Dan Action

Yay Life. September 11, 2007

This weekend found Hannah and myself driving to Milford, NH. for our first CX race of the year. The two of us, along with our friend Lynn went to the new training race in Wrentham, MA. last Wednesday and decided we would make the weekend jaunt. The end of last week really cooled down up here and the sky had the perpetual overcast I find somewhat synonymous with ‘cross. I was all antsy on the ride up, especially when it started raining. While warming up, I even thought about arm warmers. It couldn’t have been over 60 degrees. Hannah had a strong start, battling it out for 7th with another lady, then tragedy struck. I waited for her to come around again and noticed some huge gaps were passing before me, but no Hannah. When she finally did come by, there was blood all over her face and legs. I was a little worried to say the least, but then she passed a couple of other riders and I figured she’d be all right.

My race was not so eventful, Me and Jamie Belchak swapped 5th and 6th place for a while, then with 3 to go I got a flat. I was right by the pit so I ran in, not that I had brought any extras, but to beg for alms. All the wheels folks offered were 9 speed, so, no go. The year I decide to make myself a citizen of modern equipment town, I get busted. Figures.

I drove home not really all that discouraged to my surprise. I felt great during the race and I have a good idea of my potential for the season. The only thing that stings is that I was in the money, and I really could have used it. Oh well. All the ride home Hannah held a block of frozen peas on her face. I figured I was lucky in some ways.