XC skiing44:00 5.34 mi (8:14 / mi) +93m7:49 / mi ahr:130 max:158
Ari whisked me away from MSP for some snowy driving up to Hayward (commentary both helped me learn about the culture of northern WI + much about the Birkie itself). We got bibs, saw a bit of the Birkie scene (oh my gosh, so many people!) and then headed over to Mosquito Brook to meet up with Pete + crew for a little preview of the Mosquito Brook + Bitch hills.
This was a very good part of the race to know, kinda where the mental game gets really important!