call ups

I am the worst at making decisions for big races. I want to peak at Nationals, but also want to do well at States. But I don't know what category to go with at States. Options: Cat 3 Men or 15-16 AG or both. It seems a bit overkill to do both as in an hour fifteenish straight up of cyclocross but it is my favorite course at John Bryan SP. But I need to decide soon or else I'll get a crappy start position in both! It won't be like the local races where I just pull up 10 seconds before the start on the way side of the front row, or how Chris Nicula will save a front row for me, thanks. The junior is free entry and only half an hour, the cat 3 is the 'B' race and is still a state championship race but costs $20 not that price really matters when we are driving 3/4 across the state. So I still don't really know.

We also pre-registered for Nationals in Bend, Oregon. I'm doing the B non-championship race on Thursday, 10-29, followed by the 15-16 AG race on Friday. Totally planning on getting my butt kicked in both races but getting an idea for what I really need to do next year to hang with the kids my age.

This weekend is supposed to be 60*F plus each day so looking for some more endurance today along with a test out day at Kent State tomorrow. Then a road ride afterwords in case we get too many laps done. Seems to be a 1.8 mile course with 1 or 2 runups and some double track, from what I've heard. A full report with some pictures of the course tomorrow or Monday. Maybe even get to use the XS tread again because they are literally still this clean!