TransRockies – The End. Written on August 31, 2008, by admin.
After six tough days of running through the Rocky Mountains Tom and I completed the final 21 mile circuit (4,600ft climbing) from Vail to Beaver Creek yesterday, finishing the stage in second and securing second place overall.
The final day was particularly tough as it was the first time we’d done 3-hour runs back to back [...]
TransRockies – Update. Written on August 29, 2008, by admin.
Only one stage to go now and itâs a close run thing.
After 5 days and 85 miles (and a fair bit of climbing) Tom and I are sat in 2nd place overall, about 5 minutes down on the leading team - Nike. The gap to 3rd place is about an hour or so, so the [...]
TransRockies Written on August 26, 2008, by admin.
Well day one was what could be described as a ânightmareâ. An almost flat (gradual incline) half marathon on dirt roads with some depressingly long straights disappearing into the distance. We grit our teeth, lungs bursting with the 8-9 thousand meters of altitude and completed what will hopefully be the least fun days of the [...]
TransRockies Fun Written on August 26, 2008, by admin.
Tom and Andy are currently traversing the rockies at the Trans Rockies Run. It was a close run thing even getting them there as Tom has been struggling with his knee since the MXR, but he got the all clear last week so off they went. I guess theyâll be aiming for a [...]