I feel very grateful to have raced quite a few times this season so far and the consistency in racing has really helped with motivation. This won't be a race review today, as that could get boring for the reader, let's be real; no one really wants to read about my average lap times, who I went past on what corner and how much pain my legs were in on the final lap!! In simple terms, I had two strong rides the past two weekends at Merksplas SP (36th) and the Kortrijk X2O (21st), finishing closer to the leaders each race and seeing improvements in my form. Beginning to feel much more race-fit :) But what does it mean to be ‘race-fit’? How would you define it? The English dictionary defines it as: “Definition of 'race-fit' in British English (ˌreɪsˈfɪt) ADJECTIVE (of a person, animal, etc) fit or suitable for racing” However in my opinion, relative to cyclocross I’d define it as: ‘To be ‘race fit’ is to be physically able to push your body to it’s limit within a stressful race/competitive situation on a regular basis. And to have built up a resilient and confident mental attitude towards competing, accepting the highs and lows of the journey’. In other words it’s experience. In a sense to be race-fit, could happen without trying, it is a build up of your training efforts, race experiences and lessons learned over time. I guess in some ways It could get confused with ‘race fitness’. Which to me is, when someone is physically and mentally at their peak, this is the pinnacle or the end goal of being ‘race-fit’ ie. A winning streak. So you become ‘race-fit’ overtime, then achieve ‘race-fitness’ at your peak. Why does it matter though? I believe for the cyclocross season knowing how to be ‘race-fit’ is key, in a normal (non-covid) year an elite CX rider would race 1-2 times every weekend. It may be that it’s built naturally over time or that it’s something that needs working on or thinking about more. To be able to reflect, analyse and push on with training after a good or bad result is a large part of being a good athlete and over the years of racing I have come to understand this. I believe being ‘race fit’ is not only your physical condition at the time but your mental ability to be resilient and have the courage to keep pushing. Enough intelligent talk. Yes I'm pleased with my races and yes it was a motivation boost but that is only two races in a long season. There will be little wins, yet I have to analyse and be critical of my race efforts still as there is lots to be learned yet. I wouldn't have been on the start line of these races without the incredible support from the RideForCharlie foundation (@rideforcharlie) , who have enabled me to get out to Belgium and build on my experience. Once again a huge thank you to Montezuma's RT as well. Thanks for reading Amy :) xxx Ps. Click on the video below to watch our trip to Kortrijk X2O
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