Saturday, January 3, 2009

First of the Year, Last of the Season

What a better way to usher in 2009 than with a quality session in the pain cave... my first cyclocross race of the new year, and essentially my last race of the 2008 season!! The Lyons CX race today was organized by popular demand, and attended by many die-hard 'cross racers.

Even though I haven't touched my bike for over 3 weeks, I couldn't pass up one final race! It was a chilly gray day, 29F and windy, and the skies threatening snow. My category was a combination of men and women; I didn't care how I finished, just as long as I had fun!

Enjoying the day and having fun. That's what it's all about!

Storming up the long run-up. My feet were frozen solid after the first lap and trying to run, each step was searing pain through my feet and up my legs.
Stalking our notorious mountain bike foe, Feedback Sports. I soon passed this guy and never looked back!
Charging hard up the sand pile "mini-hill."

What goes up must come down.
Frozen to the bone, and making one last push to the finish.

Oh the agony of thawing out my feet! 15 minutes of me screeching in pain!The day ended well, with a 14th overall, and 3rd woman in the field. It's a good, healthy start to the new year!!

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