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On Tuesday the group had their best day yet, completing 15.9 nautical miles (18.3 statue miles) in eight and a half moving hours. Every day we go a few tenths of a mile faster, said Richard Weber. They start their day with two and a half hours of travel, followed by a fifteen minute break. After the first leg they alternate two hours of travel with fifteen Replica Corum 02320.752201 Bubble Dive Bomber Watch minute breaks until they end their day and set up camp. Like Olympic cross-country skiers, they dont pause to wipe their faces while moving, which can lead to some gnarly ice formations (see photo).Songs of the Day:Kevin: Born Slippy by UnderworldRay: (I listened to a lot of Tuareg music.)--Micah CrattyOutside Online is tracking the progress of adventurers Ray Zahab,Richard Weber, and Kevin Vallely as they try and break the record forthe quickest unsupported, unassisted expedition to the South Pole. Check back for daily updates and click on Polar Adventure to see all the posts.
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