For most Americans the 4
th of July is all about beer, BBQ and playing with fire. For us it is a chance to head up to
Breckenridge and abuse our bodies for a few hours in the Firecracker 50. Last year Doug and I competed in the co-ed team division (each team member does one 25 mile loop) and placed 2
nd. This year we went back for the win and win we did! I'm finally starting to feel strong and fast. I was riding with some of the "big name girls" and feeling great until a guy decided he needed to pass me on one of the rough descents. The guy ran into me from the side, knocked me off the trail and I found myself eye to eye with a big stump and banged my knee a little. Both Doug and I rode faster laps than last year and finished in 4:21, almost 7 minutes ahead of the 2
nd place team. The Firecracker 50 is hands down one of the best put on races, from the parade down Main Street to the well-stocked and run aid stations it is an event I look forward to. This year my parents came to watch us (or maybe for the free
beer). Thanks mom and dad
for standing around for hours to cheer us on the whole 5 seconds you get to see as a spectator! Our whole condo earned medals...Tiffanie won 19-29 Women and is the National Champion, Brooks placed 5
th in the 30-34 Men, Brian was 3rd in the Sport 30-34 Men.
Last night I did my first of the CU Short Track race of the Summer and finished 4
th. Here is a cool picture of me and my sister-in-law, Beth.
In other news, my nephew Sam started walking...the boy does not sit still. In fact, he's so advanced he is already learning to drive.
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