Positives: 1st time at pikes. 2nd competing against runners from all over the WORLD. 3rd Top 20 finish. Are you kidding me?? Saw you cross the ascent finish line on live stream. You're a very Courageous athlete. The best is yet to come...bet that!!
Altitude is nooo joke. Acclimating is so important & takes longer than you think! I couldn’t even walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath my first time at 10k ft!
Congratulations Allie! As someone who lives in Colorado…. Altitude is no joke! High altitude pulmonary edema is a thing. Many people go to the hospital for ascending that high that fast. Seriously just finishing is incredible. I’m assuming since you said you signed up a week earlier there wasn’t much altitude preparation, don’t let it get you down. Onward and upward! I hope you enjoy your next race a lot more than this one. 💜💜
That was certainly a baptism of fire !! Hat's off to you for digging in and wrestling it out... Top 20 feeling like crap all the way is an achievement in itself... The only way is up Allie... :)
I don’t know much about these things Allie but you ran a half uphill into low oxygen , probably without acclimimatisation. It’s no wonder that it was tough, even being fully caffeinated 😀
I'll join the chorus and say: You did fantastic!! Running at altitude is murder, AND is a "skill" all it's own. Is there a more difficult trail Half in the entire world, than Pike's Peak? Doubtful. You're an absolute machine Allie. Keep on re-tooling/adapting/enjoying!!
@@allie_ostrander IMO, if you have the DESIRE to get into the Golden Trail Series, and even join one of the sponsored teams, you would absolutely be an Audi Quattro Group B Rally Car (you can look that up)! Something tells me that would put a huge smile on your face, tour you all over the world, and challenge you in all the ways you love. Plus, you'd be with a group of like-minded machines. All the best to you!
Top 20 is no joke, you killed it!! That frickin altitude would take out most elites transitioning over I'm sure, it's a really specific race. Stop being so hard on yourself, you should be proud of that result you're seriously a strong contender and will only get more even more competitive. Can't wait to watch you light things up over the coming years!!
ALTITUDE. Coming from sea level, I would get there at least 2 weeks before the race, even more if at all possible. And hike the trail, and then start to run sections of it, and then finally pre-run the whole thing. If you were acclimated to the altitude, you could probably win. ,
Not a runner, but as a cyclist it’s normal to get “shelled” first time a new discipline, race , category etc. However doesn’t seem like you really did with a top 20 finish. Not too shabby! I was reading what some of the runner’s are saying about acclimatizing, hiking and pre running the course. Makes sense to me! You can come back with this experience and as we like to say, rip their legs off😁. Love ya gurl and believe you can do it all!!
Keurig...ich. Not quite a Chemex. Anyhoo...watching you climb Pikes Peak was like deja vu of Mount Marathon from over ten years ago. You killed it then; you killed it three days ago. Finishing in the Top 20 women and Top 5 in your age group in your first half marathon is pretty darn good. You should be proud.
It always good to see how balanced your analysis is (at least on the vlog) - curious to see how you will use this in your training program going forward.
Altitude is no joke - You did great! I can somewhat relate; A couple of decades ago I ran marathon in Nevada. We live at near sea level and the race was JUST 5,100'. Between the change in altitude, heat, and wind, it about kicked my behind. Somehow still managed third overall at age 40, but sooo wanted the win. Some days just finishing and giving it the best you can do on that day, IS the win we seek.
Thanks for sharing that story..although it sounds like you still crushed it! I completely agree that sometimes finishing is a huge win! Winning mental battles within yourself is a huge accomplishment.
All those that talked about acclimation before a high altitude race were spot on. There are two thoughts on acclimatizing: 1. Give yourself a solid two days at altitude. Three days is better. 2. Really good acclimatization requires two weeks. I've raced at 9000 feet on the two to three days and had no problems. I've seen others have severe altitude sickness at the same elevation. Two weeks supposedly really allows your body to adapt to the high altitude before racing. There are some that will even spend a month or more on a key race. I've liked your recent videos with more emphasis on your training. I found it curious that you'd do a seven mile run with some race pace tempo the day before a race. Lots of thoughts on it, most of them thinking that it's not the best idea before a race. A shorter run with a few strides would have been my suggestion. The bottom line is acclimatize.
"Even though I don't know much going into this race, I will know something coming out of it." This line really stood out and made an impression on me! I am going to take that statement into my next race. There is always something to learn about all of these challenges!!!
The altitude can be a huge ass kicker. Sometimes it makes me feel lightheaded, fatigued, headachey and just weaker. Kudos to you for finishing that extraordinarily challenging race despite not feeling your best. The views looked amazing. We are cheering for you!!!
