Engadin Ski Marathon 2011 
The charm of the Engadin Ski Marathon is mainly due to the disproportionate number of participants. A lot of people
. Among the half marathon and marathon at the start we find ourselves in around 10,000. It is the organizational experience gained in the years to allow the event runs smoothly. The ten thousand
move departing divided into 5 waves, according to the assigned group. Being there worth the ticket price. For sure.
This year the goal was simple and I had stressed in previous posts. Earn the right to leave in the Elite, the ones with the yellow bib. There are successful. That counts. But the effort was great. I close in 2100esima position in time of 2h 35 '45 ", about 3 minutes less than last year. climbing more than 800 positions, as the race was (thanks a layer of fresh snow) much slower when compared to last year.
race divided into two. In the first part I've enjoyed a sudden, in the second, unfortunately, no. Parto in lane alternative because of the grid are arrived late and if I went into the main gate I was at the bottom of the group. In a push shot whole. Among those who have completed the launch of the alternator are third in the lane. When the lanes come together (after about a mile and broken) I'll be in front of about 200. On the frozen lakes skiing is fun and that is a pleasure to row. Every kilometer plays the garmin and I see 2 '50 ", then 2'58", almost always (apart from the launch of kilometers) below the 3' end. The ten step 30 'and 30 "and check the eleventh round in 33' and are broken and 92nd of my group, 1600esimo general. Wow! But 'nothing ends forever,' imagine the story in which I, cross-country skier Sunday , trip and close strong overtaking. Pontresina in the forest to the reserve light comes on, the queues that form in the shrinkage I did not help to catch his breath, I lose many positions. The file must be responsive, aggressive, are more than just a hole. to be drawn is to lose time because those parties in the path 5 minutes before, to be less than your ideal pace. The arms and legs are sore wood. Arrival at the finish of inertia. At first I thought I had combined half and disaster have failed my goal. But slowly, feeling the timing of the winners and a chat with those 'strong' I realize that it is not so bad. The race was slower than last year. Not a bit. The disappointment slowly fades and disappears entirely at the sound of beer and bratwust. Now it's put on skis for the summer break. For good. The heat and the dust does not spoil.
STANDINGS
forgot. It seems ridiculous, but I would do some thanks, as if I had won a Grammy or the Tour de France, but I really want. One big
goes to Marco with whom I shared the trip (good test yours) and that prepared me the skis in the best way. With products from top range and it offers among other things.
One who accompanied me in Mauritius, urged along the route, provided logistical support. They were two pleasant days. Finally
Henry of
POL . It made me very nice to meet you. And congratulations also for performance, kid, you went like a train
. Unfortunately, as you saw, I have defended only on the table, skiing technique, strength, power, elegance, a gulf divides us, an abyss. Oh I forgot, the next time you are around the restaurant, the more you choose, both me and Maureen have more than welcome.
