Training Log Archive: Elina B

Reckless Cross in Rockville, MD.

Wow this was bad. The course was very very fast and was pretty much just cornering (nothing technical) but I was a mess. I started off well but immediately after that was very sloppy. Kept almost wiping out and losing my grip. That's kind of my fault because I didn't have enough time to pre-ride the course so I didn't know what pressure to set my wheels to. They were too stiff which made my riding sketchy. On the second lap some lady cut me off and I hit the deck, luckily on grass but unluckily going downhill. After another half a lap I called it quits and pulled myself out of the race. I was miserable and 10 spots back from where I should have been so there was no point in doing another 25 minutes.

Sad. Hopefully next weekend is better.

Also didn't think I hit the ground hard but my entire right side of my body aches and I have lots of bruises...Just a rough day of racing.

Event: QOC Occoquan
 

Green course.

Made a few mistakes but I didn't get terribly lost as I tend to in QOC land. I really liked the map.

Green - Splits

Easy long run on the bike path into Arlington. First 3 miles felt horrible and then I started feeling looser.