Thank you for sharing. Without the really challenging days, it would be hard to fully soak in the flow state days. The contrast makes the sweet days, sweeter. It says a lot about you, that you grinded it out.
Another learning experience. Well done. Many races you can power through with pure determination but high altitude assent is something you need to train in to get results. It is truly a different animal.
You did a fantastic job. It was your first race like that and look at how many people you came ahead of. You were second in your age group. You should be very proud of yourself. It looked brutal.
Thanks for bringing us along on your journey even on the hard days. This is still impressive esp finishing given the fact it hurt after mile 1- props for that! Also, being at 14,000 feet is insane! That has got to take a toll on you during the race. I’m sorry it wasn’t even a fun race to finish, but I’m glad you have a good perspective on things and are taking it as a learning experience. Keep crushin’ !
I wouldn't worry about feeling bad during the race. It is 1000000% because you weren't acclimated to 10k feet and above. It's pretty amazing that you could get to the top and not just be super dizzy and puke a dozen times.
I used to hike Longs Peak each year as a high school and college student. It was quite a hike,especially the boulder field. It’s a similar altitude,just above 14,000 feet and the trail we took was about 11 miles round trip which we did as a fast day trip. I lived near the base so I was well acclimated but it was still a hike. If you get a chance I strongly recommend that you live and train at altitude. It will make your low altitude races so much better!
You did great even if you didn't feel great. There's no way you wouldn't feel like crap coming from sea level with no acclimation period. You were brave to even toe the start line. To finish Top 20 was a great accomplishment. Good luck on the next one!
Way to start with such a hard race. All uphill!! Hope your next race is filled with some fun downhills too. That’s the best….bombing down hills!!! Did some strides after my hill run yesterday and heard your voice in my head calling them stridaroonies. Made me laugh and enjoyed it more.
It was definitely just the elevation. Next race try to stay at elevation for like a week before the race and you should feel a lot better! Keep it up! You’re doing great!
you’re such a baller. seeing you go on this new adventure is somehow even more exciting to watch?? i started my running journey for real about a year ago, so it’s nice to have some freshman energy here too. can’t wait to see what you do next!
You did great!!!! It is a challenging race. Now if you decide to do it again, you know what to expect. Elevation is no joke. Especially the change. I have never done it but I love supporting those who do. That dramatic tear of the wristband (that was me 😉).
That elevation is insane O _O So cool seeing the snow up there too, wow! Love your mindset even after such a brutal experience too, you can take it in stride and move forward knowing there will always be more to come. Can be a good reminder for anyone when they try something out of their comfort zone.
Not a bad first try! Big learning curve on Pikes! Let me know if you want any inside course tips/info as I've done that one a few times (as well as other mountain races you may do in the future like Sierre-Zinal or MT. WA or Mont Blanc Marathon etc). There are a few tricks and key training things unique to each of these courses that can really make a huge difference....I've had to learn the hard way sometimes!
Congrats! Me and my wife got altitude sickness just driving to the top of that mountain.😅 Awesome job! I do agree with everyone else, acclimating to the altitude takes time.
I cant even fathom how much bravery it took to get to this start line, and the insane amount of fortitude it took to get to the finish. I've been avoiding the start line for a long time, I'm so anxious to learn all those lessons you willingly embraced. Thanks for inspiring an attitude that will get me moving.
Very well put together and an interesting video! Nature loves to take us all to school. With your attitude and knowing it was a learning experience, still something to build upon cauz there's another Peak just around the corner. Colorado is so beautiful almost under any conditions~
Oh my gosh. I supported the Ascent and Marathon with Search and Rescue. I obviously missed you, but would have been super cool to see you running by. I was at bottomless pit.
That's very good effort without being acclimatised!! 14,000ft could be even dangerously high and I wouldn't recommend to shuttle there without the preparation.
if you're in Colorado I suggest the Georgetown to Idaho Springs half marathon, one of those downhill events but at 8,000 ft elevation, great to tell your friends that you ran so fast at elevation. Also, Platte River half and of course the Bolder Boulder is a a great time for all.
last comment honest, I just found my actual time from 1997 it was 02:58:56 up and 02:06:34 down which makes more sense. Nice job Allie, you probably have another good race in you without much recovery which is a good thing yes!
You absolutely have loads of room to improve which is exciting and probably a lot of runners were coming from living at higher altitudes already so had an advantage. Perhaps knocking out some trail races at lower altitude to build your confidence and keep the stoke for the trail going would be beneficial. Love watching this journey. xxxx
Did Kilian Jornet talk you into this race? 😅 Like others have said, altitude is no joke and takes time to adjust to. Like you said, you are a freshman in this type of racing, you will only get better. Lastly, you were fantastic in that 50k, so you're on the right course! 💪☺️👍
Yep, trail running is a crazy world because races of similar durations can be so vastly different depending on terrain, vertical gain, conditions, altitude, etc. I'm excited to try more races and figure out which ones suit my strengths!
