4th January day 54
Energy low, enthusiasm is high..
Friday,4th January, day 54, 95km to go 1,052 km of manhauling done.
S 89.1622, w 082.0740
Camp; Falvey Family;
It’s really been a hard day today, we are wasted from our 54 days of walking, skiing, pulling and at times crawling at a snails pace. Our energy is low, but our enthusiasm is high.
From here on in for the next 96 km we will be pushing forward on adrenaline and our want to get to the pole.
2 milestones today.
We have just crossed into 89 degrees south and have come below the 100km mark to go. We are now in the final leg of our challenge. We are hobbling along at a steady pace.
Our target is to cover between 23 to 24 km per day regardless of what conditions are thrown at us. We want to arrive at the pole on Tuesday evening all going well.
The ultimate challenge;
This undertaking is one of mans greatest adventures and challenges and is equivalent to running 55 consecutive marathons. I’m very proud of how our small Irish team has performed in going to the edge of their physical abilities. We are not a nation were this type of effort or challenge is normal. But we do have a great connection with Antarctic.
Tonight we prepare for another day of pulling and our minds are now focused on getting through the next few days in this harsh but amazing landscape of ice.
The terrain has changed to a flatter and more consistent snow conditions.
Altitude;
On top of the effort of pulling we now also have to content with altitude. We are now at a height of 2800 meters and the team are also suffering from headaches and shortness of breath. Let tomorrow roll on and pray it brings us a little closer to our goal.
Good night, its cold here as I wish you an enjoyable Friday night back in Ireland.
Also, check out Shauns blog
And Jon’s blog
More info in the team page.
camp; Falvey Family.
I’d like to dedicate this camp to those who love me and have stood by me, both in the good and bad times.
To my sons Brian and Patrick. To Marie who have rared them in my absence. I have always tried to be the best father a man can be, but I have had my failings. Also to Lydia, Patricks partner who have become part of our family.
To mum and dad, who have mentored me to be the type of person I am. To my brothers and sisters.
I dedicate this campsite to my family with love.
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