1. How did you prepare for the race?I actually treated this race as a good solid training day so didn't really taper for it at all and no specific to training on trails. My main goals are the London Marathon coming up so have been just focusing on that. Also sticking to the roads as the trails here have been very snowy, icey and at times slushy. No heat training either. I love trail running and am good at it so I think it just came naturally. My training had been going well too and have been getting more and more confident in training.
2. Did you crash or - if not - were you close to crash?
No, I didn't crash but yes had a few close calls. They were both on the major final descend where it was a single trail and had not seen much sun as it was very muddy slippery and a few roots and loose rock. The first time a slipped and the hit a root - but somehow I mananged to regain my footing
3. How did you cope with the heat coming from wintry Boulder?
I am not sure how I coped with it as I did come from and have been training in freezing temperatures. I do however like running in the heat and I think a practiced a lot during summer and knew what to do and because we only few in 48hrs before the race my body didn't have time to freak out about the heat. It was hot but nothing major.
4. Were you concerend about Ironman champ Heather Fuhr?
No, I actually wasnt concerned about Heather. I knew I had been really focusing on running and have been running well.
5. What's next?
Next for me is Houston Half, then a few more races in preparation for London marathon which is at the end of April.
Thanks Fee!
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