I want to give you a hug. Some days are just off- recovery, altitude, GI, fueling, travel, hormones, emotions.. there are so many factors and sometimes they don’t come together, it will fun again soon and you’ll appreciate it even more ❤
Well, when you jump into the pool you went straight to the deep end! Altitude is no joke at all. Going from sea level to 6,000 feet you would have been sucking air bad right from the get go even on a flat course. Throw in a lot of serious uphill, and well, you did great just to finish.
Allie, love the commitment and confidence to race outside the comfort zone and embracing the learning experience. Altitude on my mind, random question, have you ever done Cactus to Clouds (hike/run) in Palm Springs, CA?
Great video! All the shots in the beginning are super high quality. Personally, I thought you did great for this being the first race like this that you’ve run. Onwards and upwards from here!
curious to hear more once you've had time to process and assess....time to add an o2 tent or camps at altitude/relocation to the mix or just more/bigger hills? i guess there must be family considerations too. tough one. good luck.
Pikes Peak Ascent is no joke. I did it last year and found it incredibly hard even early on when I was fresh. The hills were constantly steeper than what I was comfortable with, the course was technical and the elevation really hurt after 10,000ft. I was so out of it that day. Massive respect for those athletes that can crush this course or even more so do the marathon holy crap!
There isn't much I can say that someone else already said. Things I noticed.... you never talk about your bad races, and you did today! You seem happy, scared, excited, and nervous about the new world of running you are entering. You are a freshman again, as you said. You will learn as you go but remember, trust in the training! It's something we all have to tell ourselves as a reminder that we put in the hard work. This was a benchmark race. As you said, I has told you where you are. It has also shown you how to prep in the future. You are doing great!! Also, I noticed you had no over the top dramatics today.
WOW First of all congrats on finishing such a hard race it looked incredibly hard but you finished and I am super proud of you :) I know it didn't go the way you wanted it to but I believe that you will improve and keep getting better stay strong and keep a positive attitude :) much love
As everyone has said, 14,000 ft is no joke. Plus I suspect there was a lingering fatigue from the recent 50k on the PCT. When I ran a 50 mile trail race (Badger Mtn, Richland WA) 24 days before the Boston Marathon, I lost like 6 minutes in the last 10k at Boston... Btw check out Badger MTN 50M, late March, about 4 hours from Seattle. A couple gnarly hills, but a lot of rolling dirt roads, too. Low altitude. Would suit you well.
Just watched some episodes of Sweat Elite where they go to Iten, Kenya to train at altitude. This is not easy by any means and I learned a lot. So, it should be no surprise that without the proper experience and preparation a bad day was practically a given.
great Job Allie. I know plenty of great runners still trying to get around 3hrs on that ascent. Huge home field advantage for locals there... look at the results... it all Colorado ppl. You guys are going to have to move to altitude to compete. It'll be good for Georgie too... all those red blood cells for more twirls at feeding time :)
Just an incredibly grueling race and to top it off a time limit. One of the greatest achievements ever. I finished too, but took me 6:22:47 on warmer than usual 2022's ascent.
The altitude factor is no joke! Don’t be to hard on yourself. As a trail/ultra runner now you may want to consider moving to a higher altitude to prep yourself for the future races. Not sure you can simulate running at altitude in Seattle. Great to see you back racing! Thx for sharing.
some people sleep in simulated-altitude tents (you can buy them) where a nitrogen-feed system increases the N:O ratio inside the tent so the O partial pressure is lower, like you were sleeping at altitude. You can set your favorite altitude each night you sleep. This is used by athletes training to increase their VO2max and by mountain climbers trying to pre-adapt their bodies to higher altitude. However, it kind of worries me that if the thing fails by deciding to output huge nitrogen all night, maybe you could wake up dead.
I usually run a 5:50 mile average. At altitude, I run a 7 minute mile pushing hard. Altitude is no joke. It straps you to the suffer bus and doesn't let go. 2 weeks prep at altitude before a race like that is best.
I think you did amazingly considering you had never been at that altitude before. Especially (if I’m remembering your previous video correctly!) when the physiological testing showed that your body struggles to maintain its oxygen saturation when you are at altitude. I’m really sorry that you are disappointed in your performance and that you didn’t do as well as you hoped. But I genuinely think being able to move at that altitude was impressive. Especially when you hadn’t been able to train and acclimatise to it. I think finishing it was an incredible accomplishment!
