XC Ski race (White Pine Stampede) 3:01:24 [4] 40.0 km (4:32 / km)
slept:7.0
No HR - belt crapped out shortly after the start.
They got 12" of snow in the past two days. Despite their best efforts at grooming continuously, the trail was still quite soft, but better than I had expected. This was my first White Pine Stampede and the longest skate race I have ever done. The previous longest was 27K. I'd done a 51K classic, but that's different. Anyway, it went well, I wanted to pass Tracy, but she managed to stay out in front of me. The trail was BEAUTIFUL! The trees were loaded up with snow and everything was just magical looking. It was tough, but I survived. :)
