Sounds more like cross country track or something. Sorry, but this is sick. Robb, Don't feel shamed. You did good my friend. This isn't an endurance contest.
Some people seem to forget that.
Everyone has an agenda, and mine is to have fun and make it out in one piece. For others, it's a race to the top or to conquer as many hikes as possible. Robb has nothing to be ashamed of. He is one of HTM's best when it comes to hiking and climbing. Wisdom tells us that a tired athlete is more susceptible to injury.