Wow...I surprised myself!! I went into this thinking I would do 2 maybe 3 laps, I ended up doing 5 laps and had enough time to do a 6th one. I had a great first lap, the second lap was a different story. I crashed on the cinder block climb on PuffNStuff and finished the lap crying. I was ready to quit, but after taking a 5 minute breather and eating a little, I was ready to head back out. On the third lap, my Dad and I decided to slow down our pace. After finishing the third lap, my Mom told me that I was in third place...I was shocked!! While taking a break I saw the fourth place boy pass by, so I hopped on my bike and decided to do another one. After the fourth lap, I was DYING!!! My legs, back, butt, everything hurt!! The kids races are only about 2 to 3 miles long, I DID NOT TRAIN FOR THIS!! So, I was really ready to quit this time. I completed more laps than my original goal and was happy. Ten minutes passed by and I just had to go back out there. In the end... 32 miles and 5 laps later, I made it to the podium for the #3 spot.
I wanted to say thank you to all the racers who kept me motivated. It really helped me on the last couple laps. I liked Jeff too, he was super nice!
I wanted to say thank you to all the racers who kept me motivated. It really helped me on the last couple laps. I liked Jeff too, he was super nice!
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WOW - I haven't looked at your blog since your post about Christmas... you're a busy gal!
And let me just say, I know I don't know you but I am so proud of your accomplishment at El Lagarto!! Way to go! Your spirit on the mtn bike makes me want to get out there every day and try something new on mine! You reinforce my pride in being a mtb gal!
Keep up the awesome work!
WOW, I think that is one of the nicest things someone has ever said to me. Thank you so much for your comment. Hope to meet you one day!
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