[English] - Road test on Taiwan
First brief test of Pavel's shape took place at the beginning of April on Taiwan as a part of the Run Across Taiwan race. Race crossed entire Taiwan from east to west.
Even though it is clear, that the attempt itself cannot be simulated or its result predicted, Pavel tried to test his current form in ultralong run. Run Across Taiwan race covered 246km, racers climbed more than 10500 meters and reached a highest point at 3275 meters. Race was completely on road and Pavel covered it in 31 hours and 56 minutes, which is a very promising baseline for further preparation and training.
You can read more on the race here: http://ar2.palonc.org/2016/04/15/mysterious-run-over-formosa/