I should have registered earlier. One step behind seemed to be the pattern ahead for me.
Missing the online registration deadline, I petitioned the Race Director Julia for a spot in the race. Jim argued on my behalf that I could be swapped with Arno who was unable to make the race. Julia was kind and let me in!
Warming up, my body felt stiff. I had taken a hard tumble the week before and was still letting the wounds heal and the confidence rebuild. I…
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