Dan Hugo leads Xterra USA series
June 20th, 2008 by Nikola Tosic
photo by Nils Nilsen
South African again is leading the Xterra USA series but this time it is not Conrad Stoltz but Dan Hugo.
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photo by Nils Nilsen
South African again is leading the Xterra USA series but this time it is not Conrad Stoltz but Dan Hugo.

In many ways I felt more prepared for this race than any other. I had my ten week training program prior to the event. Much to many of my friends surprise I decided to take this event seriously. I wanted do my best for myself as an athlete who has been playing around with this sport for 3 years and also for my sponsor Bonitas who had supported me financially to allow me to take part in this race.

Comrades Marathon was won by Elena Nurgalieva in 6:14:38 and Leonid Shvetsov in 5:24:49.
I have been quiet for more than a week - I have been on a training camp in Croatia and a nice big fat report will focus on that soon. I have missed the ITU Triathlon World Champs and Tour de France start but I am happy to mention the Comrades Marathon.
Always amazing Vladimir Kotov who in his mid 50s managed to reach top 10! His success is even more amazing when you realize that he has been racing professionally for several decades! I wonder how has he achieved to maintain his strength and stay free of injury for such a long time especially in a sport like ultramarathon running.