AM - headed over to Eagle XC practice and did 3 with GW, so 5 on the day.
Definitely felt like a day that I was making progress, but at the same time I was recognizing that Pikes is probably a ridiculous thought. Just little uphills in suburbia are butt kickers for me; hard to imagine a 13 mile 11.5% climb to 14000 plus feet.
Still…sometimes running a race can just be for the joy of a shared experience loaded with history (personal and otherwise), amazing public lands, and being part of a community of like-minded folks. One year slow and contemplative, doesn’t preclude a following year of being competitive. In fact, getting up the mountain after a tough stretch this year might up the motivation next year when you’re healthier.
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