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PROGRESS
DAY CHART
DAY
58: ROUGH DAY FOR MIKE...
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 // 23:34
Quote of the Day:
'Mike almost never gets sick
and I can hardly remember the last time - be assured
that we're doing everything we can...' Borge Ousland
DATA LOG
Latest position : N89°21'26' E79°05'25'
Distance to go: 72kms
Temperature: -26°C
Days of food left: 10
Average daily distance required: 8km
Unfortunately Mike's sore stomach is a little more
serious than we thought. It was a rough day for him but
he struggled on, walking 10 hours and advancing 25kms in
temperatures of -26°C.
Mike seems to be suffering from some form of
intoxication, perhaps from a possible fuel leakage
inside his sledge that may have contaminated some of his
food. However, neither he nor Borge really know where it
came from.
He is suffering from generalised weakness, body aches
and nausea and has no desire to eat or drink. Always
reluctant to take medication, Mike has finally succumbed
this evening and has taken some antibiotics. We hope
that the double dose he took will take effect
immediately and that his condition will soon start to
improve.
In the meantime, Borge and his support team are doing
all they can to help, as Borge explains: 'Mike
almost never gets sick and I can hardly remember the
last time. In addition to the antibiotics, we have
contact with a physician to find out if there is
anything else that should be done. Be assured that we're
doing everything we can right here. I'm pulling as much
weight as possible and have taken over the various and
sundry tasks that need doing, in order to make it more
manageable for Mike. Naturally we're evaluating the
situation continually.'
With just over 70kms to go until the Pole, the walking
duo are excited about arriving at the 90° latitude and
Mike has no intention to stop now. This winning team
have battled hard to get to the Pole and it won't be
long now until their efforts will be well rewarded.
For latest news on Mike and Borge go to: www.mikehornnorthpole.com
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MIKE HORN PERSONAL DETAILS
Age: 39
Nationality: South African resides Switzerland
Status: Married to Cathy, two children aged 11 and 12
MIKE HORN'S PHILOSOPHY:
'The drive to go beyond our physical, mental and
spiritual limits is an internal attitude that transcends
global borders. It tests our personal limits and opens
the way for new levels of achievement in all aspects of
life. This philosophy is the driving force behind every
endeavour.
Although I find myself in the most extreme
circumstances, I always use caution. My philosophical
approach is to live the endeavour as an expression of my
being. Alone, immersed in nature, with no creature
comforts, to surpass the limits imposed by man and
nature itself. With faith and determination, one can
embody the purest expression of this philosophy.'
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