![]() ![]() Landing in New Zealand I was whisked off to Auckland hospital and to a team of specialised doctors. With a flight time of 3.5hrs to New Zealand, mid flight my blood/Os dropped to a dangerously low state forcing the on board french medical team into survival mode. In stepped the world wide medical team lead by Dr Rodger from the eco challenge race and made the critical decision to airlift me to New Zealand to a specialised infectious disease centre. All attempts were failing to make any improvement to my health. I was genuinely in big trouble with five iv antibiotics and multi fluids streaming into my veins 24/7. Picking up some really serious jungle leg infections, so serious my blood pressure dropped frightening low and body temperatures spiking fevers forcing me to spend three days in a Fiji hospital with doctors fighting to control the infections, fevers and breakouts. Since Eco challenge Fiji I’ve had an even bigger battle than the race itself. it was a savage yet epic adventure race, beyond your wildest imagination. It will be infectious viewing next year trust me. While you’ll have to wait to see the race results televised airing on amazon prime 2020 I can talk about life since the finish line.Įco challenge Fiji creators promised the ultimate test and they didn’t disappoint in taking you physically and mentally to the cliff edge of survival.īeing on team Ireland wearing that tricolour was such a humbling and proud responsibility. ‘I have worked very hard and I want to keep going until I am in my 70s.It certainly was the toughest adventure race in the world. 'I run further now than I ever did before I was blown up. 'I want to overcome physical challenges and show that I have not been weakened by the unfortunate things that sometimes happen. Speaking last year, Mr Moon, who was born in Wiltshire, but lives in Strathaven in Lanarkshire, said: ‘I want to challenge the concept of limitation. He has completed the race before, becoming the first amputee ever to attempt the race. He lost his right arm and leg in a devastating explosion while supervising mine clearance in Mozambique in 1995. This is highlighted by Britain's Chris Moon, 51, who despite wearing a prosthetic leg took part in the race. One thing which cannot be in any doubt is the bravery of the runners. Others have teams with them, providing much-needed water and encouragement. ![]() Runners wear caps to protect themselves from the blazing sun, while others cover up in trousers. However, the clothing worn by the runners show just how careful they have to be, with sun stroke and dehydration a very real possibility. One man was pictured at the event yesterday dressed in a tutu while another could be seen in a funny hat and shorts. They often weigh themselves throughout the race to judge how much water they have lost while racing. However, one of the most important thing for racers to protect themselves against is dehydration.Įvery few miles, racers take on water from the support teams. With no shade along the route, runners cover themselves with long sleeved shirts and sun hats. This helps acclimatise the body to the extreme desert heat which they will experience during the race. To deal with the searing 55C heat, racers often prepare by sitting in saunas for up to an hour. The Badwater Ultramarathon is not for the faint-hearted.Ĭompetitors train all year around for the event, knowing that they will running in some of the planet's toughest conditions. ![]()
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