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3rd Place Women's
Josie Shew (FSVS) |
Date: 12/3/00 Event: MAC Finals- Fair Hill Name: Josie Shew City: Elkton State/Province: MD Country: US Age: 27 CLASS +/or Category: Sport Team: First State Velo Sport XC Race Bike: Kona Jake the Snake Tires: Michelin cyclo cross Mud Conditions: dry, but COLD! Email: josieshew@netzero.net |
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Did you do anything special (apart from the whole training lifestyle) to prepare for this race?
ate warm soup & warmed my toes in front of Tom M's propane heater- thanks Tom!
Did you achieve your goals for this race?
almost. I thought I could get 2nd (to Katie), but I was happy since 3rd kept me at 2nd in the MAC.
Were you strong from start to finish?: I didn't have as much kick at the end as I would have hoped... (see Unusual Problems, below).
When did you put the hammer down?: (see Unusual Problems, below).
Did the extra high barriers give you any trouble?: No.
Did you have any unusual problems?: I had a good start, but crashed in the first corner of the first lap. I was on the inside of the turn and it was a little slippery and I went down before I even had time to put my hand down-luckily. When I got up and got going again, I was in last place. I was determined to finish at LEAST in the top 10... so that's when I "put the hammer down." I think I used up all my juice on the next two laps & had nothing left at the end.
Did the cold weather affect you during the race?: It makes it a little difficult to breathe, but I was warm enough.
How would you rate the course?: Great- though I would like a long uphill.
Were you happy with the way the race was run?: Twas perfect.
If you could do the race again - would you do anything differently?
I wouldn't crash in the first lap.
It's the end of a long season, how did you maintain your fitness?
Just riding the trainer during the week and some cross practice.
Is there anything you would like to add?: I like this sport.