First LungBuster race declared a success
An extreme running race – appropriately called LungBuster - was held this morning, with some 50 die-hard enthusiasts from all walks of life taking to the hills of San Martin and Mizieb.
The activity was the first of the Hellfire Race Series and followed up the successful, if gruelling Summer Hellfire Triathlon last August.
LungBuster was a 9km run with a total change in elevation of 900m – equivalent to a 10% gradient. It started at the highest point of San Martin and the runners then proceeded downhill to the Xemxija valley and up to Mizieb.
Funds were raised for Inspire.
Organiser Nathan Farrugia, no stranger to extreme sports, said it had been a successful fun event, and he thanked, in particular, the police for their assistance.
Young athlete Johan Galea came first with a time of 30m 50 seconds followed by Fabio Spiteri.
Marika Micallef came first among the women with a time of just over 38 minutes followed next by Margaret Seguna.
The no-quitter prize went to Harvey Wadge (58 minute)
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Fabio Spiteri
Jan 17th 2011, 14:37
A tough race indeed ..... a good test to tease your physical and mental ability !! Well done for the organisers .
@ Leonard Perkins ...truathlon website is www.maltatriathlon.org and www.hellfiretriathlon.com
I have a few athletes training with me for triathlon so if you are interested me contact me.
fabio
K Sultana
Jan 17th 2011, 13:39
Very hard, very tough...but enjoyed every second.
Well done to Nathan and Co, helpers and police...looking forward for the next one.
Lungbuster...it truly is!!
Leonard Perkins
Jan 16th 2011, 20:16
Well done all....great to see such events!
Can anyone give me dates of such races? and triathlon?.
Thank you in advance.
Justin Mifsud
Jan 16th 2011, 19:36
Enjoyed every bit of it, although it was hard, enjoyed the tough challenge! Well done to the organisers.
Sandro Bugeja
Jan 16th 2011, 17:26
Technical details of the race can be found at: http://79664664.com/2011/01/16/lungbuster-foot-race-technical-aspects/
Bernard Vassallo
Jan 16th 2011, 17:13
Well done to all involved. This is a quite gruelling and tough event. It takes a hardened and determined athlete to start and finish these races. A reflection of deep true spirit of sport.