Since Saturday's short track race kicked off in the early evening, it was a nice relaxing day sleeping in and then driving up to Copper Mountain. My race went off first, and it was a lung-buster! I wanted the state title so bad, that I nearly killed myself to get it - I was coughing up blood at the finish line! I hung in patiently before making my decisive attack with 2 laps to go, and secured the win! I am stoked to be the double State champ! XC and STXC! Chris' race went off next, and even with tired legs (after his week of riding in the UK), he rode a strong race.
For the next day's XC race, we both awoke to tired legs and lungs after the intense anaerobic effort from the previous night, but with a super-fun singletrack descent on tap, the XC course was calling our names! Chris again raced a strong race, albeit without a rear brake, and a severely impaired drivetrain! I guess the season is taking its toll on our bodies and our bikes.
I was tired at the start, and after my victory in the short track, was just aiming to "ride for fun."
But when have I ever ridden a race just for fun? My competitive nature wouldn't let me settle for an easy ride when there's a race on the line! I gradually worked my way through the field, and before I knew it, I was in 1st place in my category, and 2nd overall, just behind my teammate Holly. Amidst the pain, it was a fun race, and I was railing the descent with a smile on my face!
2 races, 2 victories... and lots of celebratory beers post-race!!! What a fantastic 2009 season!
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