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The Pikes Peak Ascent – here and gone”¦

August 16, 2008 · Written by trailrunningSoul.com · Filed Under Race Reports 
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…but the majority of the 2nd wave (at least 800 or more runners!) were turned around – most at the A frame – I was about a 1/4 mile away. We didn’t have a choice, and they made us come back down because of the SUPER crazy hazardous weather conditions!!!…

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