am, the first major checkpoint at 148 kms. A bit of a laydown and a foot massage from Matt and I got going again, along with a few other weary stragglers. However the nausea continued and I could not eat. Matt and Kate took turns to walk with me and at the 100 mile mark, around 162 kms, we decided that a graceful withdrawal was the best option. 31 runners finished the race in pretty appalling weather conditions with sub zero temperatures and strong gusts up and down Mt. Kosci. The winner Jo Blake finished in 28:52 and the last man Seow Kong Ng arrived after 45:49, just 10 minutes within the time limit.
It is a humbling experience to DNF. However, the best lessons in life are often learned when we don't succeed at first. Adequate nutrition during ultra marathons is a big key to success and cannot be ignored. The positive points of the race were the incredible camaraderie of runners and support crew along the route. I cannot thank Kate and Matt enough for their help in getting me to 100 miles. I'll be back next year to do the full race along with some of the other DNF'rs, all of us hopefully wiser and stronger."
Here are a few photos of me along the route. There is probably no need for me to explain how I was feeling!
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