Eneas takes 2nd at Keith Berger Memorial Crit.

Some times the hardest thing about racing is simply getting to the race. Between stacked schedules, injuries, and life's many unexpected turns, for most of us showing up to the start line in reasonable shape is an accomplishment in itself.
This weekends 40mile crit. in East Hartford is a great example of how to always give your self a chance for success.
Falling asleep while driving to the race, and feeling the effects of a long week, I finally made it out to a crit. this year in what happened to be some seriously hot conditions and a field of speedy guys. On most days this would have been a recovery day, but getting to race close to home does not happen all that often and this event was one not to be missed regardless of weather or fitness.
Managing my efforts so as to not melt in the hot conditions, a three man break was up the road with 10miles left of the slightly less than 1 mile course. Sensing that the field was not going to bring back this strong trio, I figured I'd take a chance and went for a solo bridge. It wasn't long before I found myself in no mans land chasing and being chased. After 7miles of full throttle time trialing I finally caught the break and then went for a last ditch effort to win by attacking out of the 2nd to last corner. It was a solid move, but not quite enough as I was caught on the line and relegated to 2nd place.
I left the day happy to have raced and proud of the efforts I had made. So the next time that you feel like skipping an event because life is throwing you a curve ball, give yourself a chance to succeed and toe the start line as you never know what may happen.