Posted on 06/29/08 10:56 AM| by team-admin
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“The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible.”  The past couple of days have tested the limits of endurance, determination, desire, teamwork, and physical ability. The course has been so difficult that due to safety concerns, white water portions have forced the course to be altered to include more time on the bikes.  Our team has been pushed to limits most of us will never experience. They have had to endure pain, frustration, and fatigue. However, they have continued to push on despite all adversities and now find themselves in the top 20! At this juncture, nine teams are out of the race.  Our team has overcome myriad issues- blistered raw feet; digestive issues; weather; breathing problems; irritability; and even frustration amongst the team. However, sheer determination and love for each other and the sport have helped them to regroup. get in their zone, and now they are now  within the top tier of the elite (and insane) athletes still in the race!  Spirits are once again high and the bike leg they are currently on is a welcome (but short) reprieve from the miles of trekking they have had to endure.  I have attached a bunch of pictures and please check out the link to youtube/google earth which does a great job showing how difficult and challenging this race really is.  -Sheridan  Go Team 49!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Â
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June 30th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Hey Sheridan,
Team Careerbuiler fans would love an update!!!
June 30th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Okay, here’s the deal you guys… You need to finish this bad boy! For one thing, it’d be a HUGE accomplishment! For another, we’re spending far too much time dinking around on this site!! Keep up the incredible effort!! You guys can totally go the distance, but it’s gonna be close! You’ve done the hard parts. The rest of the course is a gimme! Mules don’t have 4 legs just by chance… Put them all to use and KEEP MOVING!!!!!! Be safe and GO FOR IT!!
June 30th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Hey Hot Tom,
You guys have done an amazing job! JIAYEOU! That’s the chinese way to saying “Go! Go!” Take care and look forward to seeing the pix of your team at the finish line!
July 1st, 2008 at 7:39 am
Incredible Job! Very proud of all of you. Keep it up - you’re almost finished!
July 1st, 2008 at 9:34 am
YOU CAN DOO IT!!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 9:39 am
The last leg should provide an exciting finish since these guys crank on mountain bikes! I wish I were there so Tom could tow me across the finish line!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:10 am
Sweet job team careerbuilder! Go team go!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 1:15 pm
It’s been a lot of fun watching your accomplishments by gps. I’m looking forward to hearing all the stories. Wish I was there. YOU CAN DO ITtttt!
July 1st, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Is your SPOT broken? Are they holding you hostage at CP28? You can do it guys! CP 30 or bust!
July 1st, 2008 at 9:47 pm
The Mules are wondering the same thing. That little #49 has been in the same place for 9+ hours and no check-in recorded at CP29?? Dropped SPOT and continuing with another team?? Support crew, can you give us any updates??
July 1st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I hope Team 49 is safe and sound…! Waiting for you to cross the finish line here. Was wondering the same thing others are…what’s happened to the SPOT? Some news from the support crew would be nice.
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
Way to go guys, you did it!! Awesome work! I love the photo of the four of you running with Logan, that is a keeper!
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:25 am
A big applause for Team Careerbuilder.com! Job well done! BTW, could someone tell me where I can find that awesome pic of Logan running with the team? I can’t find their latest pictures…
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:56 am
Whew!! Nice to see you guys are alive and well? at the finish!! The Leaderboard and SPOT issues had some of the fans wondering!! NICE WORK!!!! Rest up and enjoy!!
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:50 am
Amazing job!! Congratulations! What an accomplishment! Relax, celebrate, soak the feet, sit in a hot tub with a glass of champagne!
Love to you all!
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:16 am
Woohoooo!!!! Way to go you guys - a top 20 is AMAZING! You should all be very proud! Huge congrats!
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Impressive! Congratulations!
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Way to go! Congratulations! Hope to see you soon.
July 20th, 2008 at 8:42 am
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