In one word cold . Thermals, extra thermal layer, double gloving, thermal headband, beanie and yet I was still cold pre-race. The coffee vendor wasn't even ready before the race so no help there. At least it didn't rain during the event. It took a long time to warm up for the race and I competed with an extra top and gloves. My sinuses were much better, so the rest seemed to have done its job. There was a chance that the start was going to feel too easy, better take that into account. The coldness seemed to put a dampener on the excitement and without fanfare the race started. Today I wasn't wearing my heart rate monitor. No point after a week off. The numbers wouldn't mean much today. Plus the straps battery is flat and I've delayed getting it replaced. I'll just run a solid, but comfortable pace and see what happens. The course was good, nice, moderate rolling hills. Nothing steep enough to break your rhythm, but enough of a change to keep things interesting.
waiting waiting waiting
ReplyDeleteI hope I hear some news before I go away for a week.
The very best of wishes to you both!
oh wow....that's the hard part! I hope Kristy is doing well (emotionally). It's so hard going past that date.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you guys this weekend. I'm really excited for you!
I hope it's not too long. You'll be soon down to riding 400 laps of the block for a long ride if it is.
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