Alicia and I finally get to race at the same time. I am really excited about this. She usually races about the same time as the Elite Women. Things were pretty smooth getting ready to head out to the race venue. When we were about part of the way there I ask Morgan if he packed the trainer. He didn't . My first reaction was that this just totally messes up my PLAN. I wanted to warm up for a bit and then pre-ride. It usually takes me awhile to get my legs to cooperate with me. I decided that this was not going to mess up my race. Once we got there things went pretty well. It was really chilly, which it actually felt like cross weather, Finally!!!! Alicia and I rode the course and headed down to the start line. I felt pretty good about this race. My plan was to finish and have fun. I also wanted to race along side of Alicia part of it. The race finally got started and I had a better start this time then I did as Charm City Cyclocross. My legs felt pretty good and I was pacing myself so I did not go too fast and not be able to finish. I was also taking my time so Alicia could catch up to me. That did not take to long. She was flying. There is a section of the race called the Death Spiral. It was a ton of fun. It seem like you go around and around and there is no end. Alicia and I were going back and forth. The announcer Ken was having a great time from the sounds of things was mother and daughter racing against each other. He was commenting on how everyone should cheer for Alicia if they want her to beat her mom and then cheer for her mom if you want her to show us what she has. Well I decided to kick it into a fast pact and took off. Marisa was also racing the same time. She looked awesome. At one point there Marisa, Alicia and I were right behind each other. Marisa finished 7th and I was 8th place. Alicia got second place. She was the only girl . It was a great day. I can't wait till next year.
