What i notice in the races on the hills (mtb anyway) is that most of the women don't pace themselves for the climbs. they want to get to the top as fast as possible, but don't seem to take into consideration the difference between a 1:00 climb and an 8:00 one (yep, my favorite!). i notice that even though i go slower, by the time i get to the top, i am breathing hard yet manageable and pass all these people who are too pooped to continue before even making it to the top...

so...breathe and pace!



H