One guy looked really relaxed and at the same time he looked eager to run, his name Michel Butter (picture by Losse Veter).
Born and raised in the north of the Netherlands. Michel ran 2h 09' 58" over the 42,195 km (his average speed = 19,48 km/u).
Congratulations to Michel and his coach Guido Hartensveld for this result! Very inspiring performance for every "mzungu". I know Michel as an ambitious hardworking athlete, so the best is yet to come.
Both course records were crushed by Wilson Chebet (men 2u 05' 41") and Meseret Hailu (women 2h 21'08"). Jesse and me are very happy with our little contribution to this great result for Hailu. We ran as even as we possible could on the desired pace. (Jesse till 35 km, I till 32 km) Afterwards everybody was really happy so overall a superb weekend, special thanks to Jesse for the nice company and the perfect teamwork.
Now I will focus to train on my speed, my right leg is still injury free! Yeeha! Greetings, Lander.