I’m happy to officially announce I will be going back to Spartathlon this year. It is coming up quickly and I have been able to get in excellent training upon returning from France. Valmir Nunes of Brazil, a previous Spartathlon winner, is in top shape this year after dropping last year due to injury. Another previous winner, Jens Lucas of Germany, will also be running, but possibly slightly tired after a stellar second place finish at UTMB. Markus Thalmann of Austria is one more past champion helping to stack the field. American 24 Hour record holder Mark Godale is also in great form this year and I expect many more great competitors to be ready to give it their all.

Last year for the first time the race provided a live webcast which I heard was quite good, posting quick updates of top runners. Be sure to check the website on race day, Friday September 28. We have a 7:00 start, middle of Thursday night for those back in the States.

I’m excited to go back and tackle this tough and long road race and enjoy the great culture of the Greek people, the beautiful country and rich history of Greece!