LTG2

I ran pretty well for the first 5 days, but then developed tendonitis in my shins. I ran more slowly for stages 6 and 7 to try to get the injury under control, but to no avail. During stages 8-12 I could only walk. Stephanie was suffering her own injury problems, and both of us were beginning to wear down from the stress of being injured. Stage 11, from Bourganeuf to Peyrelevade, was a pivotal day for both of us. Though it was the shortest stage (49 km) we both struggled. I was able to walk only very slowly at the start due to the pain in my shins. I sped up somewhat after 10 km or so, and ended up beating the cut-off for the day (calculated from a minimum pace of 5.5 km/hr) by less than 3 minutes.

We received a very warm reception in Peyrelevade

Boulder ex-pat, Bob Africa, came for the day to support and observe the carnage. He brought tremendous positive energy that really helped both Stephanie & me get through this difficult day.