Tmb 2009

[MorganW]

Good effort Nick. Don't lose heart. As Alan says, you will return a wiser man.

I enjoyed the photos too.

My clubmate Brian Melia did finish in 31 hours or so. He popped round yesterday to bring my Raid Light poles back which he said were a great help from Courmayeur onwards. He looked ok, but his feet were pretty trashed.

I really fancy the CCC in 2010 to see how that goes.

I've spent so much time in Cham over the years, it will feel like I'm running home.

[IainR]

I ran (walked) with Brian coming out of Courmayeur but then started to push going to Bertone. he seemed strong and really enjoying it.

I used the raid lights too, modifed to make sure they couldn't separate but were essentially unable to be taken down so I ran with them from Cham. On the climbs they were a huge help, helped to create a rythym. I only decided to take them at the last minute, but walking with poles carrying a pack for 4 days rpobably helped me to get used to using poles.

Definite advantage I reckon, if you can use them. On the descents I mainly just held them in one hand, they are so light this wasn't a problem. There were a few wind milling moments early on, trying to drink or eat, but you soon stop becoming too much of a menace to other runners.

[MorganW]

Iain

I used the self same pair in the Trail des Aiguilles Rouges last year. A mere 58 kms, but during the later stages, when the field was spread out, and because I was running solo by then, I found them a great help.

When in Rome........

[MorganW]

Here is a link to Krissy Moehl's blog, who won the ladies race:

http://web.mac.com/krissymoehl/Kriss...ong_post).html

Enjoy!

[MorganW]

And I have just come across Krissy's picture gallery for the UTMB.

Images 124 onwards are not taken on the day, but are great pictures nonetheless.

http://picasaweb.google.com/chuckanu...at=directlink#

[MorganW]

Also interesting to read her observations about her gear for the race

http://web.mac.com/krissymoehl/Kriss...photos....html

[IainR]

An article on the 2009 run by a journalist who ran this year:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...-marathon.html

[MorganW]

An article on the 2009 run by a journalist who ran this year:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...-marathon.html

Iain

Seems to be flavour of the month:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandsty...e-in-the-world

Only this guy made it I recall.