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A Journey to Group Two: My Experience at Oxb's 45 Distance Race

The morning sun began to lighten the sky as I arrived at Oxb for the highly anticipated 45 distance race. With a mix of excitement and uncertainty about my performance, I made my way to the parking lot, fueled by coffee and breakfast. Today was my final attempt—my “Hail Mary”—to see if I could qualify for starting group two. With my skis laid out and the stage set, I began to analyze the conditions in anticipation of what lay ahead.