Tony from our bivouac abandoned today. Hard terrain to start with sand dunes. Huge salt flat: ran across for 6.25 miles in worst heat of day:52C. This was followed by an oasis full of wild camels which stank. Wheels fell off at 25km:no energy at all;hard to put one foot in front of the other.
Long way to reach 38km finish. Crossed line. Vomited lots; keeled over.
Next thing I knew I was being carried by Berber and medic to tent for stats, then jeep to medic tent. Given water with salts: vomited lots again. Put onto another bed and strung up for IV drip: 5 bags x 500ml. 2 hour penalty.
Wondered what's that flashing? Found myself surrounded by 3 photographers and videographer. Annoying. After 4 hours felt much better.
Back to our bivouac tent, but I had diarrhoea late into the night. Tried to sleep. Decided to abandon.
