At the MDS Finish line after 250km

At the MDS Finish line after 250km

Day 3 & more sand . . .

Day 3 & more sand . . .

Representing Malaysia and the MAF/MAC

Representing Malaysia and the MAF/MAC

Ammar, the Jordanian who kept me moving on the 82km stage

Ammar, the Jordanian who kept me moving on the 82km stage

South Asian & South East Asians

South Asian & South East Asians

Relaxing after the 82km stage with Angela above the campsite

Relaxing after the 82km stage with Angela above the campsite
Ralph Justin Dixon
Race ID Number: 580



Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Ralph MDS Blog Day 6

The penultimate stage is over - our 42.2km today felt like a breeze after the 82km overnight stage. But it was much cooler with cross winds and some light and high cloud cover. Probably a chilly mid 30's today. I am very tired, and started talking to my water bottle at some stage, but was soon joined by Paul from HK who kept me company and chatting for the last few km. Tomorrow last stage 21km - the problem being that the last 6km is across stupid sand dunes. Nights are cold but I slept like a log last night for 9 hrs and have learned to cocoon myself in the sleeping bag and did not get up for anything. Luckily the Koreans were also very tired and did not chat or re-pack their bags at 3am. My tent mates and others I have met are just great. Looking forward to warm bath, good food, seeing my family, friends, colleagues and friends at MAF. I did not realise the race would be this tough, but I am finding comfort in the fact that I will be helping people in Sarawak through you all.

2 comments:

  1. Your are our Super Hero! Our heartiest congratulations on your defeat of the Sahara Massacre. Now, no two-bit so-call marathoners would dare mess with you. Besides being the champ, you are a funny guy too.

    We can all imagine your puppetry with your water bottle. But hey, don't knock that water bottle. He was the one who kept you going and we hope you did bring him home. ha, ha, ha.

    We are really looking forward to seeing you home soon.

    S&P

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  2. Hahaha, you didn't realise it was gonna be that tough!!! Didn't I tell you not to do it? Did I go white as a sheet when you said you were thinking about it? Didn't I say I'd instructed my wife to shoot me in the head if she ever heard me talking about doing it again? What more could I have done?

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