My Europe trip was interesting and I will
sum it up quickly:
I was in Turkey for a day and ran across
the Bosphorus Bridge into Aisa. The bridge is huge with 8 lanes of traffic and
huge sidewalks on either side. I arrived at early evening and ran into Aisa.
Upon arrival into Aisa I was informed by some cops that pedestrians are not
allowed on the bridge anymore. The cops gave me a ride back into Europe to a
subway station. I then went to the Hagia Sophia. Amazing building.
Upon Arrival in Chamoix I rested for a day
and was ready to race the Mont Blan 80K. However, I ate a panini which gave me
food poisoning. I started the race hoping I’d feel better, instead I felt
worse. Soon I was puking and barely able to walk downhill. I had to drop.
Over the next 5 days I got better, did some
mountain climbing up Mont Blanc, and ran many trails.
Then I flew out: Geneva
to Istanbul, Istanbul to Chicago, Chicago to Anchorage.
From Anchorage I hitched down to Seward for
the Mount Marathon Run. I stayed at a host cabin and was well rested and ready
to race. For this race the run goes straight up Mount Marathon gaining 3,000
feet in 1.75 miles. Then in tortures response the runners must descend the peak
and lose their vantage and high point. The race started brutally fast at an
all-out sprint. I maintained my position in 15th place but was
unable to sprint uphill. By the summit I was in 50th place and not
ready to die or break a leg so I controlled my decent and finished in 58:12 and
65th place. Others ran with reckless abandon. Indeed, the race is
known for having people break their legs every year.
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