101 hours later...

By Julien on Tuesday, August 31 2010, 12:39 - PTL - Permalink

This is just a quick update to let you know that Leo and I finished the PTL in relatively good condition after about 101 hours 33 minutes (and 31 wee stops for myself). The first two days (Italy) were really hot and sunny and I suffered from sunburn - the water was scarce at times. The last 2 days (Switzerland) were run in bad weather, very cold, windy and rainy. The organisers had prepared two alternative routes for that purpose, but we learnt too late about the first one, and only short-cuted the Mont Rogneux in the end. We slept about 5 hours at the Refuge Deffeyes, 3 hours in the tent near Saint Oyen and another 4 hours in a dorm in Bourg Saint Pierre. Aside the physical challenge, orienteering was amongst the challenging aspects of this event.

Full report and pictures to follow.

Ultra tired at the end

Comments

1. On Tuesday, August 31 2010, 13:41 by Mathieu

Congratulations to you and Léo ! Enjoy your exploit.

2. On Tuesday, August 31 2010, 14:16 by Bastien

Well done Gucht !!!

3. On Tuesday, August 31 2010, 20:52 by Doug

Well done Julien. Top stuff!

4. On Tuesday, August 31 2010, 22:01 by Mark B

Excellent job Julien, rest up and recover well

5. On Tuesday, August 31 2010, 23:44 by Mike Mason

fantastic achievement for you both...........well done!

Mike

6. On Wednesday, September 1 2010, 23:24 by Fred

Congrats, that's an awesome result! Now is time to rest :)

7. On Friday, September 3 2010, 11:38 by Carsten

Congratulations! Awesome achievement! I was in Chamonix when some of the PTL teams arrived. You guys are amazing!