This is One Sweet World....get out there and race it!
went to Saipan for the "Crown Jewel of Xterra".. I had the Time of My Life, and the Best Birthday ever! Not only did I swim in crystal aqua waters of Saipan's Micro Beach, but I mountain biked up Mt Tapachao & thru Saipan's rainforest...dodging fallen coconuts, hopping lava rock, brushing up against palms, and getting jungle vines wrapped around my rear tire! Then I ran 7.5 miles up & down the jungle again, thru caves, and down a very wet ravine ...mostly skiing across moss covered rocks...finishing it out on the white sandy beach looking at the blue waters of the sea, on one of the most beautiful days God has given me. So I fell on the bike, came home with a trophy bruise on my right thigh, and was shy 15 mins of my time goal...so what? I came first in my division and 3rd amateur female overall, and most of all....completed one of the BEST race courses on the Xterra circuit AND met some very cool people! The best vacation I ever had. The 24hr (lose a day there or here) of traveling was well worth it! I hope to return to Saipan's Sportsfest week in 2008!
BTW, downtime was on the hammock under the palm trees with a few Pina Coladas and Mai Tais!
