Hamstrings hurt, so badly...
I raced the 19-24 expert class. Was in Lead group through about 10 miles then a crash from one of the pro women split the field. Our chase group tried to close the gap but before we could catch them I was felled by cramps. Right when we turned onto the raceway i did a half crash half step off my bike and sprawled on my side, hamstrings were convulging. Spent like ten minutes massaging them then spun through the next 3 miles before i Had to stop again. Was start go till about 6 miles left then said to hell with stopping anymore. I must have said NOPAIN 3 or 4 thousand times those last 6 miles, with every exhale, whenever my legs would try and cramp I would Just hit them with my fist with all my might, seemed to help. Was crying win i crossed the finish line, 13th out of about 20, passed three guys in my class in the last few miles, was just trying to sneak into the top ten for a national qualifier spot. Turns out I strained both my hamstrings, can barely walk right now. Time was 3:25 with about a half hour of walking/stopping for my hammys. Beutifull course, best race venue I have ever done.
Did the Epic - I'm just glad I could eat the whole enchilada (whew!)
