Event: Iron Hill Challenge

Name: Kristin May

City: Schwenksville

State/Province: PA

Country: USA

Age: 23

Place: 1st

Category: Beginner

CLASS +/or Age group: Women 34 & Under

Team: Tailwind

XC Race Bike: Cannondale

Tires: Don't even know

Conditions: Dry for a change

How was your fitness level going into this race?

Pretty good considering I've only been training about half an hour a week. Sometimes I train a little more, so under the circumstances, I can't complain.

Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?

Yes. I was third going in, I usually get stronger after the first lap, so I felt pretty good.

Were you strong from start to finish?

No. It usually takes me a good lap to really get going. I got a lot stronger after the first lap.

When did you put the hammer down?

During the second lap, but I'm not sure exactly when. There were two girls in front of me going into the second lap. They both ended up having bike trouble, so I just kept up my pace thinking that they might catch up with me.

Did you have any unusual problems?

Nothing unusual this time.

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

Yes, very much so. I think all the races have been run well.

Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?

Not really. I did notice a lot of people with bike problems. I was just happy my bike was able to hold together for me.

Anything you would like to add?

I'd like to thank Don Morrison for such a great series! This is my first year racing and I'm having a blast!