.... Update on 23rd June .. Mission accomplished!
Back in the UK now having run the race last Thursday and
finishing in 10:09:24 officially for 5456th place ... how depressing is that!! My time from when I crossed the line was 10:03:44.
The race was very much harder than I could ever have imagined and despite taking it comparitively slowly for the first half, the down hill sections during the second half hammered my legs into submission well before the end. In comparison to this, London is a stroll in the park!! I think we became aware of just how tough it was going to be when we took a coach trip along the route to see what was in store. The hills are relentless and if you are not going up you are going down with very little flat until you finish in Durban.
Will I do it again? Well never say never as the pain is soon forgotten, but the atmosphere and enormity of the race linger for very much longer. Perhaps next time I will treat the race with the respect it deserves.
My partner in crime Jeremy also finished and like me hurt over the final few km.
Thanks again to all of you who kindly sponsored me.
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The Comrades is a 56 mile headbang, but what better way to celebrate turning 50 last year!! It won't be easy, but hopefully the experience will be good. This year is the "down" run ... so if I make this one I may just have to go back and sample the "up" run another year!!
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Crazy fool... let's see you do the uphill Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/05 |
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Very well done - now thats what I call a challenge!!!! Donation by Anonymous on 26/06/05 |
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I just hope those old legs can still carry you to the end Donation by Motorhead on 15/06/05 |
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Good Luck Alastair! Donation by Tim S on 13/06/05 |
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GO boys, I am so proud of you! Donation by Richard Arnold on 10/06/05 |
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Very good luck and no injuries! Donation by Anonymous on 09/06/05 |
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Allistair - Keep running! Donation by David Zeh on 09/06/05 |
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Good Luck & Let me know your statistics when you finish!!! Donation by Jerry Martin on 08/06/05 |
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You're mad!, but best of luck to you both! :) Donation by James Rich on 08/06/05 |
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Way to go Alastair!! Take lots of pictures of the route. Donation by Patrick Kraatz on 02/06/05 |
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Wishing you the best for good weather and a strong finish, Alastair. Donation by Pete Bawa on 02/06/05 |
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Seems easier than the KIMM! Go4it Donation by Keith T on 01/06/05 |
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Don't stop for a dump! Donation by Anonymous on 01/06/05 |
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What are you going to do when you're 60? Donation by Anonymous on 31/05/05 |
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Go for it Alastair and good luck from the Dales!! Donation by Anne Dale on 28/05/05 |
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