It was a lovely day, but warm. I set off with three litres of carbohydrate-enriched water and five gels. I hadn't planned to refill my water during the run, but as soon as I started, I realised how hot it was. The sun was especially intense in the first half. There was shade, but it was still quite warm. So, in the second half, I stopped at quite a few water stations to refill. There aren't many on the route, which I underestimated. At first, the trails weren't that busy, but the closer I got to Weesen, the more people I had to overtake. The weather was so good that people wanted to enjoy it. I should have expected it. Fortunately, they let me pass easily, so I didn't feel obstructed. The second half is just pavement, but the scenery makes it worthwhile.