Stage 3 - Erg Znaïgui/Aferdou Nsooualhine : 91 km
Quick results
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Position Time
583 out of 773 24:26:16
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The long day is traditionally 40 to 50 miles long, because of the cancellation of Day 1 the race organiser made it the longest ever in MdS history at 56 miles. Throw in appalling rocky climbs, countless dunes, hot temperatures, sand storms, pushing on through the night and its fair to say I've never been through anything so horrific in my entire life.
It took me 24 hours ish to complete and the memory is to raw to recount now. My feet are trashed, my shoulders muscles destroyed, and I've ended up eating what must be about 1kg of dust. Dave and I went through the most extreme highs and lows many times and managed to get each other through somehow.
On the bright side I have this afternoon to recover before a marathon tomorrow. There's rumours it will be super hard again to make up for the shorter distance this year. The last stage (a 10 mile run) has been cancelled for reasons unknown (their translator has the worst accent ever).
Thanks for the messages, they're great to receive.
Below is a picture of the camels finishing late in the day!
1 comment:
Sounds like its been a tough one today! Did you do all of that on a bowl full of custard as well, just as Dave was describing? Hope they're giving you lots to eat.
I've been looking at the photos of every stage, but haven't seen either you or Dave yet. Don't shy away from the camera next time it comes your way!!
Glad you're having some 'highs', it really must be spectacular. But not as spectacular as the covering they make you wear over your trainers that make your feet look like hooves. Hahaha.
Chin up, you're doing REALLY well.
love Chelle
xx
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