24 hours of Léognan 2010 - Philip Nogueira

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30 June 2010

Written by Philippe Nogueira

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24h Leognan 2010 second walk circadian

19 and 20 June took place the second 24h Léognan (first edition in June 2008).
38 competitors at the start that a lot of repeat offenders, the weather was much more lenient than two years ago, a strong organization, all competed to make this a fine edition 24hrs conducive to performance.

My personal goal was at least 150 km, 160 km feat staff and 168.8 (quad marathon) in a dream. Below 150 km, this would be a failure. That said, up to the race:

Saturday 10:00: Departure and 2008, namely, the riders on one side, their shoes on the other. Once fitted, we start our tours a mile battery-hair. We encourage each other by exceeding the temperature is almost perfect, there is more to unfold.
17 km in two hours is a little too fast since I had decided not to exceed 8 km / h at the start but oh well, we'll see. I decided to do a bit more walking alternating with the race, I feel good, I'm happy to be there. So, I maintain an average of 8 km / h on the first 9 hours with 72 km on the clock. From there, I'll lower speed, slowly but surely. The first warm-up under the feet are felt. I decided to give me a break podiatrist in the night (I do not remember any more about what time!). The charming specialist bulb pierces me and told me to make another visit to them one or two hours. And, for that lying down, I allow myself a massage with a physio.
Restarting is difficult but I'm leaving for a undetermined number of laps.
My race will enter the drive with a temperature rise of more and more important in the sole of his left foot. The fun is over there too, prudence dictates that I returned in Podos but I do not want to stop. I am focused on my goal of 150 km and mini think of nothing else. I can just enjoy the madness of a tower Manu TT which came from behind to start racing masterfully. Seb will be a "tactical" almost similar in the last hours.
Leading the race, announced the duel between Jimmy and Sebastiao does exist and my buddy and Cannonball Trans Aq 'Jean-Luc is a rise in the rankings while consistency that will take him to third. For girls, Sophie and Helen, who have done the whole race together, enquillent towers like metronomes.
As for me, I pass the 150 km in just over 22h in a little too much suffering to continue, although I add two towers to not finish in the minimum target cell.
152 km in 22h40mn and I go lie down to await the end of the race. Just before the final whistle, this Sunday morning at 10:00, I return to the track for the principle that my score of 152.036 km.

Review of the operation:
I did my best that my second 24 second 100km but if I do not dwell more on my recurring problem with blisters, I will go to some inconvenience. I think of the ultra-marine, the great raid of the Gulf of Morbihan, which is my main objective in 2011. I better be more serious about the preparation of the feet.
Unlike the first edition, I felt very tired in the final hours enquiller always the same round. So much so that my goal of the second quarter was 24 hours of Royan is challenged, I am now to reconsider the timing of ultra 2010 to find a completely different race. I will ever be a 24 (with lens 160km I feel at my fingertips!) But perhaps not this year.
Mentally drained but satisfied overall, this is my feeling five days after the event.
And I would like to congratulate the organization and all the volunteers without whom nothing would be possible. They are all impeccable, THANKS.
For the record, I was carrying the flag UFO that so I did go over 152 km. Long live the flag!
Also for the record, I took my costume as a prisoner with whom I shot the last five hours in 2008 but I have not found the courage to endorse, I did not want to laugh, sorry ...

38 competitors elite, many competitors 'open' and volunteers attended today for Emma who has no chance to run or walk as we do. This little RC is dedicated to him.

Philip "Logan" Nogueira