Krystal:
Thanks for joining us on the Forum. You asked a fair question, you got some fair answers - and at least one that might have seemed a tad touchy. I'm (as the owner of the site) sorry that you were surprised by the "vitality" of any response, but I invite you to spend as much time with us as you choose to do so -- more, if we have our way. We like a full and lively conversation, and we are relatively inured to comments that might seem, especially to one not really familiar with us, a bit too bright.
As for being new to LSR -- I was, too, not all that long ago, and I still am in the eyes of some folks. I've tried to stand back a bit (not too much) and learn from others, but also to not be afraid to pipe up and say some stuff. I've been slapped down a few times (might just be so treated again), and I've been thanked a few times for what I've said, too. Whatever happens we won't revoke your license to race with us, so don't worry too much.
And as for "my husband races and I do the rest" - that's what my wife used to say, when we first started. Now she's ridden 185+ on one bike, has records on another, and so on. Watch out -- this stuff gets in your blood and under your skin and pretty soon you'll have that husband typing the emails while you're getting ready to run.
