Unspecified 8:52:22 [3] 29.0 mi (18:21 / mi)
Chamonix, variable between 10c and 23c (!)
To just beyond Cartogne and back
Second venture out on the reverse route. Felt better today. Not sure if was heat or legs - or perhaps even using the poles better. Incredible steepness on the climbs. Calculated that did around 3,300 metres of ascent and descent over the 9hrs I was out. That is serious climbing for me.
Weather was odd. Started bright then spotty rain, followed by torrential rain that was really cold, leaving me with numb fingers for a period. Glad I had my good waterproof jacket with me, even if my shorts had to get soaked.
Nutrition was better. Took bagels but had the dry mouth gag reflex that stopped me eating. Stopped at Vallcerine for a panini and lots of cola. That really helped along with around a liter of water from a stream. I think I should really over rather than risk dehydration.
Feeling good at the end. Ran really strong over the last 90mins or so, all downhill and almost my strongest section with a second wind.