After 4 solo's, one incomplete, 5 seemed like a good idea.  Now that I am registered, the thrill is gone.  I have suffered through 7 days in BC, the heat in Westfir (2006), poor preparation in more races than I can count, and a healthy dose of zero motivation for months; suffering seems like an appropriate way to deal with poor self esteem and Catholic guilt.  The equipment is sound, the rider suspect.  Please don't kick sand in my face if you see me lying to the side of the trail.  Yeah Moab!