# @alexandergolikk on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C8kS_oWOx7O
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- **Posted:** 2024-06-23T17:47:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AJ GOLIK (@alexandergolikk) — https://gondola.cc/alexandergolikk

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A Tale Of 2 Racez (Remix) - realcoleworld 

1. DEKA FIT - 33:29 (PR) - 7th overall

Made my deka.fit Elite debut at DEKA Carolina's and got to toe the line with some of the best in the sport. I've been hesitant to jump in and race Elite because of self-doubt and feelings that I don't belong on the start line with these dudes. 

My main goal for this race was to overcome that and prove to myself I can hold my own. I wanted to race free of expectations and pressure. On the backside, I did want to PR and finish in the top 10.

The race started fast. I stuck around through Zone 4. My zone work (13:11 total) kept me the fight but the glaring difference was total run time. I am simply not fast enough. I'll be relentlessly working on that. There are many takeaways from this race, both positive and negative. I'm glad I stepped into the Elite field Saturday morning.

2. DEKA FIT Ruck - 39:07 - 1st overall 🥇

My first crack at the titan6actual FIT Ruck. I knew this was going to hurt. One thing I always pride myself on is my ability to get dark and suffer through discomfort. I have to hang my hat somewhere. I am not the fastest or the strongest athlete. But I'll for sure fight like hell.

I opted to skip out on the electricity of teams and put all my cards on the table in the Ruck division. I called my shot. I told bubblestheclowne I was going to win it. One of two scenarios were going to play out. I was going to front-run and hang on or I was going to crash and burn.

Not one second of this race felt comfortable with the legend rucking100 breathing down my neck. I had the help of drutter88 calling out gaps and did everything I could to just keep grinding. I had a 10 rep lead in Zone 8 & knew I had enough in the tank to hold that lead. The feeling of extreme relief and reward to cross that finish line and ditch the ruck was unmatched.

Thank you to my teammates underdog.fitness.gym and everyone for the encouragement in Concord. I felt all the love & support. Shouts to the deka.fit team and volunteers for their dedicated efforts to put on another great event!

Let's get back to the grind. 🤘🏼
#UnderdogFitness #TFM #twtltrtd #RuckUp #BackpackClub

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tfm, twtltrtd, ruckup, underdogfitness, backpackclub

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