It involves 3 laps of a 2 km circuit which for the most part is either downhill or uphill. Someparts were particularly steep as the photo on the left makes clear.
Drama unfolded near the beginning as David gained a significant early lead on Mike. Yours truly fell in well behind Brooke and Alana to occupy fifth spot. Mike soon caught David and lead by almost 3 minutes at the finish.
Meanwhile back among hoi polloi walkers, an epic battle was being fought out for third place. By some Christmas miracle I caught the two lovely ladies during the second lap. The crowds were aghast in amazement. People on roofs clapped and ovated.
Up the final steep section we strove and strode stride for stride. I carefully explained to the girls that the sand was wet because the seaweed. This knowledge seemed to upset their rhythm. The tension was palpable.
At the finish it was a dead heat for third as these here results testify.
After the obligatory radio and TV interviews, we adjourned to a local coffee bar to plan the next great race.
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