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rachelwolff
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Posted: Mon Mar 30th, 2009 03:10 pm |
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I finished my first race yesterday at CCCX in Toro Park. It was really fun and I feel proud I finished. I was really impressed with how supportive everyone was. I really was not expecting it, and it felt really good. I got lapped and only got to finish 2 of the three laps, but I am ok with that. There was alot of climbing. I did catch another woman from our group and passed her on the climb (wow, first time I have ever passed anyone) but I fell on the down hill and never saw anyone from my field again.
I am really happy I did it, and have a few things in mind for next time. Like oh train a bit more! Being a homeschooling mother, my rides don't quite happen as frequently as I would want them to. I also have a lot of respect for you women who race year after year. You all are fast!! Oh and I need to make sure I start in the right gear, oops, totally spinning too fast. I need to practice going faster down hill and I totally panicked when we took off from the start, and it messed up my breathing on the climb, but I calmed myself down and recovered.
I am still high from the whole experience and really happy I accomplished a goal and finished a race. Oh, and it was great to be recognized as a Velo Bella!! People were really great saying "GO BELLA!!" etc. It shows what a great reputation you all carry.
I am going to try to make it out to some saturday rides and get pushed by all you beautiful ladies!!!
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BethWellie
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Posted: Mon Mar 30th, 2009 04:36 pm |
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Rachel!! That's so great. And you should know that Toro Park is not an easy place to ride...those climbs are killer and some of the descents are scary, especially the first time. Its great to hear that you had such a good time! Try another one of the CCCX races at Ft Ord - they are usually significantly easier than Toro.
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natasha
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Posted: Mon Mar 30th, 2009 10:57 pm |
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I agree w/ Beth - Toro Park makes for a tough first race! Congrats on getting out there and having fun...that's the best part
Natasha
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jeninsb
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Posted: Wed Apr 1st, 2009 08:15 pm |
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In case you missed it, a nice comment on the blog for you:
http://www.velobella.org/blog/2009/03/rachels-first-race/
Love the photo. Do I need to give anyone credit for it? Cuz I couldn't resist putting it on up there.
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rachelwolff
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Posted: Wed Apr 1st, 2009 09:49 pm |
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WOW!!! Thanks...That was a really nice comment. My husband took the photo!! HE and my kids were a great support team!
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kzoo_swmmr
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Posted: Thu Apr 2nd, 2009 08:51 pm |
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Congratulations, Rachel! I love that you not only completed your first race, but are so super-positive about everything that happened during it! Wishing you many more rides & races, and lots of smiles 
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rachelwolff
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Posted: Thu Apr 2nd, 2009 11:16 pm |
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Well, if I am not positive about it, then I am super bummed that I was absolutely last. That is not fun...so I might as well see the bright side of it. Really I have hardly ridden, and usually for not that long. I just went for it, I realized being a mom, I was never going to feel ready. So, watch out, I can only get faster!!!
Thanks for the happy thoughts
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jeninsb
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Posted: Fri Apr 3rd, 2009 04:12 pm |
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It's all about the support team. Congrats on the first race! Toro is beautiful, but not easy. And you're right - you'll definitely get faster :-)
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