The 21k had just under 5000 vertical gain as well as some technical downhills. My goals were to not go out fast, work the uphills, and finish under four hours. I finished in 3:59:40, I did not go out too fast, and up until 16k I was working the hills pretty well and felt on course for a 3:30 or 3:40. My calves started cramping and I feel like I fell totally apart in the last 2k, although the splits had me maintaining my position.
This race put me over 20,000+ total vertical for this trip. Definitely the 12 biggest days since the Tahoe Rim at the end of last summer.
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