Cool read. The fact that there are more than the usual number of variables influencing performance at this race versus most is what makes it so interesting to me. Temperature was a big factor, and the lack of wind exacerbated that to an extreme. Good job getting it done!
Thanks! I was lamenting the lack of wind as well. The lack of leaf cover - might have been 25-50% leaf out - defintely plays in as well. I couldn't wait to get under the hemlocks in those few sections that still have them. At least there wasn't a pollen storm!
Cool read. The fact that there are more than the usual number of variables influencing performance at this race versus most is what makes it so interesting to me. Temperature was a big factor, and the lack of wind exacerbated that to an extreme. Good job getting it done!
Thanks! I was lamenting the lack of wind as well. The lack of leaf cover - might have been 25-50% leaf out - defintely plays in as well. I couldn't wait to get under the hemlocks in those few sections that still have them. At least there wasn't a pollen storm!