Up/Down Front 4.03 miles/2,326 vert./1:10:18 (41:25 up)
After a much needed rest day yesterday, I was itching to get on the trails again today just for the fun of it and even though it was blazing hot, for some reason I actually enjoyed the heat today for a change. My legs were tired, but my mental energy was good and I felt decent on the climb, yet still went easy as there was really no reason to push. The descent was a bit more slow and deliberate, as my quads and feet are still a little sore.
2 days after Pikes I am feeling a combination of relief that the race is over mixed with a bit of sadness that it has already passed. I really had more fun running the Pikes Peak Marathon (my first marathon) than I have any other race and really look forward to doing it again.
In the near term, I am looking forward to running Vail Pass on Thursday with the twins to spectate the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and cheer on the World's best cyclists.
Uncle. You win. There is no FLIPPING way I would have got DOWN that thing in 41 today.
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