Not Off To A Good Start

Well, we decided to leave for Alafia around 2:00. It had been about 35 minutes into the drive when my Dad realized he forgot the pump for the air mattresses. So, we turned around and headed back home. We didn't get very far, there was an accident and the traffic was really backed up. We turned around again heading back towards Alafia. We ended up stopping at some gross K-Mart in Brandon to buy a new pump.



OK , we finally got to Alafia. I practiced my course a couple times, it was the same as last year. It was a pretty difficult course, so I was happy when I made all of the climbs except one. Then, of course, it started to rain. Here we go again with the rain!! We waited under the shelter for a little while until it stopped. After that, we decided to finish the day out with a nice easy ride on Sandy Pine. Of course, we started riding the trail the opposite way of the race course. After aggravating some of the riders, my Mom insisted we turn around and go the other way. So, we did. Half way into the trail, my sister starting complaining. She was tired and hungry, I was too!! We hurried up with the trail and headed back to the campsite.


I was sitting at the picnic table, ready to eat, when my Dad told me that we were not going to be camping there overnight. The lock broke on the roof box so, he couldn't set up the tent. Whatever, too many things have gone wrong with this trip!! My sister and I were very sad that we were not camping ,but at this time all we could think about was FOOD!! We decided to wait to eat until we got home. We finally got home around 8:00. Then, pigged out on our sandwiches and fruit, took a bath, and went to bed.


Race Day: FSC #3
We were up super early and off to Alafia. I warmed up by practicing my course one more time. Then, it was 8:30 and time for the kids to race. I was only racing 4 other girls this time. I had an OK start on the road and managed to get into the lead before going into the woods. I held my position the entire race. Sorry, no pictures this time. My Mom's camera was not working!!