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Bloody hard race at high altitude in wet conditions, mud and snow at the top.  Awesome cloud inversion so could see some great views. Incredible! Stoked with result because I haven't been able to do any fast training since my injury two years ago but still a long way behind the winning men. Breathing and trying to run at 2750m felt awful.

Unfortunately a lot of hamstring pain from mid race so I probably won't be able to do any more of the longer harder races on this trip, body not ready yet. We'll see. This probably wasn't a good idea. Hopefully not too much damage done.

What an experience though and I filmed a lot of the lead females battling it out right on my heels and my experience in the race. I saved the lead female who went way off course on descent and ran after her yelling for her to return and she ended up winning just ahead of me. Beast. She gave me a big thanks at the end for saving her race.

I was stronger on the climbs than a lot of those around me despite the altitude, I think I was in 10th for a while but on flats and downs everyone else was faster. I don't really have any running economy, need a lot more running. In a year I think I'll be ready to be my 100% competitive self again, but this was encouraging though! 

1st Old Man 45-49 Category 🏆 got to stand on the 1 and wave 😅

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