Brass monkeys 3.....surprises!!!

So as some of you know I planned to ride all three, and what a great last event from gorrick and ACU....what a brill course twisty roots loads of singletrack and bags of fun even the climbs were enjoyable and pretty rideable for a novice like me, first lap went well no major issues. I then pushed myself on the second lap and went into the third lap thinking it would be my usual slow bimble. Having spoken to my PT who told me to focus on my race and not be intimidated by others, she was soooo right and I finished 3 laps in 3hr 45, the legs felt good but then I saw my poor toddler who looked absolutely frozen and I decided to give the fourth lap a miss. I have to say I regret not going out again now I look back but I cut about 40 min off the last race timing so I was chuffed. All the trolls did amazing and Kathy, Jo and Lou podiumed as usual!
But I was pleasantly surprised to get third overall in the series for 4 hr female 18 - 39 and I know it was a fluke but I am really pleased as in 6 months I am riding enduros consistently which was my aim. I am realistic that I will never win things and my aim is to push myself onwards and enjoy it, The short Gorrick races are not really my thing as I cannot go fast but I am toying with trying the series this time if myself and Jay can juggle childcare. And now back to gym reality spin & CXWorx, and Combat and PT today I'm tired but pleased with how the winters gone so far :)

new year new riding

After a manic work period at crmbo and doing the family thing its time to get more riding in this year...was lucky enough to meet up with a couple of the gals for a New Yr day ride with yep no hangover it was a dry hogmany for me which is a first...http://app.strava.com/activities/36088673 was a lovely pootle about with a nice coffee stop which is always a good choice, thanks Jo and Kate for the company as I hate solo riding...

I then went out with Rachy on the promise of a gentle ride which turned out to be a really enjoyable exploration up to Minley and riding things back to front meeting up with Shortcut and Stan, the pleasure was due to borrowing Jays new 29er singlespeed. It was a very fun ride and I even enjoyed climbing on it, I definately saw how fit I've got and how well the SS soaked up the trail compared to my standard wheel, I was a sceptic but i am truly converted PLEASE CAN I KEEP THE BIKE JAY??!!   Annoyingly my Strava didn't pick up all the timed sections for some reason but it was a fun blast nice company and tailed off by a cold bottle of Peroni NICE! http://app.strava.com/activities/36088665

Brass Monkeys on Sunday I'm getting nervous now, last race of the series and I have worked seriously hard in the gym since crimbo running,spinning and resistance training in the hope it helps me wish me luck lol