The Blue Ridge Relay for Parkinson’s Disease
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” – And a Bit of Context… Running across the North African Sahara this past April, I pushed myself beyond my capabilities. I wrote previously about my experience in the Marathon Des Sables and how it has clarified my future (See the Blog: A line […]
A Line in the Sand
For the first time in my life I have very real concerns about my ability to complete a race before it begins. I have an agreement with myself that my race performance will inform the scope of activities that I take on going forward. So in short, my experience in this race has huge implications for my future.
So on S2, near CP2, I collapsed from heat stroke with a temperature of 106 and was unconscious for 15 to 20 minutes, laying in the sand for 65 minutes and in that spot for 1:40 total. Everything was captured on film.
I am forever grateful for Paul who immediately requested medical assistance when I started to go unconscious, Ghalia the wonderful cinematographer who went to get the medical team and actually drove the media truck herself and the medical team who took great care of me in a very difficult overwhelming situation. Thank you all!
I went too far in the Sahara, learning exactly how far I can go. I take what happened tremendously seriously, and will be sorting out my path forward based on the learnings of this and the last few years.
Certainly this is the end of a chapter, but the book isn’t written yet and as I begin to turn the page, I am full of optimism and excitement about the future. I have a fire inside me that will never burn out and there is nothing in this world that can hold me down.
I will be back!
UnCorked Adventures NFP – Looking Forward with a Check of the Rear-View Mirror
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone that supported UnCorked Adventures in 2018. The board and I are humbled and thankful for not just your incredible generosity, but your enthusiasm, continued encouragement and belief in our organization and mission. Our mission @UnCorked is not to build another stand-alone organization, but rather […]
Living the Mantra – Beginning the Blog to the Next Adventure…
As I reflect on the last few weeks, It’s hard to put into words how encouraged and inspired I am about the future, despite the personal struggles I am dealing with. Firstly, what a great weekend it was, spending time with our #TeamFox family for the Chicago Marathon. It was by far the most difficult […]
Bill Bucklew’s Ted Talk Is Now Viewable on the Ted Channel
Please click on the link or image above to view Bill’s Ted Talk at TedxChicago 2018 and see why he received a standing ovation. Bill’s Walk Across America On November 24, 2017, Bill Bucklew, against the advice of an Expert Team, began his world-record-breaking walk across the United States, overcoming incredible obstacles including the intense […]
Bill to Speak at TEDx Chicago 2018
Here at UnCorked we are excited to be just one week away from hearing Bill speak at TEDxChicago 2018! See Bill’s bio and the other speakers’ here: TEDxChicago 2018 Unfortunately, the event is sold out, but you can still apply to be on the waitlist: Apply for Waitlist If you don’t make it to the show, you […]
