T-1
I've made it to base camp despite KLM's best effort to scupper my plan! I've got three tent mates, two of whom I know from G2G and Tahoe so it's great to catch up. We have received wonderful hospitality from our hosts and despite me being a fussy eater, the food has been good. Tonight we will have our last proper meal at base camp before being self sufficient.
I passed the covid & medical tests but my bag weighs 12.3kg, and that's having reduced my snacks! Another 1.5kg will be added with the water so the first 2/3 days are going to be affected by the weight as I weigh 67kg, it's a challenge.
I've studied the route and the altitude for day 1. I'm going to pace myself as this is a 6 stage race not a sprint. Where I can I will be running the downhills but I need to be sensible as I also have to acclimatise - it's in the 30's but there is a nice breeze. The key is staying hydrated and as we are hanging around camp waiting for dinner we are sheltering from the sun.
There are competitors from all around the world and a few racing snakes by the look of it. At our briefing last night we were warned about the bears and we're been given a bear spray and firecrackers!! Apparently there are also snakes, vipers, however they haven't seen any in the last couple of years - here's hoping that continues.
I'll post at the end of every day with the exception of the long 4th day, 70km, as my priority after that will be taking care of my feet, eating and going to sleep. I'll report back the following day which will be a rest day. As you know you can track me by going to www.ultraraceromania.ro and following the instructions and you can also email me. Receiving the printed emails in your tent at night can be the highlight of the day (or the lowlight if you don't get any!).
I'm now going to rest. Another briefing in an hour and dinner in 2 hours then an early night. It's down to business tomorrow. Let the adventure begin.
I passed the covid & medical tests but my bag weighs 12.3kg, and that's having reduced my snacks! Another 1.5kg will be added with the water so the first 2/3 days are going to be affected by the weight as I weigh 67kg, it's a challenge.
I've studied the route and the altitude for day 1. I'm going to pace myself as this is a 6 stage race not a sprint. Where I can I will be running the downhills but I need to be sensible as I also have to acclimatise - it's in the 30's but there is a nice breeze. The key is staying hydrated and as we are hanging around camp waiting for dinner we are sheltering from the sun.
There are competitors from all around the world and a few racing snakes by the look of it. At our briefing last night we were warned about the bears and we're been given a bear spray and firecrackers!! Apparently there are also snakes, vipers, however they haven't seen any in the last couple of years - here's hoping that continues.
I'll post at the end of every day with the exception of the long 4th day, 70km, as my priority after that will be taking care of my feet, eating and going to sleep. I'll report back the following day which will be a rest day. As you know you can track me by going to www.ultraraceromania.ro and following the instructions and you can also email me. Receiving the printed emails in your tent at night can be the highlight of the day (or the lowlight if you don't get any!).
I'm now going to rest. Another briefing in an hour and dinner in 2 hours then an early night. It's down to business tomorrow. Let the adventure begin.
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