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All of you. For even attempting one lap of that course, let alone two or even the Four laps on the Sunday. It's fair to say a lot of people attempting the Saturday course just were not prepared for the cold water with only 70 people on the day completing two laps. Sunday was a different story as the majority had a good idea of what they were going to face - the amount of Neoprene on show was testament to this.
Direct gallery links for you - please follow the instructions on the event page if you are having difficulty searching for your photos:
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Sunday gallery is
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| Connor Hancock at work |
The overall winner on the Sunday - covering 4 laps (7km each) in just over 4hrs - #263 Connor Hancock and just so you get an idea of how good he was - he was over one hour ahead of the second place competitor to finish 4 laps...
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| Wayne checking the course on Saturday |
Very well done to the organisers and the team of volunteers and medical staff that make big (and dangerous) events like this possible - Wayne and his team did a great job.
Here's a few more shots from the weekend for you to enjoy -
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| Summoning the dove from above |
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| checking the depth |
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| having a swinging time |
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| taking the course on full force |
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| monkeying about |
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| almost there |
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| stopping for a chat |
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| helping hand |
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| Mudstacle Pete making his home videos |
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| You didn't really want to get caught at the back of the course |
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| The mudstacle guard of honour |
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| All ready for another lap |
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| he didn't trip her and run off. Oh no. |
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| Well I don't think it does. |
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| Tombstoning your way into the Nuts history books |
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| Shouldn't have had those energy gels beforehand mixed with mentos |
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| Star performer |
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| All tastes good |
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| Taking in the view |
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| Thorough checking under the rafts |
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| Squirrel Says yes |
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| The mass starts on Saturday were - busy |
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| That first taste of obstacles |
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| The Hen night party from hell |
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| The Flash, very efficient at kitchen floor cleaning |
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| 10 points for keeping up the camera enthusiasm up over both days and 6 laps ! |
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| Marianne just realises her friend is taking her photo |
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| Sy celebrates his last Nuts. it was cold |
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| All thumbs up and ok - honest |
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| The Bear Grylls pose |
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| Be who you want to be |
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| Yes, this is how cold it was |
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| High Fives for dad |
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| Not another log ! |
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| Mucky business |
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| Try not to slip |
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| Drop goal attempt missed |
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| remember to take the backing paper off the temp tattoo |
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| There's something down there and it's this big |
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| So what, it's only snow |
See you Saturday at the Brutal Bordon with mud, slightly thicker, and a bit warmer, the Surrey Schools Primary School XC, and on Sunday at The Surrey Half Marathon, The Colchester Half Marathon, or indeed the Events to Live Spitfire 10 and Tempest 20.
Finally, one of the participants at the National Cross Country championships last weekend shared her blog with us - it's rather good and you might enjoy reading it here:
https://runbetterwildbare.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/the-2016-english-national-cross-country-championships-donnington-park-leicestershire/
The weather forecast is looking perfect by the way - so enjoy it !
Until next time
Anthony
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