Cyclocross is hard. No news there. But it really requires the lactate threshold and beyond fitness. I'm in base training, but now's the perfect time for intervals, and I just paid $20 for a hard core interval training session. It was also a lot of fun. Went up with CJ and N8 from Crossniacs, and between us we did all three races, so there were handups all around on a hot day. I lined up at the back since I didn't want to get in anyone's way. I ended up getting in the way of the women, as we were leapfrogging for a while, but eventually my tank ran out. In the end I wasn't last like I expected, and I had a good time hanging out before and after the race, so overall a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I forgot my cowbell, but at least Ray brought one. I miss Portland races. No mayhem here. And with Powderhorn and Boom Boom cancelled, I don't see a lot of mayhem coming up. I'll just have to remember my cowbell next time and make a little noise. Ray said it was too hot to wear a mumu. Teammate Mario won the C race - w00t! Beer, chili and pumpkin cake were yummy after a hard race.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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