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| Nicholas. Photo: RTP |
11/22/11 - 38 km / 23.6 miles
Stephen: 05:33:37, Rank 98th
Nicholas: Withdrew from Stage 3.
181 competitors completed Stage 3.
39 have withdrawn since the Stage 1.
Reports of sickness and twisted ankles.
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| Stephen. Photo: RTP |
"The
stage, named ‘On the Trail to Ghara’, was a 38-kilometer course that
offered views of the Kali Gandaki Nadi River from Annapurna South. It was a very
runnable stage for the first 30 kilometers, described as “Nepali flat”
along a jeep track in the shade. Yet there was still an elevation gain
of 1,478 meters, with the final hill proving challenging for some.
The
day was once again glorious, with blue skies and a strong sun shining.
...
The competitors who had withdrawn
were taken to Camp 5, which is based in local teahouses. They will
reunite with competitors after this two-day odyssey up and down a large
elevation.
The first checkpoint was located just
outside of the town of Beni. The Nepalese people, who have been
proving to be one of the most extraordinary elements of this race with
their boundless enthusiasm and warm hospitality, were there to welcome
the racers."
About Stage 4
"...tomorrow’s technical stage dubbed ‘The
1000-Year Old Gurung Steps’. The first 10km will see competitors gain
over 1000m in altitude, while the second half of the stage has them
descending over 2,700 meters via over 3,000 stone steps to Camp 5."
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