At the 8 Hours of Bonelli I got 3rd place Elite Men in the 4-Hours Solo category. HOLY SHIT. It was actually my first time trying an XC marathon race like that; learned a lot. With shorter naps I could improve my time! I also need to find a better anti-cramp elixir.Β
I loved the race format racing with everyone!Β
In the end I completed 8 laps, the last two with heavy cramps. I thought my hydratation and nutrition was actually on point. I blame the cramps on neglected stretching of certain muscles (now I know you adductor longus!) and overall lack of adaptation for this type of event. Iβll get better at this the more I do it.
Iβm glad I had the full suspension for this. The first few laps I had the suspension mostly locked out. Then toward the end I was happy to open it more often and recover, even on the bumpy climbs. Bonelli was extra chunky that day!
Chad got the win and Derek came in 2nd, both on 8 laps too. Also congrats to the 8-Hours finishers, you all are nuts!! :)