Jennifer Dilworth Hynes — mtbchk

Brian got a picture from the start of the Uwharrie race.  They made us line up according to our age groups, so our group (30-39) was behind the 19-29 group.  Then, they had us all start together.  You can see Madonna and me right behind the younger gals.  I passed two of them (the one in the blue and then another one of the pink girls).  There were three of them (pink jerseys) in that group.  Here we are:

There were more pictures taken by a professional photographer, but I can’t link directly to them.  Here is the link for the 1500 professional pictures, and here is the page for the race results. 

Here’s my HRM graph from the race.  The absolute altitude numbers are messed up, but I think the “delta” is right.  The hill profile is right, anyway.  Notice I hit my highest HR during the two times I was stopped and running to get back on the bike.  Stressed, I guess.

It was Dirt Diva night tonight at Per4mance Training.  It was pretty fun.  We rode the “Central Park” course and it quickly turned into a race.  For a lot of the girls, it was their first time there.  Patty kicked my butt, but at least I was second!  Good thing Madonna wasn’t in my group!  There were two groups of 7.  I’m pretty whooped right now.

This afternoon was pretty productive.  We got a bunch of stuff done on the inspection front at work, and then I called Jerry to ask about what fork oil to use since my Talas has been leaking for a few months.  I had new Enduro seals to install, but hadn’t gotten around to it.  Well, I ended up leaving work at 3:30, was in his garage with my bike by 5, and had new fork seals by 6.  I don’t think I had very much oil left in it.  (as I feared).  I’m glad he helped me, it was harder than I thought.  Also, I have a feeling I’m going to need every bit of the Talas for Youth Unlimited this weekend.  I’d hate to go into a steep switchback with a bottomed-out fork…