Not really. Just before the start the battery on my controller/shifter went out. Luckily I was able to quickly change it just before the start, but I was rushed. The bike felt odd, slow and sluggish for some reason right from the start 
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When it started my legs felt heavy and stiff. I tried to ride myself into it, but I suffered the entire first lap. About an hour in I was still struggling and strongly considered quitting after the first lap. I thought if this is how bad lap one felt, I can’t imagine how lap two and three will feel. Midway through lap one, it already felt like lap 3.
I stayed with it though and continued, my wife/support later said I looked bad after lap 1. I felt better mid lap 2 and had a bit of a second wind. Finishing lap2 I was in better spirits, but I realized there was no way I was going to make sub eight hours. As I went out for lap 3 I was a bit disappointed and frustrated with my body/legs, but I continued on at a steady pace, but not willing to bury myself.
At the finish, I ended up having my fastest lumberjack 100 yet
(4th attempt) however, finished in 8:12:54 just missing my goal. Spent the last few days really analyzing my training, fitness, and recovery. I will be making big changes going forward.