Welcome to our podcast coverage of the third Hellenic Mountain Race, supported by Albion, Tailfin, Pertex and STYRKR. 

By Day 5 of the Hellenic Mountain Race, everyone is feeling it. Fatigue is universal, moods are mixed, and the weather, like the terrain, has it's own ups and downs.

In this episode we start at Checkpoint 2 for some of the final riders to arrive ahead of the time cutoff. From there, we leap forward in the field with the goal of reaching Checkpoint 3 in Karpenisi by nightfall. Along the way, riders share stories of the effort it’s taken to make it this far, their plans for the road ahead, and the resolve needed to keep going.

We also hear from those who’ve made the difficult decision not to continue. Scratching might seem like a defeat from the outside, but for some, it’s its own kind of win—a choice to prioritize safety, learning, or experience a new perspective of the race.

As the kilometers wear on, so do shoes, zippers, and minds, and we hear from some riders who've gotten inventive with their gear...

Riders featured:

• Matt Franklin (Cap 98)
• Gabriele Ciacci (Cap 52)
• Gail Brown (Cap 53)
• Stephanie Hall (Cap 155)
• Rachael Carly (Cap 129)
• Mark Gilmour (Cap 89)
• Arianne Richter (Cap 10)
• George Antonakopoulos and Iasonas Mourellos (Caps 208A & 208B)
• Dennis Stegemann (Cap 36)
• Eric House (Cap 44)

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Production and hosting by Mel Webb 

Sound design by Ben Crannell

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