I can run

I had always thought no matter how difficult a cycle I would put on my running shoes and plod round a marathon...

That myth was dispelled on the Norseman.

Even after 18 minutes in transition 'regrouping' (and being asked to bare my buttocks for camera) I left T2 with NOTHING in the tank. The first 2km of the run took 15 minutes and I got slower. There is one picture of me running taken by Julie that shows me stooped and broken. I was so pleased when the 25km point came and I was faced with Zombie Hill which it was 'okay' (even in Norway) to walk up.

It is here I should say I do think I would even have managed to walk up this hill or walk the 10km after that if not for Si and Julie.

I have read subsequently of one competitor who left the final run/ walk to go inside the Hotel and regroup/ change etc before re-emerging to complete the event. I know how they felt and if it had not been for Si and Julie being with me I would have left and not come back out!

When I finished there was no elation from me. I was too tired (and humbled by the course...)