Yes, I knew this race was a risk due to my response to altitude. Still tough to have that brutal of an experience, but I will be back, just much more prepared next time!
Ascending to 14,000 ft that rapidly has a HUGE impact on your body so I wouldn’t be surprised if the altitude was the major culprit! Keep your head up Allie & I know big things are coming for you!
Did you basically run a 14er?! Wowsers. Congrats! You trained at elevation - just come to CO earlier to adjust… then your magical day will happen. I’m here in Boulder at the base of the Flatirons if you want a place to stay & train! Have a cute yellow Labbie 🐶, Atlas will give emotional support too.
Remarkable guts to just go for this race. One of the toughest races that you can do. I know it is tough to run at altitude as I ran at winter park Colorado its about 4000 feet to 5000 feet and every morning I ran 2 to 3 mile tempo pretty fast then after 3 miles my chest felt like it was tight and I really slowed down for the last 3 miles I ran. Kept trying for a week same thing. Came back to kc and ran really fast with hardly any effort and no tight chest . Anyway I know you will kick past this hurdle you are incredible runner
Yeah, I've raced at altitude before, but it's always been about 5500ft whereas this started at 6315 and then climbed 7800, so it was a different beast.
I think your performance is remarkable considering you went from sea level to 14,000ft without much acclimation. If folk don't know how thin the air is above 9,000ft here's a glimpse. I once took my motorcycle over Colorado's Independence Pass which is slightly over 12,000ft. My bike is carbureted and not fuel injected so there's no computer controlling the Oxygen-to-Fuel ratio like a "modern" fuel injected car/bike. The air is SO THIN at 12k ft that my engine STALLED OUT and refused to idle due to lack of oxygen. In fact, I almost passed out from oxygen deprivation just from pushing my bike across the parking lot at the scenic lookout! And this was 2000 ft. lower than the finish line! You came from sea level with little altitude prep and still placed Top 20. That's crazy.
Altitude should never be taken for granted. Those who are able to train up high have the overwhelming home field advantage
Positives: 1st time at pikes. 2nd competing against runners from all over the WORLD. 3rd Top 20 finish. Are you kidding me?? Saw you cross the ascent finish line on live stream. You're a very Courageous athlete. The best is yet to come...bet that!!
Altitude is nooo joke. Acclimating is so important & takes longer than you think! I couldn’t even walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath my first time at 10k ft!
Stay positive. You did it! Running at altitude is no joke.
Congratulations Allie! As someone who lives in Colorado…. Altitude is no joke! High altitude pulmonary edema is a thing. Many people go to the hospital for ascending that high that fast. Seriously just finishing is incredible. I’m assuming since you said you signed up a week earlier there wasn’t much altitude preparation, don’t let it get you down. Onward and upward! I hope you enjoy your next race a lot more than this one. 💜💜
That was certainly a baptism of fire !!
Hat's off to you for digging in and wrestling it out...
Top 20 feeling like crap all the way is an achievement in itself...
The only way is up Allie... :)
I don’t know much about these things Allie but you ran a half uphill into low oxygen , probably without acclimimatisation. It’s no wonder that it was tough, even being fully caffeinated 😀
Hi sorry what is acclimatisation?
@@Ema_045it’s when your body gets used to the high altitude 😊
@@erinbrown943 ohh okay thanks mate!
What Erin said😃oxygen is much thinner at that altitude
Seattle to 14K is a whole nother world. Good job on the finish!
I'll join the chorus and say: You did fantastic!! Running at altitude is murder, AND is a "skill" all it's own. Is there a more difficult trail Half in the entire world, than Pike's Peak? Doubtful. You're an absolute machine Allie. Keep on re-tooling/adapting/enjoying!!
I hope that there isn't a more difficult half marathon in the world...hahah
@@allie_ostrander IMO, if you have the DESIRE to get into the Golden Trail Series, and even join one of the sponsored teams, you would absolutely be an Audi Quattro Group B Rally Car (you can look that up)! Something tells me that would put a huge smile on your face, tour you all over the world, and challenge you in all the ways you love. Plus, you'd be with a group of like-minded machines.
All the best to you!
Congrats on the finish! This is a race to come back to. The second time has to be better. Experienced. You got this.
Top 20 is no joke, you killed it!! That frickin altitude would take out most elites transitioning over I'm sure, it's a really specific race. Stop being so hard on yourself, you should be proud of that result you're seriously a strong contender and will only get more even more competitive. Can't wait to watch you light things up over the coming years!!
