You did not wake up today to be mediocre!
This is DC! I know you guys are more competitive than that!
Think about the hardest thing you have ever done and channel that determination into this race!
Look at the person next to you. Are they working harder than you?
Keep your arms flat like you are carrying a plate of chicken nuggets! Don't you dare drop those chicken nuggets!
Think about why you came today and honor your body!
If it hurts, it means you are changing!
With every pedal stroke you are getting stronger!
Be stronger than the person you were when you walked in here!
If it's not burning you aren't working hard enough!
I know you can work a little harder, but if you can't, that's ok too!