improvstone wrote:Plus if you like, a nice jog across the Nullarbor should ensure that you have no problems with the Sahara. At the same time you can send the shadows off to some great holiday spots.
Prufrock wrote:Alan,Good to have you back! Sorry things did not work out the way you wanted. I would say that in this race you represented yourself quite well. Way to gutt it out. But always best to stop before permanent injury sets in.I know your not feeling great about your experience now, but that will change. Congrats on this accomplishment (and yes, it is an accomplishment).Martin
improvstone wrote:deimos3428 wrote:50,000th Acaeum post! What do I win? A trip to Frasier Island to be chased by wild Dingos ....
deimos3428 wrote:50,000th Acaeum post! What do I win?
killjoy32 wrote:well its funny how you reflect on things. i am sat here, even now, saying to myself "maybe i should have just kept going", but then i remember when i was there and it was probably the worst pain i have even put myself through and it kinda puts a different perspective on the reflecting....well i am up for giving it another bash, so who knows
MShipley88 wrote:You want to do this again?
improvstone wrote:MShipley88 wrote:You want to do this again?Its OK he took his Salve of Protection Against Sand Storms. Adds +6 to all saves against skin rashes and lasts for 2 - 4 days.
killjoy32 wrote:hey i tell you mike, you need more than that when a real storm blasts up around you. the stinging feeling from the sand blasting at you aint pleasant at all and after like an hour of it, you really dont wanna be there
killjoy32 wrote:but then thats part of the challenge though i guess. overcoming all adversity. injury got in my way this time, but now i know what to expect, i will prepare for the worst and hopefully not fall foul of the same problems again.
Kingofpain89 wrote:But I would want to do it again if I were in your shoes.
improvstone wrote:And this is why I reckon you are a winner. You pushed yourself right to that edge where any further would be suicidal. Not many people can claim to have done what you have!
my groin was in danger of unfeasibly large boils.
Kingofpain89 wrote:my groin was in danger of unfeasibly large boils. Ok...needless to say I would rather have frostbite!