Screw the twenties....Park City Team Trials race 1 (race 3 of the Trials series)

So, race day. I was completely stoked when I got to the finish after my first run, since up on the screen was my down time: a Personal Best of 51.72 seconds, beating my previous PB of 51.88 by 16 hundredths! There was lots of yelling and jumping up and down, then over the PA they recapped my push "Kimber had a push time of 5.19, and a down time of 51.72."

Um, excuse me? 5.19? Really? NO WAY!!! More screaming and jumping ensued and the spectators and volunteers were laughing at the spectacle. Here's the proof though:



Heh, I kind of want to frame it! I also sent a text to Tim, our strength coach, telling him thanks. Good stuff!

After my first run, I was in 6th place, which was amazing! I was super excited...then my second run, about 3 tenths slower due to a couple bobbles, was still a fast time and enough to keep me in 6th place for the race when combined times are considered. Phew! I'm so excited I wonder if I'll be able to sleep tonight....

Anyway, more pics from the race. Brad warming up:


Cassie and Annie warming up:


Annie and Keslie tied for 3rd today, with Courtney in second and Noelle (who is sliding phenomenally and over a second ahead of the field each run) in first place.



Preston (track worker) prepping the start:


One of our coaches working on the groove at the start:


Sleds in the Parc before the race (can you see my pretty baby?):


Katie K pushing, me in the background with my Fox hoodie and "I voted" sticker on, getting ready for my second run:


My second push (this one was a 5.23, still $&%*# awesome!):


All in all an amazing day and no matter what happens in the next race tomorrow, I'm super happy.