The depression sets in as soon as you cross the finish line. Win or lose, the rush is over and reality sets in for us all, regardless of what we're going home too. Unfortunately for Titan, we went into the day one point out of first and finished last. It makes the slump that much worse.
As each program packs up their beloved multi million dollar toy, we make lists of modifications and pointers upon which to capitalize for the next event. All but one team wishing that such adjustments had been made a week prior to change the current outcome.
Most races last about an hour, and in the ten race series we lost a half dozen points by less than five seconds. Everyone on board can find that time in some personal short coming and wonders 'what if?'. As painful as the feeling is, this unique pursuit of perfection is what keeps us coming back.
I am grateful to have another project to sink my teeth into next week to distract me from this loss. Many of my teammates are not so fortunate.
The opportunity for redemption is yet to be scheduled, but in any case it will be months until this weapon sails again. I love this boat, she's a winner and I hope to get the opportunity to prove it!
Two of my teammates this week are owners of the Pittsburg Steelers. Our focus turns to their Sunday game against the Jets. Yins got this!
Safety first!
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