A rest is most definitely merited for Athlone native, Lorcan Fagan, following his TransGranCanaria exploits on the second most populous of the Canary Islands over the weekend.
Over a distance of 128km on rugged island terrain boasting an elevation of 7000m, the ultra marathon enthusiast completed the course in an admirable 25 hours and 33 minutes, reaching the finish line at 12.33am on Sunday, following an 11pm start on the Friday night.
Lorcan’s determined nature and strong mental fortitude saw him cross the island in both jogging and walking modes, as several aid stations along the route enabled him to replenish his food and water supplies as he progressed.
With in excess of 3,000 competitors from more than 20 countries participating in six events of varying distances, this endurance event, first staged in 2003, proves a stern test of the body’s physical and mental capacities and this achievement is to be truly commended!
