Trail running6:07:00 [3] 43.0 km (8:32 / km) +2900m6:23 / km
Mont Blanc marathon. Started far back in the pack and got to stress a bit and overtake hundreds of slower runners in the beginning. Then it went very well all the way up to highest point of the race (2201m) at about 24k. I took it rather too easy than too hard and the biggest climb went surprisingly easily. Got a bit frustrated on the way down there due to some slower runners and sudden stops but then further down in the descent I was able to pass them and accelerate. A few longer stops at drink stations at 18k and 30k while taking a cup from the backpack and filling the hydration pack but otherwise steady race up to 38k. Just before the drink station at 38k my quads started to cramp but fortunately I was able to shake them off and continue running. Overtook about 40 runners on the last climb and finished strong. 17th among senior women and 22nd overall. Not too bad.