That race I did
Sunday. I was on lap two and figured
that I had plenty of time to move up.
It was hot but I was plenty hydrated.
I felt good (legs and lungs anyway), but mentally I knew I had some work
to do. The only thing on my mind though
was the fact that I had to do two more laps on a not so fun trail.
Well, I guess it
was fun but my state of mind was wrong.
Suddenly, I remember what my friend told me about making sure to have
fun when I raced and I realized that I could.
I started hitting every little jump and bump to catch some air, and
taking the turns as fast as I could.
I even got all
Enduro™…
I don’t know who
took this photo. I found it on The
Internets. Sorry, but thanks to
whomever it was.
Anyway, I was
having fun, and stopped worrying about whether or not I caught anyone
else. I passed a guy (not in my class)
and got passed by a few (also not in my class.) I was working hard, but no longer feeling like racing was a
chore. Lap three was more of the same.
I finally finished,
and felt good about myself. I think I
was in 8th place or something like that, which is okay considering the wheel issue I guess. As far as the overall standings go, I might
still be good. I finished ahead of one
guy who’s ahead of me overall, and with a few races left I have time to make
some upward movement.
The main thing is,
I really did have fun. The course was
actually pretty good, and the event was well organized. I really can’t complain, even if I wanted
to.
With a long
“season” and series, it’s easy to get down.
I can’t be on my “A” game every time I hop on my bike and I’ve learned
to accept that. When it’s all said and
done, maybe I’ll finish in the top three overall. If not, hopefully I’ll at least come away feeling like I had a
great time.
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