Day 755 – Australia – SA [Port Augusta (65k west) to Port Augusta (24k west)]

04/07/22

41km

  From Port Augusta (65k west) (South Australia) to Port Augusta (24k west) (South Australia)

Australia

Running into a fierce freezing crosswind and running through a significant landmark

On the trail parallel to the Highway

Blue skies are back and that’s good news. It would be hot if that fierce freezing wind wasn’t blowing so strongly! I had to cover my ears as I started the run and bury my hands in my sleeves, it was all so cold. I should not complain though, there are parts of Australia that are suffering a great deal right now, especially Sydney with the floods. I hope it does not last too long, there is tremendous damage in some areas.

Testimony to how windy it gets over here!

Today I ran past the 26,232nd kilometer of the journey. This number is important because it’s the one the WRA (World Runners Association) sets as the minimun number of km required to qualify as a run around the world. This was also the number of km I had intended to run in total – but well, as you know, the pandemic forced me through some extra kilometers in Europe (which I don’t regret at all) and the result is that I still have about 2,000km left in my journey. Quite a bonus if you ask me!

Adelaide is in sight now

As I finished my run between Nuttbush and Port Augusta, I had a choice of camping to one or the other. Nuttbush had some issue with hot water this morning. I decided not to take a chance and head to Port Augusta for the night. Not a bad choice. We are in a top notch camping area and were able to top up our supplies at the supermarket. I will run past Port Augusta tomorrow, then return there to enjoy a rest day.

Enjoy the video of today’s run: https://www.relive.cc/view/vLqekwZ3edO

Check my daily run GPS data on or

Here is the map of today’s run: