Running (Bright Day 3) 1:34:00 [5] 15.0 km (6:16 / km)
Mt Hotham. Definitely the toughest day but also a cracking route. Felt good along the undulating first 5km catching Luke, 2nd overall, at the bottom of the first big climb - 700m in 3km. He set a good pace at first so I sat behind him til about halfway up, then decided to go past. Felt good along the flattish ridge until we hit 'the wall' - 450m in 2km which started especially steep. My legs instantly popped and I had to walk a bit. Took a gel on and refound some energy so settled into a slower 'run'. Really rooted along the ridge to the finish. Felt like I dropped some time at the end, but did enough early on for another win.
Amazing views from the finish in glorious sunshine. What a great race. Then did a lovely afternoon drive with Grace and Florence to Omeo, Falls Creek and Mt Beauty.