37:50:00 Moose Run Time Trial

This whole biking thing is spinning out of my control, and I'm just along for the ride. What started out as a way to get my rear end out of the classroom and into the gym, has morphed into an obsession that seems to have taken on a life of it's own.

OK. So I'm exaggerating. Again. But, really, this whole experience is evolving day to day, and along with it my aspirations.

I never thought I'd start racing. In fact, I explicitly told my LBS salesman that I was NOT planning to do time trials. Well, what do I know.

Today I raced my first TT. I finished middle of the pack in the beginner women division. 37:50:00 for the 10 mile sprint. Pretty flat, a few meandering hills. My goals for the race were simply to finish without crashing. I did that. I feel good about my finish. I was passed by a few people, and passed a few myself. I monitored my HR and kept an eye on my RPM. I kept my cadence above 90, dropping off gears as needed. I see now where increased work will allow me to work at higher gears without lowering my RPM. My legs were very fatigued the last few miles. More riding should help with that.

Anyhow. Nothing witty to share today. I'm just feeling good to have this first race of the year under my belt.