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Race Reports for Vattern Rundan - 300km 1 Day Bike Ride

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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: Moving time was 12hrs, 15 hours when you include the 3+ hours of eating, bathroom, and general collapsing on the ground for a few minutes.. aka the Depa (rest stops). Swedish Paper I was pretty shot at mile 135, but I managed to crank out another 51 miles afterwards. The last 50 miles were the toughest...maybe the toughest I have ever endured... its close with the first marathon I did... it was tough in both in terrain, wind, and by the mere fact that I had 2/3 of the race already done (i.e., whole body was quite tired.) Pain, accomplishment, seeing the 'country' of sweden, beauty, insanity.. (not me of course but others)... driven to the finish line... the last 20km were just pure and utter pain... i think this race in particular presents a glimpse of what will likely be a somewhat simliar experience at IM... its hard to see if it will be harder then and IM.. at least in a marathon you can walk at least.. walking with a bike.. isn't optimal.... The winds were so
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