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Laugardagur, 17. júlí 2010 16:12 |
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The 14th Laugavegur Ultra Marathon took place today. 279 runners started the run in Landmannalaugar and 267 finished the race.
Thorlakur Jonsson was first to finish the race on the time 4:48:01. Helgi Juliusson came second on 4:49:43 and Valur Thorsson third on 4:54:09.
Helen Olafsdottir was the first woman to finish the race on a new record 5:21:12. The old record was 5:31:15 set in 1999 by Bryndis Erntsdottir. Second woman to finish the race was Holmfridur Vala Svavarsdottir on 5:28:10 and third Sif Jonsdottir on 5:49:15.
Click here for total results and here for pictures from the race.
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Föstudagur, 16. júlí 2010 09:15 |
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According to newest weather forecast there will be light winds, mainly headwind or of variable direction at the Laugavegur track on Saturday. The wind will be at most 5 m/s near the peak of Hrafntinnusker. By Álftavatn, the sun will probably warm the sand areas. Fog or low clouds is very unlike pattern and also rain showers of any kind. Visibility is forecasted to be very good most of the Laugavegur Ultra Marathon distance. Click here to see the weather forecast made by Mr. Einar Steindórsson.
It is very important for runners to wear a water belt and a headwear in the run on Saturday since it will most probably be hot on the track. Runners can change clothes at the midpoint of the race (Bláfjallakvísl). If runners want to send a small bag to the midpoint it has to be delivered to the Marathon office before 17:00 on Friday July 16th.
Please study information about recommended equipment here. Runners are also reminded to study the rules of the Laugavegur Ultra Marathon cearfully before the race.
Good luck on Saturday. |
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