Comments: This was the first race of the season, and first race after dropping some weight and really working on fitness and it REALLY showed.
I signed up for Clydesdale, and looking back, shouldn't have. But I just didn't know my abilities for this race. First race of the season, second XTERRA ever... I CRUSHED the other clydes. Came in 17 minutes faster than second place (in a roughly 2 hr race).
If I would have raced AG, I would STILL have been second (but out of first by 5 minutes).
I know I mentioned it, but the weight loss has been such a help. Granted, I probably put 6 lbs back on from my low about 3 weeks ago. Not really sure how that happened... BUT, I still raced about 20 lbs lighter (AND more fit) than I normally do. Can't wait to get back on the program and get down 20 more to my desired race weight for IMAZ.
I know it's early, but this race helped with the confidence, and proving my work has paid off. I have another this weekend, so we'll see if it was just a fl
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