Back-to-back racing is a lot, even more so when it's on the same day! ⁠ ⁠ Four keirin races at Herne Hill's Velofete + four races at Women's League last weekend = tired legs + bad lungs + a frazzled brain⁠ ⁠ I'm used to racing over multiple days, but this many events in one day was a first - I could tell I was struggling after race no. 5/8 and by no. 7 my legs were ready to call it quits, but in some ways I enjoyed the physical challenge. I wasn't quite prepared for the mental toll though. ⁠ It may not seem like it, but I struggle at the best of times with the social side of racing. So as the day went on and the fatigue started to kick in, it got to the point where I found my surroundings pretty overwhelming. The noises and people were a lot to deal with and I just wanted to go home. ⁠ Normally I set myself up in a corner at races, but I'd strayed from routine and this time it didn't quite work out. I'd definitely like to tackle multiple events on the same day again, but there's more mental (and physical) prep I need to do. ⁠ #representationmatters #trackracing #keirin #hhvwomensleague #velofete #allezsprint #SpecializedAmbassador