~35-40` + ~6 miles mountain biking
Ran from the starting line of the race to the water stop (that I worked at) and back. It was about 80F so we did use more water than I had ever seen for a 5K. It was a little bit of work because the tables and water that had been left earlier in the morning got stolen!! I felt bad for the race director. Since I was out at the 1.5 mile mark, I don't know exactly what the winning time was, based on the split when they came to me it was somewhere in the low 15's with the woman's winner maybe in the high 18's maybe the low 19's (based on her 1/2 way split). So, I only fell once today on my bike. It was a doozy though, I don't think I actually broke my arm, but it is swollen nearly twice the size in about a 10 x 3" section and is already about 4 different colors of black, blue and red. That is what hurts the most (well, besides my dignity), I got a nice "dirt rash" on my leg too ... but that just looks very studly. I am just not sure I am cut-out for this stuff, too many things to think about at one time, braking, shifting, peddling!! I was pretty scared coming down the steeper sections, even though it was cool and my bike did a great job getting over rocks and through ditches. I am just SO proud and happy for everyone for their races yesterday. Even people who had tough days were so inspiring with their stories. Thank you for sharing!! | 