That was brutal and painful, but I am so glad I didn't turn back. My actual moving time was around 2:47:30 but close to 20min can be added just because I stopped the watch when I took breaks... I could physically hold the speed, but mentally it was really tough...
At mile 2, I had an electrical storm in the way so turned around (instead of doing the 10k course x3) and went south... At mile 3, I finally adjusted my hydration pack which was bouncing around and got my neck area all chafed. At mile 5.5 I was at my lowest point and was near going back home... At mile 6 I had to turn back to avoid another electrical storm. At mile 11 I had my highest point and then after mile 13 it was just really hard on my feet with the pounding etc, not used to this kind of distance... Got literally soaked for at least an hour.
Nevertheless I am very happy I was able to do the 20mi. No clue how I will do the 50k (11more miles, 2000 ft gain added) but that's a good start
Splits: 4:04 (8:08), 8:05, 8:38, 7:59, 8:33, 8:44, 8:34, 8:27, 8:05, 8:29, 8:09, 8:12, 8:41, 8:25, 8:28, 8:11, 8:37, 8:39, 8:05, 8:05, 4:11 (8:19)
Elevation: + - 880ft |