Gear for the race.

3 running tops, two long sleeve tshirts, 2 pairs of tights, 6 pairs of socks, 2 beanies, 2 hats, 1 rain jacket, 1 rain poncho, 3 thermal tops, GPS receiver, space blanket, bandage, electrolyte tablets, sunglasses, blister pack, ibuprofen, trekking poles. spare batteries, 1 backpack, 1 bumbag, mobile phone, MP3 player, 2 pairs running shorts, 1 pair running tights. Needless to say I didn't carry the whole lot. Had extra clothes in my drop bags placed in Courmayeur and Champez.

Three countries, two days, one race!

September 4th 2007
If you would like help compelting this race see www.mile27.com.au/online-coaching. Without any audible noise the race has begun. I stand unmoving waiting for the runners ahead to move forward through the narrow streets of Chamonix to allow me some space to start running. There is over 2300 runners all packed into a very small area behind the start line, each runner with a backpack and most with ... read more

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