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    ALPINE ASCENTS

    Sep 30, 2021 6 minutes
    WORDS ANNE›SOPHIE PIERRE
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    After a long 13km descent, I reach the bottom of the second climb and it hits me all at once; heat, hunger and fatigue. The next few kilometres are tough, every pedal turn a battle, my muscles aching and my positive mindset nowhere to be found. I think about giving up and walking up the rest of the hill, but I remind myself that if it’s hard for me, it’s hard for everyone. I owe it to myself to finish. Anyway, if I stop, how would I get to the top? I have no choice but to just pedal on. I pop my last gel, hoping for an instant boost of positive energy. It kicks in after what feels like a lifetime, but I get to the top in a somewhat decent physical and mental headspace. I did it.

    I’m Anne-Sophie, a newbie triathlete who now dedicates over 20 hours per week to training. I got into triathlon after being bored of

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