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Over the years there have been thousands of
people who have taken part in the events, each one with their
own unique perspectives, experiences, emotions and some very
interesting tales. If you've got a
story to share, please email it to
patrick@provelo.freeserve.co.uk
PART FOUR: Sleepless in the Saddle
This time we had the benefit of
a luxurious hareem-like tent by the water jumps, Mr M in total
charge (complete with Oscar the Grouch socks) and a sub
pit-crew of friends Mr and Mrs Evilgordon and Harold the dog.
This meant that the nutritional side of things contained an
even more interesting than usual variety of carbohydrate
sources.
 We
also seemed to be finally blessed with some glorious weather
and when Sara and I were getting ready we realised that we
needed to plaster on enough factor 30 sun cream to at least
last until dusk! Keeping hydrated was going to be the major
challenge especially as we hadn't really had any hot weather
this summer and you forget just how much more you need to
drink in the heat.
Photo: Warren Miles
The laid-back atmosphere of the
SITS event is rather unique and this year the course turned
out to be potentially fast and furious. The dry and hot
conditions meant it was really tempting to go just too fast
and die a horrible death although I didn't really have this
temptation as by now my legs were only capable of one speed
and all I wanted to do was get to the finish in one piece.
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