Monthly Archives: October 2009

It was all nearly over. Last race day (32km on the beach in the blistering sun) and then a slap up lunch at Missus Miggins Pie shop.  After all the kerfuffling with final hammock removal, a beautiful beach start it was the final attempt to put one leg in front of the other. At this pointContinue reading “Final Stage and Finish”

Thursday – 90km day. a bright start to the day with another river crossing – 200m ish (630 am start so nice and chilly !). broke free onto the trail at a good pace following the crowd only to discover 200m in we were going the wrong way. Divert to some more jungle action inContinue reading “Day 5 and 6”

  following last nights long trip through the jungle under torchlight, i actually had a good nights sleep. some people who didnt complete the final stage ( due to it getting dark and it being dangerous for jaguars….HELLO ! why was I allowed up there then monkeys ????),  a hot day with more drop outsContinue reading “Day 4”

37km of fun today ! started off with a de-brief this morning with the news that Darren was coming round and Danny was still critical. We were all asked to sign another disclaimer this morning as the medical support from Monday highlighted a few issues. Apprently the hospital we were supposed to have acces toContinue reading “Day Three”

Ok after sending last nights update, people here started dropping like flies. Darren from Boot camp and Mark from pre-run curry, both hydration / exhaustion issues. Then someone collapsed and went into a fit – a total of 5 people got taken away last night to the hospital. Rumour has it a couple are inContinue reading “Day Two”

I dont think ive felt so close to death in my entire life. This is hard core. the front runners are built like machines. I started off well, jumping into the water then straight up practically vertical hills, for the first 3 kilometeres. checkpoint 1 was a welcome sight filling up with water (after 1 1/2Continue reading “day one”

Day before day one of the race and all is well. Very long winded journey to get here but a beautiful journey down the river to the start point. Havnt slept much as hammcks arnt the easiest to sleep in. Have been warned about the dangerous animals, the humidity (its very hot here) but IContinue reading “Arrival at Base Camp”

As the king of pop announced only a few months ago prior to his sad passing. As I sit in my taxi to the airport, having a coffee contemplating my trip and Michael Jacksons recent passing I’m trying to comprehend what I am doing. I can’t fathom why on earth I am doing what IContinue reading “This is it !”

So I’ve spent my second from last night at home staring at my kit bag thinking oh dear. I have however today found Tesco s serve latte in packets, hoorah ! My full race menu is complete. Despite not fitting in the bag. Day ration packs currently consist of: Breaky: Powdered porridge Latte Race food:Continue reading “New bag”

Food still doesn’t fit into bag. New bag please vicar.