Race day! Whew, The Mad Marathon in Vermont. it’s a route that’s either climbing or descending. The first nine+ miles include two climbs that are on the order of a mile long and have parts that are over a 20% grade.
I made it to just past mile 25 before the legs totally turned to rubber. Ugh! The last mile was uphill a bit. I had nothing left. I managed to get it done though. It was satisfying to finish at 4:27:36. That’s about 30 minutes faster than two years ago.