redemption weekend 🤝🏽
this was never meant to be about a goal time. this 101.7km was about proving to myself that I could do this race. The belief in myself was there. I’d done the distance before, and further, endured worse. So, I came back this weekend to get myself across the finish line.
I made so many changes to ensure I had the best race possible. Every single detail matters when you’re out there for so long and every race is a chance to refine the process.
I’d figured out that my running vest was just TOO tight and restricting my breathing so I finally got myself a new, properly fitting vest; as a result I felt no tension or restriction in my breathing all race long.
I’ve had so many gut issues in past races and finally, I got to roll out a plan with my nutrition and execute it at UTA where it worked perfectly. This was a massive win and such a weight lifted knowing I’ve found what works and I can only refine it further going forward.
I came into the checkpoints calm, knew what needed to be done, reset and got back out there. My crew were my rocks. Quick to switch out flasks, replenish nutrition and make sure I left with everything I needed. Coming into the 37.7km CP I was texting
@cassieselfe saying I was getting the nastiest chafe (I never chafe) and she found me body glide to save the day. I texted jamie at 78km that I just needed a cry and a hug and he was everything I needed in that moment of sheer exhaustion. To my crew and all supporters, everyone of you who was there for me at CP’s, you guys are so incredible. Us ultra racers couldn’t do this without you.
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