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4 Miles of Agony

Thursday, June 19, 2008 By TK421 2 Comments
It's that time of year again for the Utah Summer Games bicycle hillclimb. 1800 vertical feet in four miles in 90 degree heat. Despite what lay ahead, I managed a smile at the start - it wouldn't last long.


The climb up right hand fork of Cedar Canyon is gorgeous, but I couldn't see too well out of my steam-filled glasses.
Well, I finally made it to the top in 28:30, about 30 seconds faster than last year. I was pretty nauseous most of the way up and nearly up-chucked, but was able to hold it in. But keeping to my true form, I finally puked a few minutes after finishing. Zoe wasn't too sure her dad was going to survive.
Next up, a sixty mile road race on Saturday. I can't wait for this to be over so I can get back to the dirt.

On another note, we hiked the Subway in Zion National Park last weekend, but I'm still working on the pics...
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Anonymous said...

What? No pictures of the puke? -Matt

June 20, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Anonymous said...

Tyler! There is nothing better than pushing yourself to your limit. You are truly an athlete. I love man. -Eros

June 21, 2008 at 3:30 AM

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