MTB Nationals

[Veronica]

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!

Veronica

[SheFly]

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!

SheFly

[Veronica]

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?

Veronica

[SheFly]

Thanks. It is pretty cool.

Mike has a legitimate shot at a jersey. He has been racing and riding really strong. He has checked the competition as well, but doesn't show any outward signs of nervous. His comment to me when I express how I am feeling is that it is "just a bike race"... I don't believe for a MINUTE that's what he really thinks about it though.

Here's some seriousness - no beer since Friday. He didn't even do that for Worlds in Louisville this year!

SheFly

[Veronica]

No beer... that's pretty serious.

He's lucky he gets to race so early. I hate that tris put the "old" chicks last, just makes the nerves get worse.

Veronica

[SheFly]

No beer... that's pretty serious.

Exactly! And yes, he is lucky. And I race right after he does, so it actually works out [sort of] well. We will have lots of friends there who will be willing to help out, too. I'll let you know how it goes!

SheFly

[Crankin]

Deep breaths, SheFly.
You have the right attitude.
Have fun! (hey, that worked with a 16 year old).