Today's 'cross race was reminiscent of the infamous Belgian weather that truly defines 'cross - rain, wind, and mud. We got it all at the Boulder Series #2 CX race at the Xilinx campus in Longmont. The misty blowing rain never quit throughout the day, and the course only got muddier.
My mountain biking skills came in handy negotiating all the sucking, slippery mud, and when the going got tough, I just gritted my teeth and motored on.
Chris was on hand to take some great pictures, pass me water, and cheer the loudest!! I was excited to get my first call-up for the start, (being able to start in the front row), and got out fast. The drenched course was slow but challenging, with every slippery corner just waiting to take me out. I only fell once, and that was at the "big" mud pit on the first lap. Even with clogs of dirt in my eyes, I bounced right back up and clawed my way back into the fray.
Each lap sucked the life from my legs a little more, but my Northwest upbringing and metal toughness in inclement weather prevailed, and I only got stronger as the race progressed.
In the end, I crossed the finish line thoroughly spent, and covered in mud from head to toe! We quickly packed up and headed home, as both of us were chilled to the bone.
I'm excited to finish 2nd in Cat 3 and 10th in the field overall! Gonna go slog through the mud and grit all over again tomorrow!!
Today's 'cross race was reminiscent of the infamous Belgian weather that truly defines 'cross - rain, wind, and mud. We got it all at the Boulder Series #2 CX race at the Xilinx campus in Longmont. The misty blowing rain never quit throughout the day, and the course only got muddier.
My mountain biking skills came in handy negotiating all the sucking, slippery mud, and when the going got tough, I just gritted my teeth and motored on.
Chris was on hand to take some great pictures, pass me water, and cheer the loudest!! I was excited to get my first call-up for the start, (being able to start in the front row), and got out fast. The drenched course was slow but challenging, with every slippery corner just waiting to take me out. I only fell once, and that was at the "big" mud pit on the first lap. Even with clogs of dirt in my eyes, I bounced right back up and clawed my way back into the fray.
Each lap sucked the life from my legs a little more, but my Northwest upbringing and metal toughness in inclement weather prevailed, and I only got stronger as the race progressed.
In the end, I crossed the finish line thoroughly spent, and covered in mud from head to toe! We quickly packed up and headed home, as both of us were chilled to the bone.
I'm excited to finish 2nd in Cat 3 and 10th in the field overall! Gonna go slog through the mud and grit all over again tomorrow!!
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