dave...thats a big hat to be taking off too...trust the glass is of a comparable size..?? actually Dave, I thought maybe you & me could tackle one of these...one day...some time...in the future...................................:ugh: haha nice it is a big ol'e hat and the glass with probably hold ohhh let's say 12oz but it will hold 12oz many times haha. I hope so Australia / New Zealand is on the bucket list for sure. And it will be half the price without dragging the rug rats whom are well old enough now if they want to come the need to pay

05-23-2009, 02:09 AM	#12
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	The last leg is under way. Jason starts in 90th position. some 25% of the original 214 starters have dropped out. Unfortuneatley for Jason (& a number of others) he is injured and carrying on courtesy of some pain killers, determined to finish. Fortuneatley for Jason (& a number of others) the last leg is only 10km....and they have the lure of cold beer & pizza waiting for them at the finish line. If the last 10k doesn't get em, then the beer on top of the pain killers surely will. An amazing effort by an amazing group of people. I am applauding. Cheers Grant (...did I say I wa......)

05-24-2009, 02:26 AM	#13
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by Mallee Boy and they have the lure of cold beer & pizza waiting for them at the finish line. Well... with the temptation of beer and pizza at the finish line, who wouldn't run across a desert?

05-24-2009, 04:30 AM	#14
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Great achievement. Even by just finishing. Pass on the congrats for us!