Blog posted by Francine Robinson on behalf of Don:
Don called me shortly before midnight on Friday (which was shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday in Australia). He had finished the "Six Foot Track Marathon" (actually a 45K) in Sydney about an hour before he called. I'll let Don fill you in on all the details (he will post in a day or two--the next time he has access to the Internet), but briefly I can tell you it was a very tough course. There were narrow rocky paths, hills, sandy gravel track, dirt fire-trail roads, rivers to cross, etc. He finished in 6:45. Two of his friends joined him for this marathon, Paul Ruesch and Brent Weigner.
So it's six down, one to go! CONGRATULATIONS DON!!!! We're all proud of you!!
4 comments:
Hi Don
Congratulations on a tough #6! I just read Francine's comments. It sounds like a very tough one, and I hope your cold's better and you're feeling OK.
I sure enjoyed our time on the trip. We'll get together sometime. Take care of yourself, good luck on big #7.
Bruce Austin
I am the race director of the Six Foot Track Marathon that Don just ran in, met him before the run - he only Flew in on Friday morning for a Saturday race. He looked very tired and didn't fancy his chances as it IS a tough run. However I saw him at the finish and I think he was very happy to have come thru.
Race website: http://www.sixfoot.com and lots of runner comments here: http://www.coolrunning.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=14078
Hi Don, Congratulations on the sixth marathon, sixth continent! Here's a few more questions from my class:
Have you visited any other areas of Australia? LaReva
What was the terrain like in the blue mountains? Addy
Have you seen a thorny devil or a koala bear? Justin
What is your favorite reptile in Australia? Haley
How long will you be in Australia? James
Are you going to find any animals and what time did you finish your last marathon? Autumn
What is the weather like in Australia? How long did you run? Brandon
What place did you come in? Do you have a PS2? Jenner
Did you see any emus, fat tailed lizards or gum trees? Kris
Have you been in any sandstorms? Allen
Did you take pictures of Australia? Nicole
What is your favorite place in Australia? Mystique
Have you seen an alligator? Doug
Did you like Australia? Is it hot? Sophie
Have you seen the Great Barrier Reef? Haley M. & Brandi
How old are you and how does it feel to finish a marathon? Cole
What did you eat after your marathon? Billy
Have you seen a koala or a kangaroo? Dayton, Tinelle, Hunter, Jake, Julie, Devon, Mandy, Danielle & Torri
Don: Back in La Crosse, keeping track of your quest. Congratulations on N. 6 Next week I will chek your web site to see how you did on the last one. I'm still recovering from the punishment of Fin del Mundo. You are amazing. John and I have started back with the routine of Tuesdays and Thursdays. Keep on running. Tony Toledo
Post a Comment