ALTITUDE. Coming from sea level, I would get there at least 2 weeks before the race, even more if at all possible. And hike the trail, and then start to run sections of it, and then finally pre-run the whole thing. If you were acclimated to the altitude, you could probably win. ,
What she said😊
Not a runner, but as a cyclist it’s normal to get “shelled” first time a new discipline, race , category etc. However doesn’t seem like you really did with a top 20 finish. Not too shabby! I was reading what some of the runner’s are saying about acclimatizing, hiking and pre running the course. Makes sense to me! You can come back with this experience and as we like to say, rip their legs off😁. Love ya gurl and believe you can do it all!!
Keurig...ich. Not quite a Chemex. Anyhoo...watching you climb Pikes Peak was like deja vu of Mount Marathon from over ten years ago. You killed it then; you killed it three days ago. Finishing in the Top 20 women and Top 5 in your age group in your first half marathon is pretty darn good. You should be proud.
"Sometimes you have bad experiences with things that you love". Well said.
It always good to see how balanced your analysis is (at least on the vlog) - curious to see how you will use this in your training program going forward.
I'm already making some changes! Also, the analysis was balanced because I took a couple days to reflect before I recorded it lol.
Altitude is no joke - You did great! I can somewhat relate; A couple of decades ago I ran marathon in Nevada. We live at near sea level and the race was JUST 5,100'. Between the change in altitude, heat, and wind, it about kicked my behind. Somehow still managed third overall at age 40, but sooo wanted the win. Some days just finishing and giving it the best you can do on that day, IS the win we seek.
Thanks for sharing that story..although it sounds like you still crushed it! I completely agree that sometimes finishing is a huge win! Winning mental battles within yourself is a huge accomplishment.
All those that talked about acclimation before a high altitude race were spot on. There are two thoughts on acclimatizing: 1. Give yourself a solid two days at altitude. Three days is better. 2. Really good acclimatization requires two weeks.
I've raced at 9000 feet on the two to three days and had no problems. I've seen others have severe altitude sickness at the same elevation.
Two weeks supposedly really allows your body to adapt to the high altitude before racing. There are some that will even spend a month or more on a key race.
I've liked your recent videos with more emphasis on your training.
I found it curious that you'd do a seven mile run with some race pace tempo the day before a race. Lots of thoughts on it, most of them thinking that it's not the best idea before a race. A shorter run with a few strides would have been my suggestion.
The bottom line is acclimatize.
"Even though I don't know much going into this race, I will know something coming out of it." This line really stood out and made an impression on me! I am going to take that statement into my next race. There is always something to learn about all of these challenges!!!
The altitude can be a huge ass kicker. Sometimes it makes me feel lightheaded, fatigued, headachey and just weaker. Kudos to you for finishing that extraordinarily challenging race despite not feeling your best. The views looked amazing. We are cheering for you!!!
I felt all of those feelings ahah! Altitude is rough!
Strong heart/mind for finishing the race. Great job!
Thank you for sharing. Without the really challenging days, it would be hard to fully soak in the flow state days. The contrast makes the sweet days, sweeter. It says a lot about you, that you grinded it out.
Another learning experience. Well done. Many races you can power through with pure determination but high altitude assent is something you need to train in to get results. It is truly a different animal.
You did a fantastic job. It was your first race like that and look at how many people you came ahead of. You were second in your age group. You should be very proud of yourself. It looked brutal.
Thanks for bringing us along on your journey even on the hard days. This is still impressive esp finishing given the fact it hurt after mile 1- props for that! Also, being at 14,000 feet is insane! That has got to take a toll on you during the race. I’m sorry it wasn’t even a fun race to finish, but I’m glad you have a good perspective on things and are taking it as a learning experience. Keep crushin’ !
The altitude definitely took a toll...my reflection and adjustment from the race is just about deciding how much of a toll it was and how to adapt!
@@allie_ostrander love that Allie!! Keep growing and getting stronger!! You’re already super fast 💨
I wouldn't worry about feeling bad during the race. It is 1000000% because you weren't acclimated to 10k feet and above. It's pretty amazing that you could get to the top and not just be super dizzy and puke a dozen times.
I used to hike Longs Peak each year as a high school and college student. It was quite a hike,especially the boulder field. It’s a similar altitude,just above 14,000 feet and the trail we took was about 11 miles round trip which we did as a fast day trip.
I lived near the base so I was well acclimated but it was still a hike. If you get a chance I strongly recommend that you live and train at altitude. It will make your low altitude races so much better!
No sorry required. Just do your thing and we will watch you and cheer you on!!😍😍🥰🥰
You did great even if you didn't feel great. There's no way you wouldn't feel like crap coming from sea level with no acclimation period. You were brave to even toe the start line. To finish Top 20 was a great accomplishment. Good luck on the next one!
