Ian came through the night to the dawn of day staying consistently above target pace! As the race drew closer to the finish line crew stops were progressively quicker yet following the same process. Ian's spirits remained high as his mindset turned to racing not pacing. Seeing the hunger to finish in his eyes was …
RACE NIGHT. As night turns into day.
Over the last 3 CP Ian has gained group over taking the lead lady and putting himself in 6th place over all, still 2nd GBR to Alister Higgins.This is the last push to the end with less than a marathon to run the athletes can smell the finish line! The rolling hills don't make it …
RACE NIGHT. Approach to 195.3km
This short flat stretch is still testing for the legs, recovering back into a rythm staying calm and focused can be really challenging at this late stage of the race. Fatigue really is wanting to get involved! Staying hungry, fueling sensibly and relentless forward motion is great to see from here on in. Ian came …
RACE NIGHT. Over the Mountain and away.
Coming down the mountain can be the breaking point of many a Spartathlete, why? Heat from the day fizzles out fast, cold sets in quickly, plus hills and the altitude, then a touch of rocky uneven terrain, all while exhustion is being managed! Then a long lonely 16.5km stretch to run before seeing crew! At …
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