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Day 20: Treadmill
- March 23, 2010
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Day 20: an exhausting day for Christina as she really struggles with her heavy sleds and the treadmill effect of the moving ice;
I was cut off again, so I will try one more time. Today is Monday March 22nd. My position is 84.1836 North and 81.0008 West. This, if you remember is not much better than the position I was on the 17th of March. So it’s not surprising that it wasn’t with the usual enthusiasm that I entered my tent and turned my GPS on this evening. Partly because I had it on intermittently during the day to see with any luck if the sweat that I was producing was being reflected in anyway in my movement forward. Knowing that it hadn’t, I didn’t really want to have the bad news. So I stand 635 Kilometers to the pole, which is right now a treadmill. And I rack my brain thinking of what to do, how to tackle this, and I’m reminded again that, you know, the Arctic is a valiant opponent and that it will throw at you what it wants and it’s not good enough to just show up on the day, it’s much more than that. And now with my heavier sleds since my re-supply yesterday with food and fuel for 37 days, I’m having to double carry through even some of the lower rubble because the over 100 kilos is just almost twice my body weight and it’s just too difficult to maneuver over the rubble. I have felt how intensely I don’t want to fail and every step is motivated by the desire to conquer this but I also realize that it will ultimately be up to mother nature, and if she stops this treadmill, I can move forward and I can progress at a reasonable pace. For now I go to bed absolutely knackered but ready to give it another go tomorrow. That’s it from me, nighty night.
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4th grade marymount students says: Dear Christina,
We hope that mother nature works with you today!! We, your friends at marymount, are truly with you and wish we could be with you to hold your hand. We will be in touch tomorrow.
Class 40 Marymount School Rome
4th grade marymount students says: Dai Christina non ti arrendere….ce la puoi fare…noi siamo con te per raggiungere il tuo obiettivo. Un forte abbracio da 4D
p.s. non dimenticare che ti ammiriamo
You’re being tested Mamma but you’re made of the right stuff. Just hang in there and it’ll start going your way. Know it feels like you’re going nowhere but you’re holding your ground. The treadmill will stop and you will fly forward.
Keep going xx D
Was great talking to you yesterday. Dig deep girl, just keep moving, do all the hours you can! You will break free and move forward.
Love you loads
Hannah
xx
Gina Corsello says: I am constantly impressed and inspired by your will. Life is so full of challenges. Challenges that come at us weather we seek them out or not. You are taking on a lifetime of challenges by choice and your struggle is a symbol of life. For me, you are doing what one should. You are looking life in the eye and challenging yourself. You are living your life to its fullest. When things get tough, as I am seeing they constantly are, remember that. This is your life. You are chosing to live. You are capable of anything you desire. You are doing what you are meant to do. Enjoy!
Thank you!
Andrea Bernabei says: Dear Christina,
I hope you will do good this days, and I hope mother nature will help you now in the journy, and you will keep going on throught the northpole.
With Love
Andrea
Michael Shanker says: Hey Christina,
Wow! Sounds like a battle of will s. It reminds me of battleing head winds but really no comparison.
I know you can reach even ferther down inside yourself for this challange! You are so bad ass … Keep it going… like the little train that could.
Cheering you on!
Michael
I hope you get a good rest! I hope you’ll make progress tomorrow!!!!! Here in Marymount School Rome we have been listening to your audios. We are all hoping and wishing that you will make it to the North Pole soon!!!!! Good luck!!!
Sincerely,
Nika 4z
Marymount School Rome
Alex a fourth grade marymount student says: good job keep going
Gary Perkins says: Good luck, keep going and keep smiling…
I didn’t think doing 43 marathons in 52 days was possible, but Eddie Izzard, the comedian, did it.
You can do this.
Robert Morrisson Atwater says: Christina dig really deep!you are so strong this is nothing
you are getting closer by the hr to your final destination!!
Mother nature will let you through HOLD ON!!
The Prize is yours for the taking!!
OcĂ©ane Marymount 4z Student says: Go Christina!!!!!!!!!!!!!You’ll see,you will reach the North Pole before you expect it.Mother Nature will help you,i’m sure.Go on Christina!!!!!!!!
sarah hills says: Hang in there Christina! Tomorrow is a new day!
giulia 4th grade student marymount says: Christina dimentica i tuoi problemi e guarda avanti. So che ce la puoi fare. Da Giulia 4O
sarah O'Keefe says: Things have a way of working out, ‘hold the line!’ you will get through. Sarah xxx
Aaron says: Take Turtle steps. You will get there.
We all love your courage and bravery.
Take heart and know we are all with you no matter what.
Love,
Aaron & Arlene
MR Clean says: Christina: You are attempting what many have not acomplished..Pity parties with your competitors is not wise…Dig Deep..KMS (Keep mouth shut) endure and play the game..
Last ditch effort: Make a sacrifice to Sedna..Sedna the arctic goddess needs a token to allow for safe productive passage..Cut your hair(Dont be stingy..Cut it all off and offer it to Sedna..If you do this your chances are +60% that you will make lat 86..If you dont..then we will see you same time same place with a new sense of humility
Forza Christina! Ti seguo ogni giorno e sono sicuro che arriverai!
Saluti from Stuttgart/Germany!
Pasquale
clara from 4z marymount,rome says: Dear Christina,
I am sorry that you are so close to where you were a few days ago. Lets hope mother nature can help you. Keep on trying. I know you can do it.
Sincerely,
Clara
Chiara, Marymount 4Z says: I am very sorry that you had to start from where you really were three or four days ago, but only for this reason you don’t have to stop. I can’t wait to see you! I have about onethousand questions to ask you. I wish you good luck!
Your friend,
Chiara
You’re awesome – go Cristina!