Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon, 2007
Well another failed attempt to complete the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon - this time my second attempt. In hindsight I should never have started the race having come down with flu the week before. I discovered that persistent flu symptoms do not go together well with trying to tackle excruciating heat (~ 45 DegC) and the desert conditions. The first day turned into a bit of a disaster. After vomiting after check point 2, becoming extremely dehydrated and taking a short sleep to try and recover, I headed off on the wrong river gorge. My mistake completely but I just wasn't thinking straight. Oh well, these things happen and I am not too disappointed. Many more experienced runners remind me that in a race like this it is all about the journey getting there, and if for some unplanned reason you are unable to complete the race, well that is just one of those things. The preparation for the race has been thorough and a great challenge. Will I attempt it again - not sure time will tell.
Well another failed attempt to complete the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon - this time my second attempt. In hindsight I should never have started the race having come down with flu the week before. I discovered that persistent flu symptoms do not go together well with trying to tackle excruciating heat (~ 45 DegC) and the desert conditions. The first day turned into a bit of a disaster. After vomiting after check point 2, becoming extremely dehydrated and taking a short sleep to try and recover, I headed off on the wrong river gorge. My mistake completely but I just wasn't thinking straight. Oh well, these things happen and I am not too disappointed. Many more experienced runners remind me that in a race like this it is all about the journey getting there, and if for some unplanned reason you are unable to complete the race, well that is just one of those things. The preparation for the race has been thorough and a great challenge. Will I attempt it again - not sure time will tell.