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After 3 days of competition, Carlos Garcia has completed the first third of the route of the Yukon Arctic Ultra.
He still has about 200 miles to complete.
At the last checkpoint at Braeburn came in ninth.
In the first 56 hour race has only slept an hour and a half.
Sometimes he walks with his eyes closed.
Condition very low temperatures the rest of the runners.
The cold is unbearable if you stop moving.
Carlos has been the beginning of frostbite in his hands but thanks to medication that carries to this case has not gone over for now.
The rough terrain, up and down hills, made appear small joint pain in his left knee.
Bring tape on the nose and cheeks to prevent freezing.
The water transports between the body and clothing to prevent freezing, but it's still hard to avoid.
In pulka, sled pulling to transport supplies and equipment, everything is frozen.
The material breaks or stops working with ease, as is the case of one of the front of issue.
Now go to the reserve.
Be made over time and is difficult to maintain a steady pace from the cold and the difficulty of the terrain.
At all times accompanied by Carlos Eduardo García Linares, another participant Murcia and good friend.
Between them are inspired by encouragement and motivation to continue in very harsh weather conditions.
They walk together from the start of the competition and will likely be so throughout the test.
The next goal is to reach the next checkpoint is located in the town of Carnacks within the limit imposed by the organization.
The passage of time will tell if they succeed.
Source: Club Senderista de Lorca La Carrasca
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