CX Season Wrap Up

Well, after Putney the season only went downhill.

I chose to sleep in over getting to Lowell early enough to actually warm up and pre ride the course. Despite that, I had a great start - in 4th - but promptly lost 10 places between the brutal run up and twisty turny section. The race only went down hill from there (due to the uphill part!).

The following week was Palmer - in 20 degree weather. I couldn't warm up properly and only had time to pre-ride a short section of the course. I did terrible - worst race of the year. A good start, but went so far backwards each lap it was embarassing (as was me trying to get up the horse jump - so sad).

All that being said, I still finished both races in a decent place for me, but really should have done better - last year I improved with each race. My friend Carol really put it in perspective for me at Gloucester when, me being disappointed with my mid pack finish, she asked me how I had done last year - that was when I remembered that I came in second to last both days. I also have to remember that I've been lifting weights 3x a week to get stronger for next year - and that this is probably impacting my results (along with the lack of warm up).

So, CX season is now over and it's time to ski! Off to Colorado for some powder and tele'ing in the trees.