FKT: Rowan Varley - Orkney Two Towns Trail - 2023-08-15

Athletes
Route variation
Standard route
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Self-supported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
1h 42m 21s
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It was a beatiful day in front of St. Agnus cathedral. Gaggles of tourists were crowding in and out of the big wooden door of the building.

I stood there, anticipating the road ahead. I began thinking about how I would attempt this feat, and how long it would take my record to be beaten.

After three unsuccessful starts I was finally off... The first hundred meters were fantastic, my legs felt fast and free, my hair was flowing behind me, and then it went downhill. I felt water running down my back, so I quickly whipped round and removed my bag. Opening it up I found my bottle had opened itself and filled my phone, earbuds and food full of water.

This had been the fourth attempt and I wasn't stopping, even if I was going to be dehydrated and underfuellled for the whole ride...