Kobus phoned from his mobile, he found an area with reception while en route in a landrover, presumably to the last base camp. Saturday's "fun run" has been cancelled, as the organisers could not find a safe area of ground for another bivouac. So the ground conditions must still be soft after last weekend's storms.
Kobus sounds invigorated and enthusiastic about everything - not even daunted at having to hand in his remaining full english breakfasts, as he's now relishing french canteen food. He said the docs caught up with him between checkpoint 1 and checkpoint 2, about 8 hours into Stage 3 (must be about 5pm on Wednesday, then) and found him dehydrated, shuffling, in intense pain and delirious. He says he just could not get his mind to make his legs go faster. He refused to stop, but when they returned to check him again and pointed out that he had only managed 100 yards in the last 10 minutes... He was given the option of returning to the hotel or the base camp, but opted to keep his tent-mates company (sorry about the snoring again, guys!). He was absolutely gutted at having to stop.
He says it is the toughest thing he ever did and he did not know before that it is possible to have so much pain: "you can not describe it, you have to experience it". He's full of admiration for the other competitors and he's loved being part of it all.
I asked him if he wants to go again next year? "We'll talk about it," he said. So that means yes.
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Well done, Kobus. That's courage. Hope you raise a lot of money.
Well done Kobus, to get as far as you did in what were very challenging conditions is a huge achievement in itself! It was a pleasure sharing the desert adventure with you, and it was lovely to see you at the finish line on that last day, giving out encouragement and congratulations.
I know you will be back and that you will complete it next time!
Steph
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