Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Stage 60 - Máze

Just four days left. Today was my 100th Ultra - small potatoes for some of the hardcore folks here, but still a decent count. Or crazy, depending on your point of view.

The day started sunny and pleasant for a change, and stayed that way for a couple of very good hours. Then, despite clouds and cold, we didn't get rained on, and the scenery became quite impressive (I'll post a separate photo). In all, a good day with a finish time for me just after 2pm.

Bridget Jones bit: wildlife - absolutely zero; herring - pickled in mustard sauce; drugs - ran out of calcium, two NSAIDs (sorry kidneys & liver).

The next three days are all over 50 miles - a very long slog, but we've come this far. No whining ... but can't wait to be done.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

WooHoo! Almost there! You can finish this....your friends, family & dogs are anxious for your return!

chuckd said...

Right on Russ!!
You are almost there. So excited for you.

Anonymous said...

Keep it up! I can't believe you are almost at the finish line!

Unknown said...

Seems like Norway is treating you pretty well so far! Amidst your already very impressive trek across Europe you also hit the century mark on ultras. You never cease to amaze! Good job, you're practically there!

JB (France) said...

100 Ultras today ?!...
Transe Gaule = 18
Deutschlandlauf = 17
Trans Europe = 60
Total = 95
So it means you ran only 5 other ultras before entering this kind of crazy stage races ? Not serious, Russell !

German Klaus Neumann's aim is to run 100 ultras during year 2009. Trans Europe should soon = 64 + he ran 16 before April 19, so only 21 more for the next 6 months. Cool.

(It looks like you need a hair cut now)