Classic

Wild Wings XC

Winter Hump

Solstice Ski

Trapps Skate

Finally managed to complete the circuit. I surprised myself by being able to move efficiently without too much effort the first half. On Dick’s peak the bonk starting setting in and I now regret leaving my Skratch bottles on the counter at home as I was out of calories. 

I rallied up Tallac but the rocky descent is just as tough when you’re that tired. I somehow turned off trail halfway down and sent it down a scree-filled gully. By the time I realized my mistake I was too tired to trudge back up the scree. The last mile turned into bushwhacking through manzanita while bonked out of my mind. Despite the costly “shortcut” I finished with a solid time of just under 6:26. Could likely push sub-6 without the detour so maybe I’ll come back soon. 

Perfect day for running with plenty of cloud cover, about 10 drops of rain, and temps mostly in the low 60’s the whole way. Made it feel way easier than on a hotter, sunny day. 

I used the Leki’s on all the climbs and most of the descents until the bottom third of my left pole fell off after jamming in some rocks on The way up Jack’s. I guess they aren’t quite indestructible.

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