It is now time to file away another event.  I finally had time to review my run and read lots of other runners blogs. Many describing the race as a “brutal, amazing, and an epic journey”. Yes that is for sure. The Rotorua Daily Post News titled their article “Brutal race deemed a Success”. Yes definitely. Though I must say when re reading the course map the words as quoted “Free draining volcanic soil NO MUD”. UM… I guess it was still draining. “Technical/uneven, Steep downhill NO MUD” UM… “Long Sweeping downhill NO MUD”UM… “arse-biting steep”, “with nice view” OK finally we are on the same page.  Yes MUD was the ultimate challenge on the day. I say that with a smile on my face and at times I just had to stop and soak up the beautiful scenery that surrounded me. For all my family and friends, here are the photo’s supplied free from the event organisers. How awesome. My results, I came 33rd Female, 156th overall and 12th in my category. In such a competitive field I am a winner crossing another awesome (102.7km) finishing line. Many Thanks to all who followed my journey and sent such encouraging messages of support before, during and after the race.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love My Running :-).