I tried to watch my pace as a matter of fact I started slower than normal knowing the altitude was going to kick my ass. I stopped to pee at mile 2 which made me feel a lot better and got into a nice rhythm. Previous to the race my longest ride was only a 5 mile run, so after i hit the big hill on mile 7 anything was a bonus for me. I walked up the hill to try to save some energy, continued running until mile 10.5 then I jogged and walked. I came up an another hill on mile 11 which I also walked, I tried to continue walking and running as we were running on the cross country skiing path which was a bit hilly, or at least seemed that way perhaps due to the lack of training and elevation, the last couple of miles were terrible but I pushed through and finished what I considered a decent time considering the elevation and lack of training.

Train properly, although this is my 8th or 9th HM I can't seem to find the right pre-race meal, maybe is just my nerves or anxiety. Since I live and train at sea level nothing much i can do there to get ready for such high altitude.

Walked around the finish line a little, got chocolate milk, a bagel, cream cheese, orange and a pice of chocolate. Got on the shuttle back to our hotel and hit the hot tub.


Insufficient training and altitude.