Awesome is what immediately comes to mind as the first finishers crossed the line after a grueling 60 km endurance run across four of the highest peaks Java is - Mt. Merbabu, Mt. Andong and Mt. Mt. Telomoyo Gilipetung. The preparation of the mind, body and equipment to complete such an event quite meet claims -. Add an impressive first place finish in 12:58:07 ET fans even non-athletes must respect the realization
The MesaStila Endurance 2014 was a new introduction to the program Rails-to-Trails . A field of 79, as far away as the United States and Belgium, has signed to face in the mountain 60 km. From 22:00, the participants strap on the spotlight for the first eight hours of the endurance race, adding another degree of difficulty. The day of the night and the challenges ahead with more than 3,100 athletes accumulative meters of mountain trekking and trail running, competing with other Indonesian endurance races around Mt. Bromo and Mt. Rinjani in Lombok. The MesaStila Endurance 2014 starters, only 11 finished, the final finisher crossing the line in 4:35:00 p.m. - respect! The event also serves as a qualifier advanced to The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc ®.
The MesaStila Endurance 2014 Rails-to-Trails for everyone. 262 participants joined all three events in 2014 with ages ranging from just five to 64 years young. Although difficult, a generous cut-off time makes completing the 13k feasible for all fitness levels. Participation in the half-marathon for the second time, I can confirm the race to be one of the most difficult of Indonesia. But nothing worthwhile has never been easy and the challenge is more than sufficient gratifying. It is no exaggeration to call the event one of, if not the most, scenic trails in Indonesia.
The riders cross the finish line together in Mesastila Challenge 2014
Getting to the MesaStila is easy, with flights to Semarang and Yogyakarta throughout the archipelago. International flights to Yogyakarta also make this race possible for travel warrior weekend in Singapore or Malaysia. Both Semarang and Yogyakarta are approximately 1.5 hours drive, Jogjakarta being slightly longer option. People from MesaStila will sort it out for you, no sweat.
The accommodation is available in the MesaStila in the beautiful colonial style, or at the event, you can bunk down with other riders in the dormitory-style rooms, specially set up to welcome the overflow of the riders and spectators to Rp.500.000 / night including breakfast.
On a final note, the MesaStila offers Indonesia spa of the best experiences, so make sure you book. The one on hamam also offers a tired leg remedy not to be missed.