Prescott Punisher

Last week was the Prescott Punisher, and it did just that “Punish”. This was only a “C” race for me so all week I was hitting it pretty hard. I was not expecting to do very well especially with 2300ft of climbing, but I still hoped I could break the top 10.

As the race started I made it into the top 5 and about half way up the first climb I received the call.

RING…RING!!!

Me: Hello

Legs: Sorry for the short notice but we are calling in sick today.

Me: Well couldn’t you have told me that yesterday!!!!!!!

I tried to rally, but I had no upper-end intensity. So there I was, stuck alone with only my pride and a large helping of suffering to chew on for the next hour and a half. The remaining three laps of the 15-mile course were focused on just finishing.

In the end I was able to pass a couple of guys and I finished 10th… Well at least I was able to salvage a top 10 spot.

BTW I was able to get a great photo in the new 29er Kit!!!!!