well, this is cyclocross.
and these are the Cross Crusades here in Portland, OR.
with over 250 women participating!
yes, that is me on the left.
my 2nd cross race EVER.
my hubs assured me that "cross" is FUN!
this is him on the right in blue.
if 45 minutes of being completely anaerobic and muddy is "fun"...
then i can honestly say it's a BLAST!
i'm not used to working this hard.
pushing my body to the edge.
wanting to give up.
fighting mentally.
but, when that 45 minutes is up.
it sure feels good.
accomplished.
cyclocross is empowering.
invigorating.
exciting.
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That looks like FUN. Crazy, but fun.
I may never complain about mud again.
Posted by: Trish | October 25, 2010 at 11:07 PM
AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: Art Cant Hurt | October 26, 2010 at 05:43 AM
That's awesome AND fun! GO MOMMA!
Posted by: Trina Jacobson | October 26, 2010 at 05:44 AM
I've never heard of cyclocross, but we have something here in Fl called Muddy Buddy that I'm going to be doing in May. You do it with partners. One person is on a bike one is running. You go through obstacles. Theres water, mud, everything. Very cool. http://muddy-buddy.competitor.com/what-is-muddy-buddy/ I can't wait! Looks kinda like the same thing.
Posted by: Gina | October 26, 2010 at 06:36 AM
They have Muddy buddy in Portland Oregon too.
Posted by: Gina | October 26, 2010 at 06:37 AM
Did she mention she got 7th in her first race and 2nd in her second race:)
Posted by: Gary | October 26, 2010 at 06:51 AM
You look like one mean, lean fighting machine, and I wouldn´t want to enter a dare with you or meet you in a dark alley at night!
You must be one of the toughest women I know! The other one skied across Greenland.
Posted by: Spindelmaker | October 26, 2010 at 06:57 AM
my cycling hero(ine) strikes again!
Posted by: larry | October 26, 2010 at 07:06 AM
hey! while i'm on your blog and thinking about it would you be willing/able to come talk to my photo students about journaling and what you've done?
Posted by: larry | October 26, 2010 at 07:08 AM
wow! you kick butt - way too go!!!
I love getting dirty - it feels like being a kid again ;)
Posted by: Lexie | October 26, 2010 at 08:24 AM
You seriously never cease to amaze me Michelle. You need to bottle up that energy and sell it in a really crazy colorful bottle!!! So good to see you even if it was quick at CAFE!
Posted by: Healing Expressions | October 26, 2010 at 02:57 PM
2nd in your second race!!!!!!! Way to go girl!
Posted by: stacey | October 26, 2010 at 07:25 PM
this looks like my worst nightmare!
oh my goodness michelle you are amazing.
i would be bawling in a mud puddle.
Posted by: MEG DUERKSEN | October 27, 2010 at 10:14 AM