This is how our first races went. With a lack of high intensity training thusfar, I looked/felt like a fish out of water. Wifey was physically and mentally cracked, obviously.

We were both pleased with how the races went... considering. I was in a good place, closer to the goal anyway, during the first race until the pit got me and I straightened my bar so my fork was backerds. Second race was going well until I got my first flat ever while racing. The Small Block 8's hooked like mad, controlled drifts and all. B stated the newish Ziggy was a dream and can't wait for ski hill races for some reason.
Just a cool pic from our Icelandic friends. They enjoy powerlifting and strongperson competitions; starting youngsters early.
Silly snow in April. Was it May? Either way I bloc-ed out the white.
Next on the agenda for us: more slow training, a coupla summer classes for myself, planting oodles of plants, work ending for the year, a race in St. Croix Falls the day before everyone else does Afton and cuddling. Awwww.

Last post in Feb...?
Oh well, racing started, then stopped. Mechanicals both MNSCS #1: muddy pit of dispair got the best of me, screwing with my stem and Cable off Road Classic, flat at mi 19. Both were good learning experiences and the CAORC course was a fun one. I learned guys who pop from the lead group like to whistle when others pass them up. Shady behavior at best. More impetus for me to do work.
My fitness at this time of year is coming along. At the Cable race I ended up behind people who's single track skills were less than mine because I could only grind and gut out all the hills/flats. My top end is planning on getting built for the later season races. Whatever though, killing oneself is fun however you do it right?
Becca and her fitness are coming along the same as mine. She can tempo til the tangerines are teriffic, but top end is lacking. She has moved up to expert for the MNSCS races and looks forward to the added challenge. The Ziggurat is her newest love and hardtail mtb's go with her attitude. Do work.
Pics up and coming, we really don't photo that much since we have phenomenal memories. The KENDA Small Block Eights are a great tire for most all conditions. They are like sandpaper. Twin Six stuff finally came and look forward to a real jersey to add to my Schrute Farms Beets jersey. Until later, with pics.