Good morning Allie happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
4 words, High Altitude Mountain Sickness. Always be proud of doing your best.
It was rough out there 🥵
Props on hanging tough for so long. That mental fortitude will pay dividends in the future!..Also so happy to see AD after the time/date stamp! 😃
that much elevation plus a recent ultra is pretty lofty! You did great and Pike's Peak is crazy hard!!!
Great job. Yes altitude is a different kind of animal than you'd expect. Acclimate beforehand or suffer to the extreme.
You are THE absolute best!
What a great person
Thank you for the video and your honesty
It is always so appreciated
Thank you for watching!
Way to start with such a hard race. All uphill!! Hope your next race is filled with some fun downhills too. That’s the best….bombing down hills!!! Did some strides after my hill run yesterday and heard your voice in my head calling them stridaroonies. Made me laugh and enjoyed it more.
It was definitely just the elevation. Next race try to stay at elevation for like a week before the race and you should feel a lot better! Keep it up! You’re doing great!
You smashed it Allie!!! Go easy on yourself. You are amazing. Say it out loud!!!! ❤
Thanks for an honest assessment of a tough day. Keep working Allie, lots of people are on your side.
You did great. I was there for the marathon and saw you at the start of the climb. It was an honor to get to watch you compete.
You got it. Keep that positive mindset! I know in the next race you'll get your groove back.
you’re such a baller. seeing you go on this new adventure is somehow even more exciting to watch?? i started my running journey for real about a year ago, so it’s nice to have some freshman energy here too. can’t wait to see what you do next!
freshman energy UNITE :)
You’re just a walk of motivation and a badass. Keep that mind strong. I hope your recovery afterwards went well and you continue to do great 👍
Thank you! I'm glad this was motivating and not just a horror story lol
“I’ve trained really hard for the last… well like, basically my whole life.” 😅
Nice to see you tackle a competitive trail race. Nice job finishing. Hope you keep at it.
You did great!!!!
It is a challenging race. Now if you decide to do it again, you know what to expect. Elevation is no joke. Especially the change.
I have never done it but I love supporting those who do.
That dramatic tear of the wristband (that was me 😉).
That is some crazy altitude to be racing in! Congrats on finishing the race :D super impressive!
That elevation is insane O _O So cool seeing the snow up there too, wow! Love your mindset even after such a brutal experience too, you can take it in stride and move forward knowing there will always be more to come. Can be a good reminder for anyone when they try something out of their comfort zone.
This was definitely outside my comfort zone..that was a lot of the reason that I chose to do it!
You finished when MANY people wouldn't. That in and of itself, is something to be proud of. Keep going Allie!
What a great journey! Thanks for sharing it raw!
Not a bad first try! Big learning curve on Pikes! Let me know if you want any inside course tips/info as I've done that one a few times (as well as other mountain races you may do in the future like Sierre-Zinal or MT. WA or Mont Blanc Marathon etc). There are a few tricks and key training things unique to each of these courses that can really make a huge difference....I've had to learn the hard way sometimes!
Thanks so much! I definitely spent this race learning the hard way haha. I will reach out in future races!
Congratulations on fighting through. You'll be very very good very soon.
Congratulations Allie so glad to see you competing again and the top 20 finish!!!. I can't even fathom how difficult that race must be.
Congrats! Me and my wife got altitude sickness just driving to the top of that mountain.😅 Awesome job! I do agree with everyone else, acclimating to the altitude takes time.
Yes, the altitude was no joke!
Way to go Allie! I know you aren’t happy but really tough field and tough race. Good start to your trail career!!
I cant even fathom how much bravery it took to get to this start line, and the insane amount of fortitude it took to get to the finish. I've been avoiding the start line for a long time, I'm so anxious to learn all those lessons you willingly embraced. Thanks for inspiring an attitude that will get me moving.
I'm glad you were inspired! I was super scared of this race, but that to me was why I had to do it.
Allie, congrats!!! Thats a heinous race! I just ran to barr camp today, was keeping your splits in mind lol
Barr Camp is a trek!
@@allie_ostranderyeah, i can hardly walk today! Im excited to see you there next year! You should train for it by taking on some 14er fkts!
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing all the real stuff! It's very inspiring, and informative, for us amateurs!
Very well put together and an interesting video! Nature loves to take us all to school. With your attitude and knowing it was a learning experience, still something to build upon cauz there's another Peak just around the corner. Colorado is so beautiful almost under any conditions~
Been following for years this is one of your best videos in my opinion
Oh my gosh. I supported the Ascent and Marathon with Search and Rescue. I obviously missed you, but would have been super cool to see you running by. I was at bottomless pit.
