TransRockies Run success for Andy Symonds

Monday 25th - Saturday 30th August - TransRockies Run, Colorado, USA
Congratulations to Andy Symonds who has completed an incredible six days of endurance running to finish second overall in the 2008 Gore-tex TransRockies Run in the Colorado Rockies.

Transrockies Briefing

The event which involved over 100 miles of running with around 27,000 feet of climbing saw Andy and his team mate (Tom Owens) win one of the six stages, place second in four stages and third in another.

Running in the Rockies

So after six days of intense competition at an average altitude of around 12,000 feet the gruelling event was won by Team Nike with Andy’s Saab Salomon team placing a superb second overall.

Camping in the Rockies

Over 130 teams completed the event. Further race reports and videos can be found on the event’s website by clicking HERE.