RACE REPORT - 3/21/10 Thomaston

CLICK HERE to read the race report from GSC#1 at Thomaston, GA

Josh Fix 1st Place XC-1 (30-39)
Vonnie McClung 5th Place XC-SS (1&2)
Stephen Woolard 10th Place XC-2 (40-49)

Fair Weather Nancies Need Not Apply

To all you sitting in the fence, you missed out.







-- Post From My iPhone

Thomaston Race Info

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Thomaston, GA BSA

http://trails.firstworks.com/trails/trails.cgi/default/route/article.html?route_id=221

Click the link(s) to see the map, profile, and other info. The second link was created by the legend, Dave Muse, in February. He has a pretty good grasp on things, so I'm banking his info is correct. If not, I'll be blaming any wrong turns on him.

The first link appears to be a map of the old course.

http://www.sorba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=31403&p=325153
Above is a sorba forum discussing the trail.

Click HERE for a map of the Flint River Adventure Area.

Click HERE for a map of Camp Thunder.

Click HERE for a Trial Map.

First Top-10 of the Year!

I had completely forgot about the event coming up, so my normal preparation was limited to a last minute cram session. With that lack of preparation came added stress and "butterflies" I normally don't get. It weighed on my mind so much that I dreamt about it.

I kept my normal routine the morning of but the butterflies had turned into bats. As always, it is essential to be on the front in the beginning and this was no different. An hour before the start, we were already staging and taking our place.

There was a neutral start with directions from the director. The tension mounted. I said my normal pre-event prayer and took a last glance at the others. I could tell everyone was feeling the weight of the moment. I took note of the ones that didn't have a chance. I took note of the ones that would be true competition. I took one last inventory of my equipment then . . . . . GO!!!
Everything was a blur. My actions were jumping ahead of my thoughts. I began to rush. The more I tried to control myself the more anxious I became. I was finally able to find a rhythm, but was that rhythm fast enough?

I knew I didn't finish first, but I knew I had finished well before most. As the director counted off, my heart rate followed suit. Only the top-20 reap the reward. As she motioned towards me, she smiled and said "Number 10."

I coach for a living so as the inner child in me bounced off the walls and said a bunch of nah- nah-nee-boo-boos,while the professional side of me gathered up my equipment and waited for my friend's result. He wasn't quite as fortunate, finishing 22nd, two places out of the prizes.

Although it's early in the season, this could be my best result of the year. You see, this wasn't even a bike race. This is what I had to go through to get Cadence in Pre-K next year. I along with 38 other parents were simultaneously given a five-page application, given instructions, the directed to GO. The first 20 to correctly complete the application and turn it in wins a spot for his/her child. Everyone else will go on a waiting list. Absolutely CRAZY! This essentially ends up being a $6,000 payout. We won't have to pay for daycare next year. I finally get to take advantage of one government program. SHOW ME THE MONEY BABY!

VMAC's Spring Sale!

I'm cleaning out the barn and some things HAVE TO GO! Click HERE to view a list of bike items available. These items will be listed on EBAY next week, but I want to allow the locals first dibbs. All items are used, some more than others, but if you know me, everything has been well taken care of.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or info about the items.

Regions Bike Race Weekend - Kids Race

Dominated by SGC!!!

RAFFLE WINNER

Congratulations to Leslie Sharpe, a teacher at LCHS, for winning the 2010 SGC Raffle for a Raleigh Route 3 hybrid.

Thanks go out to CYCLEWORLD for their contribution and to everyone that purchased a ticket. ALL proceeds will go to support South Georgia Cycling.

Leslie, we hope you enjoy your new bicycle!