Sunday, June 7, 2009

A Day Well "Spent"

Today started really early - 4:30! I have noticed Goose and I really like to sleep in -but not today. Headed down the road with not much talk. Goose getting his head ready and me - attempting to wake up.

Got there to see lots of kayaks - glad to see that end pick up. Decent amount open class showed. The one that we know well - Greg Pohl. I looked at his bike and saw he had 2 Iron Man stickers on his bike - pretty cool.

Goose and Joe had their game faces on early. They were the first in the water and jokes were made by people hoping to get in their wake. And they're off! They pulled out ahead of everyone. Determination at it's best. I was impressed with what they had to offer early on. Jeff and Joe have only trimmed the boat this year, and it has been a few years since they have raced together. They didn't miss a beat.
The river wasn't as high as originally thought, but their time was almost what was predicted.
Goose finishing killer hill. Joe topped first and said Jeff was right there, and he was.


Not sure if Goose is deciding if he wants a sandwich (he he - he had a partner that accused him of extremely long transitions times and eating a PB&J sandwich ----- Not today!) Do suppose Lance wears a sperm helmet like this? Maybe that is why he has Max Armstrong :)

He is out of here to have a LMDDay and LMCDay.

Joe and Goose strolling across the finish line. Rules are you have dismount on the road and "run" you bikes across the finish line. There was nobody in sight - so they didn't have to hurry.

Shooting the shit afterwards and waiting on somebody to finish. It looks like they stomped the Open Class and now just waiting on the official results to see how the did overall.

This was truly a "lost my dick day" and Joe definitely "lost his chain". Jeff can tell a huge difference in his cycling (I know Cows - duh :p) Goose is totally spent and had a wonderful time. Racing with Joe is fun, he is so easy going, he encourages Goose, makes sure he is doing OK and actually was surprised that he was able to hang on. I appreciate Joe taking care of Jeff today - and also a really happy note, Joe and Beth are awaiting the arrival of their 3rd child at the end of August first of September.
I love race days like this. Weather was excellent, a little humid, but with an early start time it wasn't too hot. Many spectators today, excellent run race - and it certainly helps when ya win!
Oh and BTW - if there a typos or grammatical errors - get over it -- I AM TIRED. I also raced hard for Goose!





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