This is an annual event and this year saw the 10th anniversary. Paul was registered for the 15k walk and I got roped in to direct traffic and runners/walkers in the middle of the road at the Votsi junction so the alarm was set for 6.30am, hence the early exit from the previous evenings festivities. The 30k runners started their challenge at 8am and were followed by everyone else at 8.30. The weather stayed fine and dry which was a relief as last year I ended up looking like a drowned rat and my trousers apparently were completely see through!
The winner of the 30k finished in around 1hr, which considering the terrain which was road, dirt tracks and stone/shingle paths including flights of steps, was rather amazing! We later discovered that he had kayaked from the mainland, a distance of approx. 25 miles, that morning. He than ran the marathon and kayaked back to the mainland.....Iron Man or what!!
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| Turn right at the second cactus on the right and down over the wall!! |
Paul came a very creditable 5th place in his first challenge managing 15k in 2hrs and 37 mins. As he'd stopped to have a chat at my station for a few mins and didn't set off particularly quickly he was surprised to then be overtaking most of the field up the hills and vows to "go for it" next time!!
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| Ed the dog with some of the walkers |
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| Paul receiving his medal |
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