Trans Gran Canaria
4/5th March 2016

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Matt Burgin 28.56.55  

Trans Gran Canaria

Distance = 126km; climb = 8154m; 4 UTMB points (6 ITRA points)

Race video: https://youtu.be/1HyPSfc-qu0

It was with some trepidation that I stood on the quayside on Friday 4th at 2300hrs in Agaete, at the north of the island. My attempt at this course last year came to an end at approx 40K following a heavy fall on the first (somewhat notorious) decent (after approx 11K). This time, completion was the only acceptable option.

Although shorter than UTMB (Mont Blanc), this course has more ‘climb per metre travelled’ by approx 10%. The weather was cooler than I expected, with low cloud above 1500m. The highest point on the race (1930m) holding small patches of snow.

Good support and well marked. Plenty of camaraderie, as always, particularly with ‘fallers’. Without exception, a runner will give food or support (time) to another in difficulty. I think this is one of the main reasons I enjoy this type of running.

Fell only once, fortunately at speed on downhill so more of scrape than impact. Hit ‘dark tunnel’ around 100K but I knew the finish would eventually be mine.

If you want a tough, rocky race – this is the one for you.

784 starters: 518 finishers (drop out 34%) 

Cheers

Matt