Leadville Loppet 44k skate

I believe your 8th time on Nordic skate skis is traditionally supposed to be a full marathon. My recording lost a few miles and a couple hundred feet of vert because my big dumb glove paused my watch. Official time: 3:15:52 Official pace: 7:09 Skis felt sluggish and I got passed on the downhills (although to be fair I got passed on the uphills too). Either waxed poorly or chose the wrong wax or I’m just slow. Carried a hydration bladder with 30 ounces of water, which was definitely unnecessary as there were no less than 6 aid stations, very well run and marked. Right glute really dying at the end. Next stop Salt Lake City