That's very good effort without being acclimatised!! 14,000ft could be even dangerously high and I wouldn't recommend to shuttle there without the preparation.
It was the altitude!! Don't feel bad and don't beat yourself up. Please!
Thanks for sharing this with us !
if you're in Colorado I suggest the Georgetown to Idaho Springs half marathon, one of those downhill events but at 8,000 ft elevation, great to tell your friends that you ran so fast at elevation. Also, Platte River half and of course the Bolder Boulder is a a great time for all.
last comment honest, I just found my actual time from 1997 it was 02:58:56 up and 02:06:34 down which makes more sense.
Nice job Allie, you probably have another good race in you without much recovery which is a good thing yes!
Good for you for pushing through this challenge and finishing so high!
You absolutely have loads of room to improve which is exciting and probably a lot of runners were coming from living at higher altitudes already so had an advantage. Perhaps knocking out some trail races at lower altitude to build your confidence and keep the stoke for the trail going would be beneficial. Love watching this journey. xxxx
It's just so hard to find competitive trail races that aren't at altitude!
Did Kilian Jornet talk you into this race? 😅 Like others have said, altitude is no joke and takes time to adjust to. Like you said, you are a freshman in this type of racing, you will only get better. Lastly, you were fantastic in that 50k, so you're on the right course! 💪☺️👍
Yep, trail running is a crazy world because races of similar durations can be so vastly different depending on terrain, vertical gain, conditions, altitude, etc. I'm excited to try more races and figure out which ones suit my strengths!
I want to give you a hug. Some days are just off- recovery, altitude, GI, fueling, travel, hormones, emotions.. there are so many factors and sometimes they don’t come together, it will fun again soon and you’ll appreciate it even more ❤
Thank you :) trying to remind myself that this doesn't define me, but it's so hard! I appreciate this comment so much.
This was such a fun race to witness! Congrats for all the effort despite the adversity!
Thanks for sharing. Crazy that youu had never been to 14k and did race. But, hey, you summited your first Colorado 14teeneer!
Yes! I realized after the race that it was my first 14er lol
Well, when you jump into the pool you went straight to the deep end! Altitude is no joke at all. Going from sea level to 6,000 feet you would have been sucking air bad right from the get go even on a flat course. Throw in a lot of serious uphill, and well, you did great just to finish.
Allie, love the commitment and confidence to race outside the comfort zone and embracing the learning experience. Altitude on my mind, random question, have you ever done Cactus to Clouds (hike/run) in Palm Springs, CA?
I’ve never done that one!
Great video! All the shots in the beginning are super high quality. Personally, I thought you did great for this being the first race like this that you’ve run. Onwards and upwards from here!
Yes, Nick Danielson took them! He's so talented.
curious to hear more once you've had time to process and assess....time to add an o2 tent or camps at altitude/relocation to the mix or just more/bigger hills? i guess there must be family considerations too. tough one. good luck.
Pikes Peak Ascent is no joke. I did it last year and found it incredibly hard even early on when I was fresh. The hills were constantly steeper than what I was comfortable with, the course was technical and the elevation really hurt after 10,000ft. I was so out of it that day. Massive respect for those athletes that can crush this course or even more so do the marathon holy crap!
There isn't much I can say that someone else already said.
Things I noticed.... you never talk about your bad races, and you did today!
You seem happy, scared, excited, and nervous about the new world of running you are entering. You are a freshman again, as you said.
You will learn as you go but remember, trust in the training! It's something we all have to tell ourselves as a reminder that we put in the hard work.
This was a benchmark race. As you said, I has told you where you are. It has also shown you how to prep in the future.
You are doing great!! Also, I noticed you had no over the top dramatics today.
It's the hardest to talk about bad races, but I want to maintain authenticity, and bad races are part of life!
WOW First of all congrats on finishing such a hard race it looked incredibly hard but you finished and I am super proud of you :) I know it didn't go the way you wanted it to but I believe that you will improve and keep getting better stay strong and keep a positive attitude :) much love
Thank you! Hoping for a better race next time, and I think this experience will make me stronger :)
of course your very welcome
That’s a tough race, so kudos.
As everyone has said, 14,000 ft is no joke. Plus I suspect there was a lingering fatigue from the recent 50k on the PCT. When I ran a 50 mile trail race (Badger Mtn, Richland WA) 24 days before the Boston Marathon, I lost like 6 minutes in the last 10k at Boston... Btw check out Badger MTN 50M, late March, about 4 hours from Seattle. A couple gnarly hills, but a lot of rolling dirt roads, too. Low altitude. Would suit you well.
