Racing the Planet

[Guest buster321c]

The Gobi March (China) 2009 will take place in Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang Province, China, in an area currently closed to foreigners -- special permits will be issued to official competitors in the Gobi March 2009. The course will cover roughly 250 kilometers -- six stages over seven days. The expected terrain will include many river crossings, rocky terrain, gorges, mountains, donkey trails and long expanses of flat desert. The altitude is expected to reach almost 10,000 feet (3000 meters). The course may be modified daily depending on expected waters levels of the rivers or poor weather conditions. Dust and/or sand may prevent or severely limit visibility also requiring adjustments to the course. The daily stage names and distances are as follows:

 

 

Stage 1: Canyons and Camels (38 kilometers)

 

Stage 2: Mars in the Gobi (40 kilometers)

 

Stage 3: The Farmlands of Langerville (40 kilometers)

 

Stage 4: Stairway to Heaven (42 kilometers)

 

Stage 5: The Long March (79 kilometers)

 

Stage 6: The Final Steps to the Tomb of Kashgary (12 kilometers)

 

 

 

 

The M.D. at work has flown out to take part in this `Ultra Race ` And he`s been in training for a few months , running to work and back , in the rain , sleet and snow . Its one of many of these type of events hes done , all raising money for charity , from running the Sahara Desert , to running through the Himalayas . This time its going to Help for Hero`s , and i just wanted to say , Good Luck Dave , im sure you`ll be fine , its a fantastic thing that these guys are doing and they need all the support they can get .

 

 

http://www.4deserts.com/gobimarch/