Books are being read and Barnsey continues to fart. John and I completed the section in a comfortable 4hrs 10 min. Some guys finished in 2hrs 10 min, but they are Martians in disguise. Others are still arriving and we are some 6hrs from the start. You really have to put out of your mind the distance to go, or towel-throwing would be the order of the day.
Tomorrow is just another day in the office in a tough physical week.
Used the walking poles for the sandy bits and they are a real god-send. They take the pressure off the knees, but can be a bit of a pain in the arse to carry. Sleeping is a bit of an issue. It adds to the tiredness and makes this thing a very mentally draining event. Pretty much ran the whole way with a steady as she goes pace.