Friday, June 19, 2009

Namibia Race Vids

OMG! I found some video clips of Namibia race on Utube! I can see myself on some footages!

Dr. Brandee Waite describes one of the tests required during check-in.


An interview of Christian at gear check


Bruce Walker (UK) at gear check


Getting ready to leave for Camp 1


Competitors show us their over weight backpacks before the start.


Ravenous competitors carb load for the last time pre-race


Local musicians and dancers entertain the camp.


The competitors gather before the start of RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009


214 Competitors start the RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009.


Ryan Sandes (South Africa) and Salvador Calvo Redondo (Spain) are ahead during the descent into Fish River Canyon.


Ryan Sandes (South Africa) ascends toward the exit of the Fish River Canyon.


Sissel Smaller (Norway) and friends on their descent into Fish River Canyon.


A fan and fellow competitor of Ryan Sandes speaks at Camp 2 (spot me behind)


Volunteers report on their work on stage 3 (with Cynthia)


On Stage 2, Michelle Cheung is anxious to get to Camp 3.


Competitors enjoy a stream next to camp at the end of stage 3.


A winded competitor at checkpoint 18 during the long stage (stage 4).


A slight injury has Charl looking forward to comfort in Camp 6.


From camp 6, Salvador recaps his experience on RacingThePlanet: Namibia 2009


From camp 6, Lucy looks back on the five previous stages.


Winding along the sea coast, stage 6 is breathtaking.


Finish line - watch out for me after the 2:00 minute!


Funny vid - Kobi ITZCHAKI (Israel) tells us why his team is slower than others


Funny vid - Miho Okabe persevering in spite of a bad injury.


Funny vid - Bug walks in as competitors checked in.


Funny vid - Stage 5, a careful re-enactment of an historical event.


Tony Brammer is questioned for gossip.


RacingThePlanet Staff travel over huge dunes in special vehicles.


Another deadly horned adder is spotted on the course.


A close look at the quiver trees that dot the Namibian landscape.