Day to Day Scene: A marathon, mud, and madness

Ok, not so much madness, but there was some! So Penny and Jenny decided that they were going to do this years Selkirk MTB Marathon, Jen did the 25km ride, and Pen did the 50km ride. While the girls were prepping, and racing, Cairn (Jen's husband) me and my cousin Jordan chilled out, played with bikes, and kept Zak and Molly the border collies amused. It was a very wet, and rainy weekend, but not so bad if you were out on the track riding. I think both the girls were a bit nervous, but they did great! Jen finished up her ride first, and was pretty stoked! She really enjoyed it and was already talking of doing it again next year! While we were waiting for Pen to come in, there were a few boys that were running around, and sliding, diving, and jumping into a big mud puddle...it was great entertainment while waiting for Pen!

Pen finally came in an hour later than we'd thought, and as Jen had told us, it was a very very muddy track, so everyone was slowed down. What did Pen think about her first MTB Marathon? "It was the hardest thing I've ever done". She was shattered. She enjoyed it though. She was caked in mud, had thought about quiting at one point, and was on the verge of tears at another...hey 36 miles up hills, through the mud, and in the rain isn't easy, and not everyone could do it...so well done Pen...and Jen!

That said, I'm dying to get out on my bike as it's been ages since I've been out, that's it for now though!

Running for a few years now the MTB Marathon is very popular, especially Scotlands Selkirk course

The crew, Jen, Cairn, Jordan, and Penny (having a glory moment?) also of note is the "Pee Express" standing amongst us, Jordan's bike was the vehicle of choice to get us to the toilets!