5:15 for the 'thon, and definitely a personal worst for a marathon distance race, and I couldn't be happier! 50C & high humidity (no num given), but I ran the whole way.
One slightly used (and abused) 50 yr old 5hr marathon pacer now available ;-) Will supply own pack (to 8kg) & will accept any course & weather conditions. Common sense not avail.
Berbers dropped the tents at 6:30 but the scary thing was that it was already warm. Packs getting lighter, and my aim today was to beat the lovely Fleur! I ran & ran & ran, up & down, hot & hotter, but at 8k to go she caught me. Nope, she wasn't going to get me, so I took off for the next 6k not looking back. Turned the last corner and saw the finish 2k away over the salt flats, glanced back, and she was 10m behind me. So, the hardest 2k of my life, but got there. I will admit to serious tears at the end.
Lesson? a 'thon 36hrs after a 75k not recommended, even with 100k training in the 3days before. Perhaps more taper?
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Isn't it a PB for a sand marathon so you are bloody good Action. Keep it up mate.
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