Race Results… …Personal Milestones!

by Rico on Aug.15, 2005, under Uncategorized

Well as some of you know, today (Aug. 14th, 2005) was a very hot day here in Maryland. My team (Capital Racing) and I had a skating race today. The heat index passed 100 degrees outside. The race was a 26 mile marathon. Those who know me and know how I skate probably know that this is NOT my kind of skating. But, with lots of heat management and energy conservation, I completed the marathon. And, yes you guessed it. I was the last to finish. I spent 2:43:19 secs. on the course. That was a lot of time to think about things in my life and I am appreciative for the experience. After suffering heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, one serious tan, among other things, I am getting back to feeling better. I am amazed at what people can do with the right motivation, even when they are not prepared for it at all. Personal Milestones…

1 Comment for this entry

Erica
August 30th, 2005 on 9:21 pm
You had one supporter there to cheer you on who wasn’t there because they had to be or was racing. Although I got put to work (and had my own minor struggles), I kept an eye out for you because you were the main one I was there to support. I got a little scared on the laps when it took you a little longer than expected until you explained that’s when you were doing the “heat management and energy conservation”. I got off duty in time to see you skate your last few laps from the finish line. As you said, you were the last to finish and I heard some of the other skaters say that you should just stop since it was so hot. I could see from the look in your eyes that you wanted to complete the race. I am so proud of you and feel honored to have been there to witness your triumph.