Cox Communications Crit, RI
Courtney writes:
"23 laps semi flat, one hill, cobblestone, very windy, medium crowd, pro race.
"I got to the start line really nervous, but really wanted to try to do well. We went off, the race went very fast from the start, but I tried just to sit in. There was a lot of technical turns and as I didn't warm up or have any knowledge of the course, well, I did it all wrong initially and ended up in the back of the pack working like a maniac just to stay in. About 5 laps in, I began to finally relax a bit (and I say that lightly). I will say however, that I really was having FUN! It was really hard, my legs were killing me, my heart felt like it was going to go out of my body, and then, of course there was an attack. I managed to stay in the peleton for another 5 laps and well, that was it for me. I was done. The gal who won was a pro and the runners-up were gals from Argentina who stayed around from Philly.
"All in all, it was a great experience. A very long trip, but worth it. I learned that I really need to mentally be ready every time I hit the line regardless of whether or not I get a warm up, I just have to grit my teeth and dig in and do the best that I can. I did, so I walked away feeling ok. Next year I think I would like to arrive early and get my act together though, maybe even have some team mates, it really is a fun race and the crowd was great!"
"23 laps semi flat, one hill, cobblestone, very windy, medium crowd, pro race.
"I got to the start line really nervous, but really wanted to try to do well. We went off, the race went very fast from the start, but I tried just to sit in. There was a lot of technical turns and as I didn't warm up or have any knowledge of the course, well, I did it all wrong initially and ended up in the back of the pack working like a maniac just to stay in. About 5 laps in, I began to finally relax a bit (and I say that lightly). I will say however, that I really was having FUN! It was really hard, my legs were killing me, my heart felt like it was going to go out of my body, and then, of course there was an attack. I managed to stay in the peleton for another 5 laps and well, that was it for me. I was done. The gal who won was a pro and the runners-up were gals from Argentina who stayed around from Philly.
"All in all, it was a great experience. A very long trip, but worth it. I learned that I really need to mentally be ready every time I hit the line regardless of whether or not I get a warm up, I just have to grit my teeth and dig in and do the best that I can. I did, so I walked away feeling ok. Next year I think I would like to arrive early and get my act together though, maybe even have some team mates, it really is a fun race and the crowd was great!"
posted by liz @ 2:55 PM
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