We left Leadville real early this morning in 40 degree weather and arrived in Tulsa to 100+ degree weather. We struggled initially in Leadville to breathe because of the altitude and we are suffering just as much here to breathe due to the heat. I really want to be back in Leadville. The highest temperature we saw was 75 degrees.
Just to give you a brief report, until I can do a full one tomorrow, is to say that the Leadville Marathon is the real deal and can only be described as intense. I struggled quite a bit through it and did not reach my initial goal, but I am very happy with my time. The climb up Mosquito pass really tested me and zapped a lot of my strength, but hey, that is what makes up stronger. It was fun, challenging, and one I look forward to trying to better in the future. I will let you know more in detail after I rest, eat some pizza, and watch the Tour De France recap. We did not have satellite all week long, so I am behind on the Tour.
My week and experience can best be summed up by the painted sign below right on the main road in town. What a rush!
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