another busy weekend

it was a good weekend although it wasn't as much fun for me as it could have been as i was dealing with the worst part of my cold (coughing, very tired, achy and cold). but i'm not complaining - got up saturday morning and hit the road to mchenry illinois to visit robin's aunt and uncle. put cali down for a nap and headed to ikea for some gifts/stuff for the house. it wasn't as busy as i thought it might be which is always good. i'm always amazed at how many different languages i hear while at the shaumburg ikea though. anyway, after cal went to bed we had some nice visiting time. then it was up and at 'em sunday to get back home in time for my final 60 minute cross race of the year.

i had never been to hiestad park before and when i turned in i knew instantly this would be a tough day in the saddle. hills, hills and more hills! the climbing started right away after the start and i got out hard but under control because i knew if i wasn't careful i'd be gassed 10 minutes in. i probably should have gone a little bit harder but all in all i was happy. after the first ten minutes, i made a few passes but mostly just focused on holding my position. i did get lapped by several pro/1/2s but on this course (short and very hard) it should happened. a respectable 7th place finish on a tough course.

and now i'm already sick of hearing the office banter.

happy monday.