Thursday, September 18, 2008

Xterra Southwest Regional Champion!

Right after I started racing in 2006 and came across Xterra this has been on my goals. It took me 3 seasons to do it but I finally got it. I am the Southwest Regional Champion in the 30-34 AG. I can't wait to get my jersey at the awards/pre-race dinner in Tahoe!

Here's a link to an article about the regional champions and another to a PDF with all the winners.
article
PDF

Biggups to Brian & Erik for also bringing home their titles.

This week has been creeping by. I can't wait for the weekend. I am finally going to get out and race again. On Sunday I will be heading up to Big Bear to race in the California State Championship XC mountain bike race. It's two weeks out from Nationals and at a similar altitude so I will be some good prep and a chance to see where my riding is at. There will definitely be some stiff competition. The plan is to just go for it and see how long I can hold. Hopefully I can just jump on the wheels of the fast guys a go has hard as I can for as long as I can... hopefully that's the finish line! The course is 24 miles with 3300 ft. of climbing. It's going to hurt!

22 comments:

Ryan D said...

congrats bro! killing it!

Dan said...

Huge congrats James!

Goal envisioned, strived for (over years), and achieved. You must be sky high today.

Go get the Nationals and Worlds too!!

:) said...

Congrats, Mr. Badass!

Now, what about those Chargers???

Mark said...

NICE!!!!!!!

Way to achieve those goals, boyeee!

JP Flores said...

Congrats, that is awesome. Your hard work continues to pay huge dividends.

GW said...

Good stuff! You certainly earned it.

Cliff said...

Hey Jameson,

Congrats on being the Champion for Southwest regional. Enjoy the race this weekend..rip it hard :)

FatDad said...

Congrats, James. You earned that jersey. Wear it with pride and kick some ace at Nationals and Worlds!

Paul said...

Congrats. Well earned!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats well deserved.
-Marc (guernseyman)

Jim said...

Way to go Son ! You have always set your sights high and done whatever it takes to achieve your goals. Wish we could be there to share it with you. You make us proud.

J.P. Patrick said...

That's a well-earned jersey, JW!!! It's great to see hard work (a little fun, huh) and dedication pay off. On to Nationals and Worlds....show 'em who the man is!!!

beth said...

good work! now, if i could just get you to want to be the southwest regional back massage champ, i'd be a happy lady!

SixTwoThree said...

Good luck this weekend! Finally... you'll be racing my guy - Todd S. He's older than you, but watch out, he's wicked fast! Be sure to say "hi" when it's over and tell him you know "The Minnow" okay?

ll said...

YES!

Hard work needs to be rewarded!

CONGRATS!

jakesmom said...

Congrats Bro...you have dominated this season. Now for Tahoe. Fingers crossed for moderate weather!

Luke said...

knew it all the way....good job!

the race this weekend will be a walk in the park for you! go get it!!

Benson said...

Nice work bro!
Congratulations.
Have a great race this weekend.
Nail it!

GZ said...

24 miles and 3300 feet of climbing? That is like 2 percent grade man! Glad they are taking the downhills out of that course.

That jersey is a sweet trophy.

Sue said...

"Wow", is all I can say...It has been fun watching your journey...It is people like you that make me in such "aww" of the sport..would love to see you race on of these days...

Trevor Glavin said...

Great job bud! It has been great watching you tear it up this year. I really am happy for you and look forward to watching your continued success at the two biggest races of the year!

runninggunner said...

great work James.