And they're off!
No surprise,
Hive account@toofasteddie is out to a quick lead. He's a fast lad and he's run this course before.
Hive account@amico is not far behind with
Hive account@plankstoplanks also in the hunt.
The last three runners are taking a more conservative approach, knowing that this is a long race and they will need to conserve some energy for later on.
| | | |
| Pos | Name | Distance | Details |
| 1 | Hive account@toofasteddie Bib: 3 | 17.00kms | Gels: 2 Health:  You passed through an aid station and this replenished your supply of gels - adding 1, Weird stuff happens on the trails There are some brightly coloured mushrooms growing on the side of the track, intrigued, hopeful, you take a little nibble. Nothing happens. The little pixies on the branch by your head say - "See, we told you so.", |
| 2 | Hive account@amico Bib: 1 | 16.40kms | Gels: 4 Health:  You passed through an aid station and this replenished your supply of gels - adding 1, Weird stuff happens on the trails Someone on the side of the track gives you a 'special' gel. You are not sutre what is in it but it makes you feel good, and your injuries seem to feel a bit better. |
| 3 | Hive account@plankstoplanks Bib: 4 | 16.00kms | Gels: 3 Health:  You passed through an aid station and this replenished your supply of gels - adding 1, Weird stuff happens on the trails Your favourite song comes on your MP3 player, and you put on a burst of speed in time to the beat of the song. |
| 4 | Hive account@len.george Bib: 5 | 15.50kms | Gels: 4 Health:  You passed through an aid station and this replenished your supply of gels - adding 1, Weird stuff happens on the trails You can hear the music from the aid station and it spurs you into a faster run, keen to see some happy people. |
| 5 | Hive account@soluce07 Bib: 6 | 13.50kms | Gels: 3 Health:  You passed through an aid station and this replenished your supply of gels - adding 1, Weird stuff happens on the trails You can hear the music from the aid station and it spurs you into a faster run, keen to see some happy people. |
| 6 | Hive account@karenb54 Bib: 2 | 8.70kms | Gels: 2 Health: 
Weird stuff happens on the trails You cross a rocky patch and end up with stones in your shoes. You have to stop and shake your shoes out before continuing, which costs you time. |

Runners
Well done on a good start. I'll post the next round later on today, so keep an eye out for it.
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