Marji Gesick Duathlon - Running, Biking, and Questioning Life Choices!
Had to laugh at the line for the 100 MTB. After having a solid summer of running and feeling like I was back in the trail running game, I began to realize just how little time I had spent on my mountain bike leading up to my biggest race of the year. I felt like I was cramming for a college final exam, ill prepared with all of the anxiety and nerves creeping into my brain. I was fortunate to have two of my favorite teammates, Carey and Lisa, meet me in Ishpeming a month before the race to ride and run the course. This was a make or break trip for me. I was either going to get comfortable riding the trails or I would tuck my tail between my legs and bail. Ohio trails are not nearly as technical as what the MG trails offer, so there are no opportunities for me to quickly regain confidence. All that said, the trip was a success. I was able to get what I needed out of the trip from a riding perspective and got to hang out with two of the best in the business. #winwin Fast forward one month...