3 stages down, 3 to go. Today was a good one, I seem to have acclimated and can get moving reasonably well in the midday heat. I start steady and pick up the pace as the day goes by. Finished the last ~8km quite strongly- made up a handful of places. Even had a friendly race over the last K with a French guy running for team WAA. He splashed me with his water as I overtook :D. Not sure where I came – perhaps top 250, hard to say. Legs feel great. One blister on little toe – not an issue though. Some chaffing on my hips from the bag – all of the sweat/salt has mad the bag go hard and scratchy. Some big strips of tape will sort that ready for the 80km stage. Todays run was a corker – beautiful scenery, long flat river beds and some occasional dunes. A nice mixture to keep me entertained. Could have pushed harder today (maybe should have done?) but want to make sure I clear the 80km in a good time.
This is EPIC!
Right, time for freeze dried lasagne! š miss u all (& my bed) lots!xxx
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Gracie, I’ve been keeping a look out for your results and making sure you are reaching your check-points… have the emergency services on my speed dial in case you don’t turn up! ;o). Well done mate.. you are a leg-end! Hope the blisters keep to a minimum. cooperwoman