14/10/2025
🏃♂️🇹🇹 Race Recap: Les Foulées des Apôtres de la Paix Half Marathon – Guadeloupe
The race kicked off around 3:15 p.m. under a blazing Caribbean sun — temperatures soared to about 34–35°C, and the heat was intense from the start.
When the gun went off, the pace was fast. Nicholas Romney from Trinidad & Tobago took the early lead, while I held back, knowing the heat and the hilly course would punish anyone who went out too hard. I settled around 8th position, staying patient.
As the race unfolded, I began working my way through the field — by the first major hill I moved up a few places. Around the 5K mark, I passed the athlete from El Salvador and found myself in 4th place. Ahead, three athletes — one from Trinidad and Tobago, one from Martinique, and one from Guadeloupe — were locked in a battle, about 300 meters up the road.
I tried to close the gap, but the combination of relentless heat, rolling hills, and steep climbs made it a true test of endurance. From that point, I was running solo for the rest of the race, giving my best effort all the way to the finish line.
Despite the conditions, the support on the streets was incredible — the locals cheered, handed out water, and made every runner feel welcome. It was my 3rd international race representing Trinidad and Tobago this year, and I’m proud to have finished 4th overall, with my teammate securing 3rd place — a strong showing for our country 🇹🇹.
After the race, we were treated to amazing hospitality — good vibes, rhythm sections, delicious local food, and a warm atmosphere that reminded me why the Caribbean running community is so special.
A huge thank you to the organizers of Les Foulées des Apôtres de la Paix Half Marathon for the invitation and their incredible care throughout the event. It was truly a privilege to compete in Guadeloupe, and I look forward to returning in the future.
Runners Life Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force Athletic Team NAAA TT Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs Bafasports CARICOM: Caribbean Community
