Race Report: Pikes Peak Ascent

 Well, if you read my last blog post, you know I was going into this race with some ridiculous history and some current anxiety. 

I regret to inform you that anxiety did not magically disappear on race day. Good news, the race got done. Better news, I didn't smash my face. Best news, I did not have (another) stroke at mile 9. 

Last 24 Hours

The Ascent is tomorrow.

Yay! The Ascent is tomorrow!

Eff, the Ascent is tomorrow.

It is all the things at once. Eric and I, along with a marathoner and her husband from Indiana, went up to the Peak this morning and schlepped around a bit. I sucked in the last bits of elevation to try to ensure my lungs are prepped.