I'd really appreciate if Strava AI stopped roasting me on every run

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25:31/17:01/42:32. CR for the next 30 seconds until Tate uploads his run, can't wait for the email

Total Hell Week Stats: 24.9 Miles, 10,190 Feet of Elevation Gain, 2:46:04 Ascents, 1:41:31 Descents, 4:27:35 total. According to Record Keeper Eli, that's a record for hell week ascents... again, just until Tate finishes up tomorrow.


I did it!! I honestly expected my body to blow up and die halfway through this week, I'm so stoked I kept pushing and blew away what I thought I was capable of. Such a cool event, everyone who participated for all or part absolutely rocks. Was so huge to see friendly faces out there all week and give and get mental support. 

Pulled into the parking lot just as Tate was about to go on warmup, we briefly jogged and I steeled myself to try and keep up once we started. This hope was immediately dashed as Tate absolutely hammered it out of the gate and had about a 100m lead by the first or second switchback. Nevertheless, was glad to not be alone out there and that helped motivate me to keep pushing knowing he was working just as hard. Accidentally went onto an overlook instead of a switchback near ish the top and cost myself several seconds. Took the first 100-200m after the top to regroup somewhat, then started pushing again. Somehow my legs still felt ok, and just pushed as hard as my lungs could tolerate. Last couple miles melted away and it was done. Hacked up a lung for about a minute while Tate attempted to exchange greetings with me lol. So stoked, but glad to be done and looking forward to this weekend.

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I'd really appreciate if Strava AI stopped roasting me on every run

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