Any other TEers heading to PA next weekend? In a fit of absolute craziness last night, I registered to race. DH is racing too, but he has a legitimate shot at a jersey. Regardless, it should be an adventure! Let me know if you will be there.
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07-15-2013, 05:16 AM #1
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07-15-2013, 06:48 AM #2
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How awesome! Looking forward to the race reports!
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07-17-2013, 10:26 AM #3
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Well, now that I registered, I'm having panic attacks! Stalking the competition, trying to get course intel, looking up weather forecasts (WICKED HOT and thunderstorms - yay). The butterflies are starting already, and I don't race until Saturday!!!!
What. Have. I. Done???????
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07-17-2013, 10:38 AM #4
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Relax and enjoy the opportunity - worry only about what you can control. The weather will be... whatever. Take the right clothes for all the variables. Don't worry about your competition. You have to ride your ride. Do recon the course, Will you get a chance to preride it?
I know you know all this.
You are strong and awesome!
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07-17-2013, 10:45 AM #5
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Thanks to both of you! Yes, V, I do know all this, but it's easy to let it get blocked. I know that you know that too! We are heading out on Friday and will get a chance to preride the course when we arrive. Racing is Saturday - 8:00 am for DH and 10:30 for me. Then, it's all about watching other people (that is, the Pros) make it look easy!
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07-17-2013, 11:14 AM #6
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I just think it's so cool you're going to Nationals, wish I could be there to cheer you guys on.
How's Mike feeling about it all?
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07-17-2013, 10:37 AM #7
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That's awesome! I think a few nerves are good for the race. You'll do great!
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07-24-2013, 12:19 PM #8
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That is fantastic SheFly! You did it, got past your nerves and ran the course. Congrats!!!! I'm very impressed!
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07-24-2013, 07:54 PM #9
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How exciting! You are my hero of the evening
Your DH ranks right up there, too!
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07-25-2013, 01:48 AM #10
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Hey, no shame in getting off the bike!
Certainly beats crashing and missing the rest of the season!
Great report, and also, I love your bike
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07-25-2013, 04:10 AM #11
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Well done! That is a HAAAARD course!
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07-25-2013, 01:48 PM #12
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Congratulations to both of you!
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