PLANET ADVENTURE SPRINT RACE

I was originally going to do the XTERRA MEMPHIS race, but there was severe thunderstorms there and it was an 8 hour drive so when I got the email from Mike, from Indy Rootstock Adventure Racing, I decided to race with them at the Planet Adventure Sprint Race. I have always wondered what it would be like racing with Mike, and it completely lived up to my expectation. 2 of the guys from Citgo raced as a 2 man team, but I am pretty sure they were in need of some male bonding so they didn't mind me racing with the competition.

The bike course SUCKED! It was gnarley, unridable and I pushed my bike more than I rode. I hate that. But, everyone was in the same situation...I just had to remind my calves of that every time I pushed up a slippery uphill on a slope. In addition, we all ran out of water about 2 ours into the race so we finished up fairly dehydrated. I actually drank creek water for the first time in my life and you know what...it wasn't that bad. Next time, I'll pack some iodine tabs to sanitize it, but I'm extremely greatful to mother nature for giving me noncontaminated water to drink.

We ended up winning the coed division and came in close behind the Citgo 2 man team.
So, I won some new trail shoes and a gift certificate to Nurpu River and Mountain Supply http://www.nurpurivermountainsupply.com/ I love winning gear! I spend so much money on this sport, that every little bit helps!

Planet Adventure put on a great race, like always, and I'm looking forward to the Planet Adventure 24 hour race on June 6th!