Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Crit #9
Missed #9 due to a death in the family. Refer to MM's blog for the details. I heard it was windy.
Crit #10
I knew this was going to be a difficult one for me as I had only been in one of these in the past 4 weeks. Plus, I ran a little on the treadmill Tuesday morning. In hindsight, it was not a good decision.
So MM wasn't there and 6:30 rolled around and we were all standing around looking lost and not knowing what to say. MM usually preludes the pain with announcements, commentary and the ceremonial "GO". I just yelled "GO" and go we did. Perry again ignored the age old custom of the neutral lap, so it was either chase now or chase later. Chase now, we did! So with the crit barely 5 laps old, I couldn't control my heart rate, I was seeing spots and I was nearly out of fluid. I looked at my watch and we were 15 minutes in. Thanks Perry!!! : )
Luckily, the pace could not be maintained for the entire 55 minutes. A group of about 3 got up the road at the half way point but was reeled back at about the 45 minute mark
Anyway, no crashes, fights or arguments to report and a 9th place finish for the author. Yet again, I'll take it all things considered.
Looking forward to another locals ride in Lexington Saturday AM. I'll try to find more "specials" at the Exxon on top of Red-Neck Hill.
Missed #9 due to a death in the family. Refer to MM's blog for the details. I heard it was windy.
Crit #10
I knew this was going to be a difficult one for me as I had only been in one of these in the past 4 weeks. Plus, I ran a little on the treadmill Tuesday morning. In hindsight, it was not a good decision.
So MM wasn't there and 6:30 rolled around and we were all standing around looking lost and not knowing what to say. MM usually preludes the pain with announcements, commentary and the ceremonial "GO". I just yelled "GO" and go we did. Perry again ignored the age old custom of the neutral lap, so it was either chase now or chase later. Chase now, we did! So with the crit barely 5 laps old, I couldn't control my heart rate, I was seeing spots and I was nearly out of fluid. I looked at my watch and we were 15 minutes in. Thanks Perry!!! : )
Luckily, the pace could not be maintained for the entire 55 minutes. A group of about 3 got up the road at the half way point but was reeled back at about the 45 minute mark
Anyway, no crashes, fights or arguments to report and a 9th place finish for the author. Yet again, I'll take it all things considered.
Looking forward to another locals ride in Lexington Saturday AM. I'll try to find more "specials" at the Exxon on top of Red-Neck Hill.
# posted by Rooskie @ 1:14 PM 
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