Day 2- 44km
Day 2 started off with a better prep, dry shoes and kit (had a spare set so I didn't have to run in wet gear) and some Myprodol in my stomach and a Transact patch on my foot (sore hoof).
We were bussed out to Elim Dune in the Naukluft National Park about 10km from our camp for stage 2. A 44km stage awaited us with varying terrain and our good friend, the rain, to accompany us. Thankfully, the rain that did fall was actually very low cloud and we ran, albeit very slowly to start with, through the clouds on a rising terrain with magnificent scenery. We transitioned into rocky and muddy ground (yes it is possible to have both) and arrived at CP1 at 15km. A quick drink, refill of the water bottles, and a bite to eat (oranges went down a treat) and we were off.
Water awaited us about 8km down the road. A plateau had flooded and we were in for some serious wading, almost impossible to run through this 'pond'.
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