Like A Herd Of Turtles

I am set to launch an attack on the 2011 Lumberjack 100 that can only be compared to a pissed off herd of turtles. Looking forward to racin' again (it's been a few weeks!), and to racin' the Lumberack again (been since 2009). The last time I did the LJ it was 4 laps. Looking forward to three this time. Not that it will be any easier, just that it sucked mentally to do 4 laps. It also sucked that I bonked BIG during my 4th lap, and limped across the finish line in 9:42, and I think my last lap took like 3 hours! LOL!

Hoping for better this time. Then again I'd be glad to get the same time and just not be reduced to a stumbling goof. I might be able to get it done... I have a great bike, nutrition that has been treating me well. Not to mention some extra built in bonk protection.

Also looking forward to hanging out in Manistee a few extra days with the family. Maybe do some canoeing, some picture taking and that sort of thing. And I want to catch up on some of my reading.

One good thing about my race travels is that the last time I raced the Lumberjack it took like 9 hours to drive from Pittsburgh, tomorrow it will take me just over 2! SWEET! Now if we are lucky enough for Top Gun to be on in the hotel tomorrow it will be all the better!

See you at the race!

Later.