Wahoo! I upgraded to CAT 3. This is such a great accomplishment for me. My first year racing and I upgraded. I hope to be able to continue on this great adventure. Next my goal is to upgrade to CAT 2.
I had my first race with the Pro CAT 1, 2, 3's last Saturday, September 24 - the Harvest Moon Crit. I don't love crits, mostly because I have not had a lot of experience with them - I have only raced 6 crits this year. This was my first race with Pro's and my least favorite type of race - I was SO nervous! My goal was to finish the race and not get lapped... I did even better then that! I had such a great finish, I was able to stay with the peloton and finish with them! I finished strong and stayed with the group the entire time - never got dropped! It was a wonderful day - being able to race with some of the best women racers out there and finish only seconds behind them. This is going to be a great season as CAT 3!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
LOTOJA
Well I survived! I even did well, I had a fantastic time. Time 10:41:26
This is me and my teammate Amber at the finish - how great do we look after 206 miles? We have thought about next year - and are not sure if we will do a relay - or if we will ride it solo again to get an even better time and finish. Those relay teams were having so much fun - getting to stop at the Feed Zones and have a picnic. We will see - we may want to do a team relay and just try for the fastest relay time.
This is me and my teammate Amber at the finish - how great do we look after 206 miles? We have thought about next year - and are not sure if we will do a relay - or if we will ride it solo again to get an even better time and finish. Those relay teams were having so much fun - getting to stop at the Feed Zones and have a picnic. We will see - we may want to do a team relay and just try for the fastest relay time.
Monday, September 5, 2011
LOTOJA
The count down starts - we are just days away now. I have to admit I am starting to get a little nervous. I need to remember to eat and drink a lot. Will my body start to refuse what I am trying to feed it? Gotta pace myself - 206 miles is a LONG way. Will I be able to nail the hills and stay with the group? Will the feed zones go smooth? I pray for no flats. So much to think about.
I want to do very well and finish in under 10 hours. I feel like my training has been great, I think I should be ready. So I just hope that all goes smooth and I am able to stay strong.
I want to do very well and finish in under 10 hours. I feel like my training has been great, I think I should be ready. So I just hope that all goes smooth and I am able to stay strong.
Sanpete Classic
Well I am now convinced I am cursed with 2nd place. I landed another 2nd in the Sanpete Classic. I thought I had this one - but I started my sprint to the finish just a little too soon and just couldn't hold it. Now I have the strength and abilities - I just have to work on the tactics of racing. I am learning though.
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