The Mark Webber Challenge 2012 is over.
Still on a cloud since crossing the finish line, it is hard to come down, clean and pack everything within a few hours before the evening celebration and a 10am flight the next day. The evening celebration at the Henry Jones Hotel is just fantastic. Great to chill with everyone, watch the pictures of the event, the promotional videos and relax and chat with everyone and get to know them a little bit more. In hindsight, I did not eat or drink much during the event as I was too busy talking with people.
After a speech from Mark Webber and the race directors, it is time to hand out the trophies to the winning teams.
The first team called was the third team in the Enthusiast category, and what a pleasure to hear our team name: Rexona “No Quit”! We all get these beautiful awards made in Tasmanian wood and are congratulated by Mark Webber who also said a few words in French for Eric and I.
What a fabulous race. What a fabulous place. We had such an amazing time in Tasmania and enjoyed every single moment of it. Looking back, it was such a unique and magical opportunity to race through the most beautiful and wild parts of Tasmania.
We felt privileged to do that and race among the who’s who of sport athletes and adventure race world champions. We lived up to our team name, gave everything we got and I want to acknowledge Glenn and Eric for being amazing team mates. Thanks to Rexona for sponsoring us to do the Mark Webber Challenge 2012. We are definitely keen to do another podium next year and show some more No Quit attitude!
Check the one pager article about team Rexona No Quit in the newspaper:
Team Rexona No Quit Wrap Up video at Sydney airportStill on a cloud since crossing the finish line, it is hard to come down, clean and pack everything within a few hours before the evening celebration and a 10am flight the next day. The evening celebration at the Henry Jones Hotel is just fantastic. Great to chill with everyone, watch the pictures of the event, the promotional videos and relax and chat with everyone and get to know them a little bit more. In hindsight, I did not eat or drink much during the event as I was too busy talking with people.
After a speech from Mark Webber and the race directors, it is time to hand out the trophies to the winning teams.
The first team called was the third team in the Enthusiast category, and what a pleasure to hear our team name: Rexona “No Quit”! We all get these beautiful awards made in Tasmanian wood and are congratulated by Mark Webber who also said a few words in French for Eric and I.
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| Team Rexona No Quit (Eric, Glenn and Christophe) with Mark Webber |
We felt privileged to do that and race among the who’s who of sport athletes and adventure race world champions. We lived up to our team name, gave everything we got and I want to acknowledge Glenn and Eric for being amazing team mates. Thanks to Rexona for sponsoring us to do the Mark Webber Challenge 2012. We are definitely keen to do another podium next year and show some more No Quit attitude!
Check the one pager article about team Rexona No Quit in the newspaper:
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As Eric and Glenn put it: “this week is the highlight of my year”, “the Mark Webber Challenge was just an amazing experience”.
great wrap-up Chris ! By reading this you really think you are part of the team adventure as well as team strategy. On top of that it really shows how the team performs together and obviously sometimes there are tensions but those don't matter. I think all of you guys did an awesome race and I was so happy for you when I saw you finished third :-) Looks like Rexona doesn't have to find an Elite team next year ! you should be promoted ehe
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Thanks Pierro! Great to hear that you like insights on both the adventure and team strategy. Really wanted to provide insights to adventure racers and people interested to do the Mark Webber Challenge in the future.
DeleteThanks for your feedback on our performance and support throughout the race, especially with a baby coming!
Ahah, thanks. Let see what Rexona wants to do in 2013. We are definitely keen to do it again and are currently planning the next races. Why not doing it in the Elite or Enthusiast pair indeed!
Planning on posting more regarding map preparation and strategy, which will be valid for the mark webber challenge but also any adventure races such as the kathmandu ones.
If you have ideas, please feel free to suggest!
Bravo, très intéressant d'avoir un feed-back (même un peu après !!) Bon on retient que tu remets cela l'an prochain.... +++ Great to have challenges !
ReplyDeleteMerci Timousherai, avec les fetes de fin d'annee et mes blessures cela a pris un peu plus de temps que prevu mais miexu vaut tard que jamais!
DeleteTout a fait Thierry ;)
Thanks captain for this race report. Your team spirit work before, during and now after the adventure has defintively been a key element of our great experience and results ! Topped with the infinite energy of Glenn, it made the perfect team to get one of my best experience of the year.
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Thanks Eric, you have been amazing mate, really exceptional navigation, resilient, and kept on going the whole time. Very very impressed with your endurance. Could not have wished for a better team.
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