Started charging up the hill pretty good, I think listening to music really helped. However I am not that great on uphills, I couldn't keep same pace all the way up, after first mile some people who I had passed initially passed me (most of them I passed again further in the race). A good part of the uphill I ran right next to Aaron Ralston, which I thought was pretty cool, we kinda paced each other. After mile 2 I got strong again and started passing people, I am not afraid of going all out on the downhills and flat or rolling parts I was able to keep my speed as well. I was happy to have my gatorade bottle with me, the water stations seemed kind of rare for such a tough and long course. I stayed really strong till about mile 12 when I fell down (after making through all the hard obstacles, I had to fall on the flat as I was switching from dirt trail to concrete!); I didn't mess myself up too bad, but it slowed me down a little for the last mile I think. I didn't break 2 hours as I planned, but I did set my course record.

not fall
also try to stay stronger on the uphill, so I don't have to pass as many people on the downhill single track

cleaned up my wounds, stretched, ate and drank


having to run behind people who are slower than me on the downhill and faster than me on the uphill


If you live in Colorado you should run this race! It's definitely one of my favorites!