Speedgoat 50K
My third (and final) go at this race. This is the slowest time I have run (it was 8 seconds slower than in 2013) BUT, the course has been changed each time I have done it and made harder with each version. I would estimate about 15-20 mins harder than in 2013. So, I am happy with it.
Overall, I feel my hiking speed is average at best, but I was able to run the flats and downhills faster than those around me. Lots of yo/yo running. They'd pass me on the ups and I'd pass back on the downhills.
I tried to moderate my pace for the first hour or two but failed miserably. I tried to keep up with Erik who is a much better climber than I am and I think it hurt my overall time. He went on to have a great race and continued to pull away on the climbs. I just had to push through the fatigue and do what I could. I had very little motivation the final hour until I got rolling on the downhill and chased the 7 hour barrier. I sure cut it close, but was able to jog it in with the kids. They had a blast on the mountain killing time waiting for me so good times were had by all.
Time to move on and run a different race next year. Maybe the Tushar race near Beaver UT....
T-6:59:24 11K+ vert
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