Everest Marathon

After 4 hours 55 minutes of racing at high altitude my lungs and leg muscles felt like i had just climbed the highest mountain in the world!!
The highest marathon in the world is a tough tough event. Avoiding the "Khumbu cough", Nepal version of "Delhi belly" and the 10 day struggle with acclimatization i reached the start line high in the Himalayas at Gorak Shep (5190meters)
Ive had easier taper weeks!

The weather was perfect all day. Racing over the Khumbu marain in cold but clear conditions, down the Khumbu valley while the sun shown above Ama Dablam and finishing on the Thamo loop into Namche Bazar while the sun gained power slowing even the Yak trains down. 42 km of the most stunning scenery you could imagine, truly breathtaking.

Race Stats..
Starting altitude 5190 meters at Gorak Shep
Finishing altitude 3445 meters at Namche Bazar
Total Accent 1080 meters
Total descent 2690 meters
RACE TIME 4 hours 55 minutes ( fastest time by a welsh runner, ever!! )
Terrain similar to running over Moel Hebog
8Th position overall
1st whit dude
FROSTY smashed female record by 27 minutes!!


Equipment..
Inov8 Roclite 315, winter peak 48 cap, Race pro 22 pack, Inov8 / gore windstopper n25 jacket and gore tights - ALL essential pieces of kit. AWESOME.

Special mention...
I managed to gain my late entry to the race due to a fellow Welshman was air-lifted to Kathmandu hospital with server altitude sickness ( swelling and liquid on the brain ) A fantastic guy and talented athlete, i feel honoured and proud to have raced on his behalf. THANKS BRO.
He has totally recovered and looking forward to returning to wild wintry wales.

A few weeks trekking in the Annapurna reunion of the Himalayas before celebrating Xmas and New years back here in Kathmandu..
Its all good, NAMASTE