FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR

IT'S A NEW YEAR, a fresh start. For some of us there will be redemption on the table, other are searching for a breakthrough...

... the first race is always fun.

Just 'cuz.

Tomorrow's my first...

• a chance to see friends
• chip off the cobwebs
• go thru the routine

... of what looks to be many race days in 2026.

For me, it's the beginning of a stout training block.

C race tomorrow,
gravel 60 miles, 6000' of vert.

C race next weekend,
MTB marathon, 3ish hours of pinning it.

B race in two weeks,
HELLacious 70ish miles, 8000+' vert.

Yesterday's rain kept me off the bike,
doing my naughty sprint work out.

At the time, I thought it was a bummer to miss a training day.

Looking at the next 2 weeks...

... yeah, I think I'll come out on the other end on a good trajectory for Sea Otter.

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