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* I managed not to overdress at the start of the race. I hate being cold, and being skinny, I get cold quick. Even in the 2-3 minutes before the race started, I was shivering, but I was the right temperature within a mile or so.
==What went badly==
* My only significant issue was my left calf wanted to cramp. It never actually went into a full cramp, but I had to focus on keeping it relaxed and it was quite painful. I suspect this is a side effect of the improved biomechanics from the downhill, as I am aware of using my calf muscles [[Muscle|Muscles]] more. This just goes to prove [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_ain%27t_no_such_thing_as_a_free_lunch TANSTAAFL].