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Yesterday was the hottest Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k of the four I have run. And the hardest. Sometimes you give it your all and your all is not quite enough. Made it much farther than last year, under worse (hotter, dryer, dustier) conditions.
It was already in the mid-70s Fahrenheit at the race start, spiked into the 80s and 85+ from mile 4 onward, hitting highs in the low 90s. I had somewhat prepared for the heat, with a hydration plan & practice, and a cooling outfit including an ice-bandana.
I made it up almost 4000 feet of elevation gain from the start to the picturesque “Stairway to Heaven” ladder (newly replaced this year!) up to Washeshu Peak (~2700m above sea level, 8868' according to my Garmin) and across the plateau at the top.
After the crux of the race I hiked / slow-ran down the steep descent, making it to about mile 7.8 (more than halfway!) at the Siberia aid station. Missed the cutoff by a few minutes and got pulled. From the start I pushed perhaps the hardest I have ever pushed at Broken Arrow, found new limits, and felt like I left it all on the mountain.
I have some ideas for what to improve, given similar conditions. Still reflecting on lessons learned. This was my fourth overall attempt, and 2nd DNF at Broken Arrow.
Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k results so far:
* 2026: DNF at ~7.8mi Siberia Aid
* 2025: DNF at ~4.6mi Snow King Aid
* 2024: 6:52 finish! https://tantek.com/2024/176/t1/finished-broken-arrow-skyrace-23k
* 2023: 5:22 finished adjusted 23k course (due to high winds): 2 loops of 11k https://tantek.com/2023/178/t1/june-trailrunner-ultrarunner
I will return for the 2027 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
#BrokenArrowSkyrace #skyRace #trailRace #mountainRunning -
Tomorrow morning
once more into the woods
up the rocks, onto the ridges
@brokenarrowskyrace.com
Goal: finish 23k
Live stream: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeYQprW-4u4
#BrokenArrowSkyrace #skyRace #trailRace #mountainRunning -
Three easy hours that almost didn’t happen. Thought about ditching it to get catch up on reading and some organizing. But a wintry mix descends tomorrow, and it’s been warm enough to melt last month’s snow. Took two hours to clear my head, which let me remember this pastime helped me through a terrible 1st marriage, and it’ll help to get through the next few years. Best to show up healthy and focused.
Now to get in some good trouble.
#Shenandoah #snp #blueRidge #trailrunning #mountains #mountainRunning
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What I wish for 2025?
More of these trail runs, please! More of these views... I just love spending days in nature, where I can truly relax and unwind. I want to be healthy in body and mind. And the freedom to travel, live and experience!
What would be your dream (that is hopefully coming true) for 2025?
#beAnywhere #trailrunning #running #Lofoten #Norway #Norge #Norwegen #mountains #Berge #mountainview #MountainRunning #OceanView
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Oh, who could resist them? These autumnal trails that lead through the enchanted landscape with such incredible beauty!
#running #trailrunning #thyon #Wallis #valais #beAnywhere #autumn #fall #herbst #theAlps #RunningInTheAlps #mountains #MountainRunning #LetsRun
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Falko is our official Swiss Athletics trail and mountain running instructor and is looking forward to taking you to the beautiful mountains of the Swiss Alps and to the best trails in Lofoten. Fancy joining us?
https://www.beanywhere.ch/trailrunning/events
#beAnywhere #trailrunning #running #MountainRunning #Mountains #SwissAlps #Lofoten #Outdoors #RunningTheAlps #RunningLofoten #InLoveWithRunning #RunningGuide #RunningCommunity #TrailLove #RunningTips #Run #mountain #nature
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Enjoy running in one of the most beautiful areas in Switzerland - Engadin in autumn is fantastic. Several dates for a day full of running and skills training! Like to join? Sign up now. 🏃♀️🏃♂️🚀
https://www.beanywhere.ch/de/course/trail-running-technique-tactic-engadine
#Trailrunning #TrailRun #Running #RunningSwitzerland #SwissRunning #RunningTheAlps #MountainRunning #MountainTrails #Graubünden #Engadin #StMoritz #LaufKurs #RunningCommunity #beAnywhere
