Vt race

Vermont Grand Prix of Cyclocross Results
Kinda of at the last minute, i decided that i was way to unmotivated to train solo, and that i would rather (slightly) drive 3 hrs up to Vt to race.    It was raining, so i figured either me & allie could sit inside all day, or we could spend it in the car all day.  Anyways, we finally make it up there, and all i hear about is how slippery the course is.  Great.  The last thing i need is a crash.   Adam reminded me that it was an accomplishment just to be racing & to focus on my OWN race & not worry about results at this point.  good advice.   About 35 of us line up.  The whistle blows & I intentionally start at the back, letting people whizz by me.   1k in, and there is a crash.  luckily i avoid it.  The course is slick.  which alot of climbing.   I took it really easy on any turns, decents, or other areas i felt were a crash risk... then tried to hammer it on the flats or the climbs.

Then it happened.  I went down.  dont worry, im ok.   but it scared the poop out of me.   i litterally got off my bike, stood there for a minute, checked myself out,  and then once i realized i was ok, started pedaling again.  Lost a few places there.   And lost a few more thruought the race on the sketchy areas.   I finished up @ 17th place.   Not great, but not bad either, all things concidered.   I hate it when people make excuses for ther results......so i wont.   Next week is Milford, and i would like to see a top10 there...   we'll see :)

The more I race cross, the more people i know.  The more people i know, the more people cheer for me.  The more people cheer for me, the more I love cross.  Its soo nice to have people screaming for you when you are about to puke.

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