SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 276)

velcromom - 2011-11-21 1:53 AM Thanks, guys! i'll post tomorrow. i ended up in the medical tent, got 2 bags of IV fluids. BP tanked at the finish and I went down. Fine now. Off to bed. you all aee amazing!

kkcbelle - 2011-11-20 8:18 AM

GO LINDA AND JEFF!!! Great job on the swim, you two!!

Ignored my kids and pets this moring and churned out my race report.

kkcbelle - 2011-11-21 8:17 AM Somebody seems to think I just stalk IM athletes and post fb updates all day... Thinks I don't write race reports or something. What gives??? (Just joking Suzy, you know I love you!!!!)

kkcbelle - 2011-11-21 6:17 AMSomebody seems to think I just stalk IM athletes and post fb updates all day... Thinks I don't write race reports or something. What gives??? (Just joking Suzy, you know I love you!!!!)

dalessit - 2011-11-21 8:39 AM

Surprise I raced again, had a really good race, no crashes, no flats, no broken bike parts, not even any bumps.  Finished 34th out of 117, started 55th so happy with moving up 21 spots.  In a big field if you start in the middle (like I did) it's tough as the lead guys get to have a clean course to navigate through while I have to wade through people almost coming to a complete stop at turns.

 

dalessit - 2011-11-21 11:39 AM

Surprise I raced again, had a really good race, no crashes, no flats, no broken bike parts, not even any bumps.  Finished 34th out of 117, started 55th so happy with moving up 21 spots.  In a big field if you start in the middle (like I did) it's tough as the lead guys get to have a clean course to navigate through while I have to wade through people almost coming to a complete stop at turns.

 

dalessit - 2011-11-21 11:39 AM

Surprise I raced again, had a really good race, no crashes, no flats, no broken bike parts, not even any bumps.  Finished 34th out of 117, started 55th so happy with moving up 21 spots.  In a big field if you start in the middle (like I did) it's tough as the lead guys get to have a clean course to navigate through while I have to wade through people almost coming to a complete stop at turns.

 

Havin'Fun - 2011-11-21 1:17 PM

Wow, IMFL sold out online in 16 minutes this year, and IMAZ just sold out online in 11  10 minutes.

Crazy!

 

Edited to correct that IMAZ sold out in 10 minutes rather than the 11 I originally posted.

Scalded_Dawg - 2011-11-21 11:34 AM

Sounds like there needs to be more sactioned IM's... if they are so sought after to sell out in less than 1/2 hour.

Seems to merit an increase in events...

dalessit - 2011-11-21 8:39 AM

Surprise I raced again, had a really good race, no crashes, no flats, no broken bike parts, not even any bumps.  Finished 34th out of 117, started 55th so happy with moving up 21 spots.  In a big field if you start in the middle (like I did) it's tough as the lead guys get to have a clean course to navigate through while I have to wade through people almost coming to a complete stop at turns.

 

Scalded_Dawg - 2011-11-21 1:34 PM

Sounds like there needs to be more sactioned IM's... if they are so sought after to sell out in less than 1/2 hour.

Seems to merit an increase in events...

tahrens - 2011-11-21 6:20 PM

Way to go SAM LINDA and JEFF!!!!!!   Amazing accomplishments this weekend. 

I survived my first cx race.  Tony I can't imagine staying in the middle of that field - I really enjoyed falling to the back to wait for my daughter.   

This was something WAY OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE!!!   But I'm glad I did it.  It is amazing how all the habits I have for road racing don't apply to cross at all.  Let's count all the firsts for me this weekend:  borrowed bike, SRAM shifters, eggbeater cleats, riding on wet grass, mud, sand, jumping barriers, etc.   and it all happened at the same time!!!    I can see how this will drastically improve my bike handling skills.  

The most important part of the race was seeing my daughter perform so wonderfully.  She was such a smart and safe rider.  She held her line, cornered great, never freaked out, climbed wonderfully (especially considering she was in tennis shoes) - just great.  We both feel much better about her racing in the future. 

All the other racers were so supportive of her.  Both during warm ups and in the race people would yell encouragement and tell her how great it was to see young girls out here racing. I am one proud Momma.  

I'll post some photos when I get home.  

tahrens - 2011-11-21 5:20 PM  Way to go SAM LINDA and JEFF!!!!!!   Amazing accomplishments this weekend. 

I survived my first cx race.  Tony I can't imagine staying in the middle of that field - I really enjoyed falling to the back to wait for my daughter.   

This was something WAY OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE!!!   But I'm glad I did it.  It is amazing how all the habits I have for road racing don't apply to cross at all.  Let's count all the firsts for me this weekend:  borrowed bike, SRAM shifters, eggbeater cleats, riding on wet grass, mud, sand, jumping barriers, etc.   and it all happened at the same time!!!    I can see how this will drastically improve my bike handling skills.  

The most important part of the race was seeing my daughter perform so wonderfully.  She was such a smart and safe rider.  She held her line, cornered great, never freaked out, climbed wonderfully (especially considering she was in tennis shoes) - just great.  We both feel much better about her racing in the future. 

All the other racers were so supportive of her.  Both during warm ups and in the race people would yell encouragement and tell her how great it was to see young girls out here racing. I am one proud Momma.  

I'll post some photos when I get home.  

tahrens - 2011-11-21 10:17 PM Here is a small sampling of our first cx outting together.