Leg 12 - Trail run at Snowbasin Resort | 2.00 Miles | Hard
The weather was starting to get a little chilly. Matthew came flying into the exchange early. I quickly pulled off my jacket and took off uphill. Steep uphill is never easy, especially at altitude. My legs burned, and I quickly started breathing hard. I just kept my legs churning, waiting for the downhill. When it came, I made the most of it. I passed a runner or two and was cruising...then the trail kept going farther than I had expected. I began to wonder, and then was almost certain, I had missed a turn and was off course. I was trying to decide what to do when I finally saw a trail marker that confirmed I was still on course. With renewed vigor I headed up the last hill then took the brakes off on the final descent to the exchange. I felt strong. It felt good.
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