It is almost impossible to describe how amazing this is! Sark and I finished together in 5 hours 55 minutes, having completed what evryone is describing as the toughest ever stage. Two mountains, the last of which rose like a colossus out of a hot dry plain which took over two hours to get across. Just when you thought you had only 5km to go the markers pointed upwards! The majesty of the desert is indescribable. The camaraderie is humbling. The race is totally deserving of its title, toughest footrace on earth.
I might have a penalty since I seem to have lost my emergency flare today. We each have one but mine was not in its side pouch when I came in today. I await a decision from the officials.
I was 288th out of 757 starters yesterday. Happy but more pleased to get through with no problems. One blister today under the left big toe which the two doctors in our tent are looking forward to treating with some very painful solution.
Thanks to all for the messages, I got them fine.
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