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Raced yesterday

I raced yesterday for the first time in at least two years, and the first time in probably 10 years since I've done any real significant amount of racing. It was supposed to be more of a training ride for me than a race, but I guess I forgot to inform everyone of that, not that anyone would have listened to me.

As it turned out it was a little too fast for me, and I got dropped after the 4th lap. It might actually have been the 3rd lap [or 2nd lap, I am trying to be optimistic], I'm just not really sure, I was working so damn hard. And this was in the Masters group. Those are riders in approximately my age group.

Anywaze, I ended up riding myself for a lap or so, until the Cat 4's and 5's (typically younger and less experienced riders) caught me, and I managed to finish the race with them. They were riding at a more moderate pace.

Oh well, at least I have a good excuse, it's just that only one other person racing last night knows it.

Still, I need to start training just a little bit harder, for more than one reason.
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Becky said…
So, that's why you left work early?

For crying out loud!
3:15 AM
Tricia said…
awesome, you are out there racing. Way to go! That will sure get your blood pumping. LOL
12:17 AM
Marc said…
Yeah it got it going alright.

Can't wait till next week!
8:51 AM
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