Yeah I know.

I did a lot of hill training for this. But it just wasn't enough.

The hill is brutal on your legs and lungs. And the Hokas I was wearing didn't help. they are too big and wide for technical trail stuff, so my feet were being twisted on each step.

Next time I'll train on the ACTUAL hill and have better shoes. If there is a next time next year. There is another race on November - 100km that I want to do as well. So it will just depend on the dates.