Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Newton C/X 2 Races Same Result

Took the camper and the family to Newton to race both Sat and Sunday's Cross mafia events. I gotta tell ya that sleeping in Sat morning relaxing all day (no yard work) and racing in the evening was great. The legs felt good and I was motivated to race. Had a great start, but just like last week, let several people pass and the settled into the 5/6 spot and that's where I stayed all race. Finished 6th and was happy with it. Tommy also raced the Jr.s and won!!!! He was the only one signed up, but you race who shows up, and he did. A real proud dad.
Day two, and my legs were the exact opposite of Sat. Understandable after yesterdays thrashing, but I had no expectations in this race. The goal was just to survive. And I barely did that. I hit the deck 4 times!!!! 3 times in the same corner just after the start line. I am so sorry to everyone that I either cut off or offended by my screaming foul language. After the 4th crash my seat came loose and I rode the last 2 laps in fear of it breaking off all together. It held together, but because of the distraction it was making, and being so frustrated at having to pick myself off the ground over and over again, I let 5th place ride by me then away from me and I again got 6th place. Not as happy as the day before, but content.
So 3 races and 3 top tens to start the season and i'm extremely motivated for October. After a couple days rest, we'll be back at it getting ready for spooky cross. Pictures to come. Ty

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