Thursday, November 24, 2011

Stage 5 Results


Nicholas in the window. Photo: RTP
11/24/11 - 72 km/44.7miles
176 competitors started Stage 5.



Stephen - 13:54:44  - Ranked 57th

Nicholas - Did not compete in Stage 5.   






Nicholas taking photos. Photo: RTP
About Stage 5

Competitors had enjoyed a good night’s sleep in the relative luxury of the real beds in teahouses, and a hot meal of dal last night in the village of Birethanti. But there was still a sense of trepidation mixed with sheer adrenaline as the 176 competitors started Stage 5 at 7:15am.

Today’s Long March in the Foothills of the Himalayas is a 72-kilomter odyssey that will see many competitors racing through the night. The first section included some difficult terrain.



The second checkpoint brought competitors to a tiny village called Tulatek. Despite the difficult first stage, many were enjoying the tremendous views all around.




Ten competitors who had dropped out earlier in the week have stuck with the camp.

 

The sun has now set over the staggering views of the Annapurna foothills, and competitors are moving through the remainder of the course following glow-sticks and the light from the star-studded sky. 

About Stage content from  RTP Stage Updates

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