I set off for Alta airport by bus at 3am this morning, and we covered two stages of the race (in the opposite direction, of course) in under two hours. We crossed the bleak Sennalandet again in wind and pouring rain, and of course saw reindeer by the thousand.
Since I woke at 2:30am, I just can't stop eating or thinking about food. My brain and body have gone into ravenous overdrive. As I'm spending all day on planes or hanging about in Norwegian airports (Alta, Tromsö and now Oslo), my credit card has been hit with the equivalent of the GDP of a third world country. Happy now, Mastercard?
Mmmm, just spotted a Pizza Hut....lucky I've nearley finished this shrimp baguette.
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So glad to hear you are eating lots and frequently. Listen to your body it really needs food now and lots of it!! I suggest you go to the Pizza Hut and grab a pizza or two for the plane to Heathrow.
Chat later, love ya
Hey Russell,
I was just passing around the latest tempting email from Godiva, a luscious drink called a Chocolixir. Someone said it was probably 20,000 calories in a glass! And I immediately wished I could send you one! I'm so happy to know that you finished and are on your way home. I know there are a ton of people waiting to buy you BBQ and Mexican food and whatever else you want. You'll be back to carrying the proper amount of body fat in no time!
Congrats, you are amazing and inspiring,
Lynett
Wow! Conratulations Russell, I knew you were going to make it!!! I had no doubt. It was very entertaining to read your blog everyday,thank you. You are absoluty amazing! Happy to hear you are on your way home and healthy.
Janey
Thank you for blogging today....I'm starting to have withdrawal symptoms...happy travels...
CONGRATULATIONS RUSS! I enjoyed and dreaded reading each post along your journey. I'm looking forward to giving you a hearty congratulations in person soon! Have a safe trip home and don't forget to eat! Whooo Hoooo!
Great job, Russ - Congratulations on a truly remarkable accomplishment. Come home safely!
Hi Russ - for sheer determination and endurance this takes top prize from me. Just an amazing achievement. Rest and eat well. Beanie's
You did it!!!
I am glad you finished the race safely. What's next? Getting some R&R I hope, and for a very long time.
Camilla
Woohoo!!! Just when I thought the stories were over, a new Chapter: "Russ, the eating challenge - a 64 day - average of 4.5 meals a day, no rest days" begins!!!
Mmmm... Pizza!
Eat up!
How bout we meet in Edison for a Ruben...I know a great spot! Ha Ha!
You're the man - even if there isn't much of you left by the sounds of it. Vik & I are absolutely stoked for you Russ...and as for your solemn promise not to do anything so crazy...don't believe it. Look forward to reading about Trans Africa! Take it easy Raife
Can you eat a reindeer?
What you have accomplished is absolutely amazing! Eat up and enjoy yourself!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!!
You are an inspiration to everyone who thinks of staying fit but always finds an excuse for not exercising.
Having known you personally, I knew you would finish the race but had my fingers crossed for the obvious reasons.
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Amazing journey Russell. So proud of you. Can't wait to buy you a beer and hear all the details in person once you're back stateside. Tell Claire hello. Safe journey home.
~amy johnson brotman
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