Training Log Archive: Stijn

Last day of the Wild Run from The Haven to Hole in the Wall. Started in the last seeding batch again with Neal and the rest of the top 5. Stuck with the leader (Mark Middleton) for the first 16km, mostly on long beach stretches before he got away at the checkpoint. The 2nd half had 5 steep climbs with the most tiny secluded beaches between them and great views from the top of the headlands. Once you crest the final climb, you get to look down on Hole in the Wall and the finish arch across the estuary. Best finish in the world! Finished together with Neal in 2nd again so 3rd overall for me (in a small field of 40 runners).

Such a great experience and one I'll definitely come back for sometime!

http://www.movescount.com/moves/move121272471

Kob Inn to The Haven. Seeded start this morning, with Neal and I starting in the last group of 8. Absolutely spectacular run today with just the right mix of long beaches and cattle trails around/over the headlands. Neal and I ran together all day, with Mark Middleton gradually easing away at his own pace from about the 15km mark. I had to vasbyt a bit to hold the pace as it got hot later in the day. Finished together in 2nd place, 5 mins behind Mark.

http://www.movescount.com/moves/move121122737

Long beachy run along the Wildcoast! Started at Kei Mouth after a trip over on the pont and had a pretty solid day. The dinner from the night before had caused havoc with the field - runners having to duck into the bushes for emergency pit stops :-/ Neal & I were with the lead pack of 4 at Wavecrest (19km). I had my own emergency pit stop here and told Neal to go ahead. Was in 5th once I got going again, but managed to haul in 2 guys in front of me on the long hardpack beach sections. Finished 3rd, 7 mins behind Neal. Looking forward to the next 2 days, which should be more hilly and scenic :)

http://www.movescount.com/moves/move120980098

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