burning holes through me
i cut out early (again) to watch the men's single speed championship race yesterday. the course was completely different than it was on tuesday which was completely different than it was by monday etc. i feel like by the time we race the course is going to be destroyed but maybe it'll just be tacky and sweet.
i'm quite certain that i'm going to get smoked in my race. that is more reality than anything, this is a cat 1/2/3 race (and i am a lowly 3) and there are a lot of cat 1's that could be pro if the support was there. this realization was really driven home watching yesterday. i just hope i can stay on the course until the end which is no given if they are applying the 80% rule (the weren't yesterday with lapped riders being allowed to continue). we'll see i guess.
single speeding looked fun. my plan is to move most of my componentry to a new frame for 2012 and convert the motobecane to a single speed/commuter bike so maybe next year.
being there watching actual racing also drove home the fact that i really do love cross. it feels very attainable (short races requiring a little less training time) and we have so many great races close to home. i have had a very good/enjoyable season and i'm already thinking about how i might be able to build on what i've learned about training this year. i'll reserve details for a later post, but i really have learned so much about myself this year and just what i'm capable of. i feel like i did back in 2002 when i really started racing seriously in that i can see what i can attain if i just continue to work hard (and have some good luck). i'm rambling somewhat incoherently i know.
oh, i renewed my usac license a few days ago and checked the road license box instead of mountain for the first time ever. there are a fair number of road races close by and i just might have to throw my hat in the ring in a cat 4/5 masters race or two. it is good to have options!
happy thursday.
i'm quite certain that i'm going to get smoked in my race. that is more reality than anything, this is a cat 1/2/3 race (and i am a lowly 3) and there are a lot of cat 1's that could be pro if the support was there. this realization was really driven home watching yesterday. i just hope i can stay on the course until the end which is no given if they are applying the 80% rule (the weren't yesterday with lapped riders being allowed to continue). we'll see i guess.
single speeding looked fun. my plan is to move most of my componentry to a new frame for 2012 and convert the motobecane to a single speed/commuter bike so maybe next year.
being there watching actual racing also drove home the fact that i really do love cross. it feels very attainable (short races requiring a little less training time) and we have so many great races close to home. i have had a very good/enjoyable season and i'm already thinking about how i might be able to build on what i've learned about training this year. i'll reserve details for a later post, but i really have learned so much about myself this year and just what i'm capable of. i feel like i did back in 2002 when i really started racing seriously in that i can see what i can attain if i just continue to work hard (and have some good luck). i'm rambling somewhat incoherently i know.
oh, i renewed my usac license a few days ago and checked the road license box instead of mountain for the first time ever. there are a fair number of road races close by and i just might have to throw my hat in the ring in a cat 4/5 masters race or two. it is good to have options!
happy thursday.
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