6:45am run up to the Lake Agnes Tea House, starting from Lake Louise about 4k and 400m (1300 feet) of climbing. This gradient was much more manageable as an actual run versus power hike, although the walk / run strategy was definitely employed. Tried to keep up with Gareth on the way up, but he Killian Journet'd it back down. Stunning views of sunrise on the mountains overlooking Lake Louise. Finish by running all the way back down from Lake Louse to the Village, 12k all in.
With all the eccentric loading of the quads from the last two trail runs, the long ride in to Calgary was always going to be a slog. Barry put things into Beast Mode after the 1st rest stop and I yo-yoed off the back the rest of the day until the lunch stop at 150k. I don't know what kind of watts he was laying down but I when I checked mine I was well north of 300 in the group, and he did it seemingly for a 100k. And when he dropped off the front, the Philinator kept things rolling. A very hard day in the saddle.
Glad to have completed the camp with everyone safe and sound. More thoughts on camp later.
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