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Jun 15Liked by Michelle Merlis

That race highlight video — just wow! Can’t imagine how any of your upcoming sky races can top that in terms of adventure. Maybe, hopefully, they don’t, lol. Best of luck tomorrow and get some more points!

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Jun 12·edited Jun 12Liked by Michelle Merlis

Congratulations Shelly!!!

So happy for you to be in the top ten!

What a superb achievement!

You continuously amaze us with your perseverance and determination to achieve your goals in something you set your mind on.

Dad and I so proud of you, and yes, the poles will be delivered soon.

I enjoyed reading your report tremendously.

Your writing is so precise and descriptive.

Good luck with your next run.

Looking forward to hopefully watching you in real time and of course reading all about it.

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

That was a great read. You’re a talented writer!

Congrats on placing in the top 10! According to the website, you won €6,000 for that. I would have suggested spending that on poles, but since that’s all covered… fancy dinner in Portugal!

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Congratulations Michelle and that's an excellent race account, really evocative. I converted to poles after my last Manitou's (2021? the really humid year) but overused them on an ultra last year and threw my back out as a result. And no, I don't know why you are smiling on that climb either but that is probably the key to success!

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

What a great race and beautiful pictures, congrats on placing and good luck in Portugal

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

Very nice race report, and congratulations on the excellent placing! Yes, use the poles :)

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

I love reading what you write! This was a great recap of what sounds awful to me 🤣 but amazing for you! I hope your next race is free of precipitation!!! So glad you felt well and didn't get too busted up (how's the shoulder now?) Congrats on the top 10!! Looking forward to the next race!!

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Shoulder is feeling better!!

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

This is amazing...truly in awe! Keep the updates coming and keep kicking ass!

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

Love this! Commendable.

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Jun 11Liked by Michelle Merlis

Omg how did I ever miss that video of Josh!!

Beautiful race recap :) what an adventure

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It is a very good save for a day you need a laugh. :)

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