We all started pretty gingerly and stiff this morning. At the start of the day we were wondering how we were going to get through it all. This was mostly due to the coldest morning we have had so far. At one stage in the morning the temperature was 1 degree Celsius. Due to the sore stiff limbs, cold temperatures and Nick doing 3 poos within an hour or two, the km’s were slow this morning.
After some deep heat and a few Voltaren tablets however, we were in our groove by the 10km mark. From then on it was Ipods in and everyone just went at their own pace. Again Ben flew and had 10min extra to relax at lunch, sneaking in a cheeky massage by the time we got there.
After lunch it was clear that the 140 km’s under the belt were having a negative effect on our bodies. Both of Joel’s Achilles tendons started to give him some tude. Nick had some sort of anterior tibialis issues whilst Bens greatest concerns were his feet and blisters. Luckily Carlee (a physio) is on support and knew how to manage our niggling injuries. Without the outstanding efforts of Carlee and Mark we would be in all sorts.
The highlight of today (apart from finishing) was seeing Chris and Len. These two boys are doing the same thing as us but in the reverse. Nick and Chris did the moving high-five as planned, however was a little staged. Hearing their stories about their experiences along the Hume was encouraging and kept us going. They seem like great guys and it’s always good to encounter something like that to break up the day. We’re planning to catch up, share injury stories and have a few beers once we finish.
In non-run related news but still slightly run related news, all the boys are growing dirty dirty beards. We might upload some pics if we get a chance but were trying to emulate Forrest Gump. So far Ben is sooooo far behind but he thinks he’s Chuck Norris, However he is yet to slam a revolving door shut.
To sum the day up ill use the words of our adopted father, Mark “It was a bleeping awesome day.
Joel
Nick sporting the wascal (hat)
A picturesque morning
Joel, Ben, Chris, Nick and Len - Crossing paths again
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Andrew
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