Well, the first quarter of 2008 is officially over.  The Southridge Racing / Shimano Winter Series 2008 has come and gone.  I finished 1st overall in Women's Sport 34 & Under in XC, and 2nd overall in Women's Sport 34 & Under for DH. 

I came in 2nd overall at the 20th Annual Keyesville Classic all mountain stage race, with a 1st place overall in the DH, 4th in Short Track, and 4th in XC. 

Vision Quest came and went.  It was as difficult as I imagined it would be, and then some.  I overcame my personal demons during the event (and a few crashes) and finished with a time of 8:48. 

I've continued lifting weights and trying to get in some saddle hours during the week.  I dropped some more weight and am happy where I'm at right now, but will continue to eat as clean and healthy as I can. 

I competed in my first NMBS race at Fontana this past weekend, and finished with a 1st place in Women's DH 19-29 Sport, and 1st place in Women's XC 19-29 Sport.

So far I think I have started out my 2008 race season very successfully.

I'd like to thank the following companies for their service, assistance, products, help, etc.:

• The Path Bike Shop in Tustin


• 661 / Royal / Sunline


• Hammer Nutrition


• Elete water


• Cytomax


• Hubby Justin


• Nancy and Roger


• Steph for making me push myself at every event

It's been a good season, but it has really just begun.  No rest for the wicked!  I'll be continuing with my training and riding and hope to maintain a high level of fitness throughout the year. 

Upcoming:

Two weeks of recreational rides (but hopefully some decent mileage and saddle time); Sea Otter; Idyllwild Spring Challenge; NMBS # 2 in Los Olivos; maybe a 12 Hours of Temecula?

So, thanks for the support this year and I can't wait to continue!