CARL VINE 14th April

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not really sure where to start...days 1 to 3 were really bad... water supplies simply didn't keep pace with the unusual weather...I saw so many distressing sights...dozens of people collapsing...convulsions, loss of consciousness etc...On the plus side, the cohesiveness of runners seemed that much stronger for the travails...then the water was upped from day 4 and the weather got back to just stinking hot...now we are cooking - no pun intended. the big day was naturally pretty brutal but I think we all loved every minute - well almost. After about 20k I somehow managed to catch up with Chlover which was cool...we completed the stage together under moonlight...and after 13 hrs of pounding I evn mnged a 500m sprint at the end to fend off some cheeky, goal-hanging brits who crept up behind us and tried to nab our spots! today was marathon day which we all enjoyed. weather was more moderate and so chloe let rip...so strong. I limped my arse over the huge dunes behind her...tired but proud!

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Comments

[jeanne]

Sand Rovers
This is the last day(news travels a day late). It's Over Rovers. Carl, Chloe and Will, time to celebrate! Beds, Bottles of wine, Morrocan food and a long, long bath,shower. Absolutely can't wait to hear your voices. GOOD SHOW.

[ash&cords]

Chequered flag over the horizon
I ve just finished feeding Violet lunch. 9 1/2 months ago when you came visited few days after her birth you mentioned this madness!! With 11 clicks left (thats from your place to the HK COUNTRY CLUB and back) those months training have paid off. Revel in those final strides.