Yesterday was the end of 3 long weeks of building hard work before Kansas 70.3 In my brilliant judgement I told Jen I'd really like to race the mountain bike race at my home trail. It was yesterday, day 21 of the 3 week period. What was I thinking! I spent $30 to taste pain and agony for 90 minutes. My HR was sky high, my legs burned and ached, I had nothing. nada. I finished last in the womens expert race. OUCH. The distance felt like a marathon, and the competition kicked my a$$. My climbing sucked, my trail skills did not flow, the only positive thing is that I did not crash!
So, yes, it was a sad result. I ate humble pie. I ate pain. Then I drank a chocolate milk shake. And things were better.
4 comments:
Your last paragraph made me chuckle! I've done this exact same thing before—and will probably do it again, maybe even this weekend :). Unfortunately, humble pie comes in a vegan, gluten-free flavor too.
But just think of all that good work and strength you've built! The taper will feel so good after working so hard these 3 weeks! Good luck in Kansas!!!
- Melissa
How can there be 3 last places?!?!? I thought I was taking the honor. Anyway, I'll bet you're glad to be tapering.
Shakes seem to make things better.
Good for you! Chocolate always makes things seem better.... I am eating a lot of it now myself! You will be ready for Kansas!
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