Great results everyone! Can't wait for the full race report and pics. Not to mention the post-race breaking of the drought.
What would have Sweder run if he hadn't been sick?!
Yes, well and truly busted is the infamous drought.
More on that later; to answer your last question I actually felt great on the day - had the race been 24 hours earlier I'd have been happy to get round at all. I'm still snuffling now, but that's more to do with bumping into hotel room furniture trying to find my clothes in the dark - my eyes have refused to open this morning.
I just hope to God this is
my room . . .
The
official chip times are published and here's how the record books have it:
Antonio: 2:07:32
Andy: 2:12:26
Sweder: 1:47:59
Niguel, your PB is safe, for a few weeks at least
You guys all did well! Especially considering the rain - I'm impressed. And it isn't an easy course to begin with - so good going. Looks like you all beat your times from last year as well. You deserve the post race refreshments.
I hope the sun stays out for the rest of your trip. It does make sightseeing a bit more fun. Have fun!
Suzie
Following a safe return to Blighty I'm thinking about maybe starting to prepare to make notes about Sunday's race. But I did want to say a couple of 'thank you's before that.
First to Antonio, José and Juan Pedro for their hospitality and tollerence, and to Antonio's colleagues for their valued support on race day.
Next to Andy L who through this site made it all possible . . .
and last but in no way least to the star of the show, SP, who covered a remarkable amount of ground on the day, managed to capture the three RC competitors at various stages of the race and at the finish, and kept a cheerful and supportive countenance throughout.
Thanks everyone.
Now, I'm going back to bed . . .
A second shout for Antonio. He has the patience of a saint, dealing with our terrible British excesses.
I've got loads of photos to post (and an mpeg once I get the right cable), but I need to get to bed. Here's one though...
OK, here are some more (taken by Antonio or his brother, José).
But I really am going to bed now....
Hello, amigos
I´m glad you have already arrived in the Uk. It was great to be with you here again.
Best wishes.
Antonio
PS. As soon as I can, I´ll send you yesterday night´s last photos at the National Geographic pub and Bar Ajolí where we had some Rioja wine with a last toast in memory of all the absent forumites who couldn´t come.
I see you guys are listed in the results section of this month'sw Runners World. Want a copy?
Is that the Spanish version of RW?
To be honest RB, if it's just a listing of the names, I'm not too bothered, but thanks for the thought.
Did their chief re-hydration consultant get a mention?
[SIZE="1"]They'd have been nothing without me...
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Re-hydration chief ? . . .
Oh yeah, that's right! The guy who was writing up the post-race festivities report.
[SIZE="1"]Hmmm, must've missed that . . . [/SIZE]
Sweder Wrote:Re-hydration chief ? . . .
Oh yeah, that's right! The guy who was writing up the post-race festivities report.
[SIZE="1"]Hmmm, must've missed that . . . [/SIZE]
Give the bloke a break! Now that he's no longer running, he's probably
really, really busy with his stamp collection or something
Ah. Yes well um.....it hasn't happened has it?
Anyway Sweder what are you bitching for? Weren't you there for some of it?
And it's coins not stamps. :p
Yeah . . . I was
there . . . .
. . . but I don't remember a whole lot