Charlie's quote for the day:

"Today is the day the run became a job!"

I spoke with Charlie this morning. He is still doing well, although struggling a bit. He and his teammates are simply tired, hot, and lacking sleep.
They knew the first couple of weeks would be tough so they aren't complaining at all, but they have released how they are feeling.
Their bodies will basically be "torn down" over a period of time before they adjust.
If they can just make it through these next several days, their bodies will have become more accustomed, along with their minds, and it will be much easier. (easy? - I don't think so.)

They're still treking through Mauritania and will soon enter a United Nations developement plan; a millennium village. They will get to view a finsihed product of what the hopes of this run will help accomplish throughout Africa.

As they ran early this morning through a small village, a few children began to run with them. Before they knew it, at least 15o children were running with them as they passed through the village. "A sight to behold!"

I asked about their food intake. They've been drinking at least 15 liters of fluids a day and eating cooked meals of pasta, rice, or couscous with a "beef stew" type topping. It's been more than acceptable, although they look forward to some of the "comfort foods" they brought with them each day.
It will take some time for their bodies to adjust to their new eating habits as well. They will have to take in over 8,000 calories a day to keep their bodies functioning properly. ( and so they don't lose too much weight. It is possible they could lose as much as 30 pounds or more by the end of this run. (not the ideal diet plan for most of us - LOL)

Keep checking in for the latest. I'm doing the best I can with what I have here.

From Lisa Trexler at "Team Charlie" headquarters