The SNAKE went into the SNAKE hole!

Another Snake has come and gone. The 2k9 edition proved to be more challenging for Jen but hey that's what she signed up for? This year she decided the 34-miler was going to be her poison. Following a strong performance in the Jan. TT w/ fellow Knoxvillian Ms. Parker, we were headed to GA for the final round. The usual suspects were there, including some celebrity appearances. Pisgah Bruce was in town for a short ride before the Cougar Nat'ls in Chattown. Willow(3:13) and Sam Koerber(2:36) showed up and threw down. I traveled down to "ride" the snake. I got hooked up w/ Jut, Bruce, and Pills for 4 miles or so before pulling into the 1/2 way stop. Jut and I decided the BEER back @ the parking lot sounded better than the second 1/2 of the ride...we BAILED!!!! Jen came in while we were still hangin' and looked really fresh. She wanted to bail but marched on...and I'm really proud of her for that. This race is really NO F'N JOKE! The Pinhoti is as hard and technical as anything in Pisgah. Jen rocked it out finishing w/ her BEST time to date 4 1/2 hours for 34 miles and 2nd overall. She took 16 mins off her time from Jan. CONGRATS babe I'm proud of you!

Women Under 30 34
443 Buerkle Chrissy Feb 9:54:47 14:16:16 4:21:29
229 Smelser Jennifer Mar 9:51:34 14:22:16 4:30:42
437 Parker Emily Jan 10:13:35 14:58:42 4:45:07

Jen rockin' the "Team ED" kit

Damn I'm tired of CLIMBING!!!!
Jen solo on the Podium