Mount Revelstoke Hill Climb

[Fehlmann]

Last weekend I participated in my first race of the year the Mount Revelstoke Steamer Hill Climb.
Great race if you like 27km of uphill like me. The weather was also a dream blue sky 28C.
My start time was near the end with 30 second interval start times. I started one spot ahead of Olav getting slowly into a rhythm and accelerating up the hill, until a very short time later I get passed like I was standing still. Well, I increased my speed to match Olav’s, but that didn’t last too long, I still needed to survive another 26km of uphill and pacing somewhat until I hit at least the 20km mark. I then kept my breathing and HR somewhat under control until the last five km where I gave it everything I had and more.
I ended up finishing the 27km 3200ft climb in a time of 1:14:20 fourth place overall, five minutes behind the leader which I believe is a new record.
I am definitely satisfied with my result and had a wicked time climbing Mount Revelstoke and will be back next year to improve my time!

Manuel

[Andrew]

So, the question is...respiratory limitation, muscle strength limitation, or cardiac?
Time for some mroe testing to start teh training for 2012 on the right foot.

I am crossing my fingers for your house to sell this week, so we will see you back where you belong in the Okanagan, and training with the team again!