Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda (long)

[Reesha]

That's pretty incredible, SheFly. I am always impressed by people who can race like that over that many miles. Many props!

[Crankin]

It sounds extremely challenging. I've had only a taste of some of those types of dirt roads (always with lots of rocks) in western MA, and they always involve a steep climb.
There will always be someone fitter is a truism. It's hard to let that one go, even for me, who is not fit compared to you.
The mental aspect of racing is probably the hardest thing, from an outsider's perspective.

[Reesha]

I agree! I have my first race on the 29th and I'm still not sure I have the mental toughness to compete. Even worse all the Cat 3 and 4 women are racing concurrently with juniors. So much to keep track of let alone just finishing!