Note to self...
 

when someone in the pack is wearing a National Championship Jersey...you are not, ever, gonna come close to catching him or her. :eek: gawd

A national champ used my race as a warmup to 'her' race later in the day. she destroyed us. :o

then she went later and destroyed the women. good stuff

Don't F with the Stars n Stripes weenies.

Sometimes you can catch them. Staying with them when they decide it's time to go is a whole different question.

Meh...

I've learned that if someone is wearing a national jersey, then it's a good idea to not try and match them pull for pull. Otherwise, you can still have your moments.