Amazing attitude!!🔥
Just watched some episodes of Sweat Elite where they go to Iten, Kenya to train at altitude. This is not easy by any means and I learned a lot. So, it should be no surprise that without the proper experience and preparation a bad day was practically a given.
Yep, not necessary a surprise.
great Job Allie. I know plenty of great runners still trying to get around 3hrs on that ascent. Huge home field advantage for locals there... look at the results... it all Colorado ppl. You guys are going to have to move to altitude to compete. It'll be good for Georgie too... all those red blood cells for more twirls at feeding time :)
Haha Georgie will be twirling so fast he’ll take flight!
Awesome finish!! Yay. And you will just get better and move up the ranks. The train running crowd has gotten quite good. No Pressure;❤
Well done. Altitude is no joke. Distances over 400 meters are no joke. I would never do anything over 400 meters.
Just an incredibly grueling race and to top it off a time limit. One of the greatest achievements ever. I finished too, but took me 6:22:47 on warmer than usual 2022's ascent.
The altitude factor is no joke! Don’t be to hard on yourself. As a trail/ultra runner now you may want to consider moving to a higher altitude to prep yourself for the future races. Not sure you can simulate running at altitude in Seattle. Great to see you back racing! Thx for sharing.
Definitely tough going from sea level to 14k...
Good attitude at the end. Hang in.
I bet Killian would be great to process this race with you!!!!
some people sleep in simulated-altitude tents (you can buy them) where a nitrogen-feed system increases the N:O ratio inside the tent so the O partial pressure is lower, like you were sleeping at altitude. You can set your favorite altitude each night you sleep. This is used by athletes training to increase their VO2max and by mountain climbers trying to pre-adapt their bodies to higher altitude. However, it kind of worries me that if the thing fails by deciding to output huge nitrogen all night, maybe you could wake up dead.
Altitude tents are pretty common with distance runners. I've definitely considered investing in one.
I usually run a 5:50 mile average. At altitude, I run a 7 minute mile pushing hard. Altitude is no joke. It straps you to the suffer bus and doesn't let go. 2 weeks prep at altitude before a race like that is best.
Awesome job! Love your videos
I think you did amazingly considering you had never been at that altitude before. Especially (if I’m remembering your previous video correctly!) when the physiological testing showed that your body struggles to maintain its oxygen saturation when you are at altitude. I’m really sorry that you are disappointed in your performance and that you didn’t do as well as you hoped. But I genuinely think being able to move at that altitude was impressive. Especially when you hadn’t been able to train and acclimatise to it. I think finishing it was an incredible accomplishment!
Yes, I knew this race was a risk due to my response to altitude. Still tough to have that brutal of an experience, but I will be back, just much more prepared next time!
You put yourself out there - that is never easy
Ascending to 14,000 ft that rapidly has a HUGE impact on your body so I wouldn’t be surprised if the altitude was the major culprit! Keep your head up Allie & I know big things are coming for you!
I do think the altitude was a huge factor!
Oh my gosh no way! That is the path my cross country team always runs on!
Did you basically run a 14er?! Wowsers. Congrats! You trained at elevation - just come to CO earlier to adjust… then your magical day will happen.
I’m here in Boulder at the base of the Flatirons if you want a place to stay & train! Have a cute yellow Labbie 🐶, Atlas will give emotional support too.
Might have to take you up on that!
Top 20 at pikes to to top 10 at Mammoth Trail fest letsss gooo 🔥🔥🔥
Remarkable guts to just go for this race. One of the toughest races that you can do. I know it is tough to run at altitude as I ran at winter park Colorado its about 4000 feet to 5000 feet and every morning I ran 2 to 3 mile tempo pretty fast then after 3 miles my chest felt like it was tight and I really slowed down for the last 3 miles I ran. Kept trying for a week same thing. Came back to kc and ran really fast with hardly any effort and no tight chest . Anyway I know you will kick past this hurdle you are incredible runner
Yeah, I've raced at altitude before, but it's always been about 5500ft whereas this started at 6315 and then climbed 7800, so it was a different beast.
I think your performance is remarkable considering you went from sea level to 14,000ft without much acclimation. If folk don't know how thin the air is above 9,000ft here's a glimpse. I once took my motorcycle over Colorado's Independence Pass which is slightly over 12,000ft. My bike is carbureted and not fuel injected so there's no computer controlling the Oxygen-to-Fuel ratio like a "modern" fuel injected car/bike. The air is SO THIN at 12k ft that my engine STALLED OUT and refused to idle due to lack of oxygen. In fact, I almost passed out from oxygen deprivation just from pushing my bike across the parking lot at the scenic lookout! And this was 2000 ft. lower than the finish line! You came from sea level with little altitude prep and still placed Top 20. That's crazy.