Sitting at Break Espresso, I’m enjoying my second day off during this 4-day weekend. Currently indulging in a cinnamon roll – those who know, know it’s something special – and blogging about my record-setting climb yesterday. I started at the parking lot, heading up Spring Creek all the way to the wilderness boundary.
I began at a steady pace, with aspirations of middle chain ring all the way up. However, about 30 minutes in, I hit my limit. My heart rate skyrocketed to a record 179 beats per minute for this year. On the steepest part near the Trail of Tears runoff junction, I teetered on the edge of unconsciousness, struggling to remain upright.
Gradually, I recovered, but could only manage the granny gear. After 1 hour and 28 minutes, I reached the boundary in the middle ring. The trail felt longer than I remembered, and the tough part now just a memory. I felt amazing. The descent took 15 minutes and left my quads drained, but it was a good kind of exhaustion. I celebrated with a big plate of pasta at home.
Now, what to do today? Well, besides launching my new website.
- Terrain Distance: 8.3 miles
- Climb Distance: 4,152.54 feet
- Max Elevation: 7,158 feet
- Starting Elevation: 3,500 feet
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