Colquhoun impresses at Ultima Frontera
Colquhoun at the recent Commonwealth champs
A highly successful, inaugural Ultima Frontera went ahead this weekend, and despite the first rain for almost 4 months in the Poniente de Granada region Spain’s Juan Ruiz and Scotland’s Lucy Colquhoun were impressive winners
Describing Colquhoun’s efforts Scottish Athletics reports, “Despite her extensive ultra experience over the last few years, it was the first time the Scottish and GB international had covered 100 miles in an event, joining the mythical “centurion club”.
Event director Paul Bateson takes it up, stating:
“It only went and rained, the first time for over 4 months!! But at least it stayed hot and sunny for the 2 days before when we had all the route to mark.
It was dry and grey for the Saturday start and reasonably good until late eve. Sunday was grey, some drizzle but in the afternoon the sun came out so at least the runners had a pleasant end.
I think a 15hrs 43min (Juan Carlos Cuellar Ruiz) winning time is pretty good for what a few said was a bit like a Western States, so at least I know the times to expect in next years races. It also means, I think, that anyone looking for a tough but fast 100miler is going to consider this event. Lucy had a great run, first woman and a brilliant 3rd overall.
Paul Bateson
We also got some great support from UKGear once again. Their shoes are very impressive and with Chris Goodacre winning the 50km race in the PT1000 nc’s that was a great advocation. They definately last well over 1000miles!
Overall I am very pleased with the event and can only urge UK ultra trail runners to come out and have a go at this next year, it has to be one of the most beautiful anywhere!
Full results are here
