My Dad would always say, “what do you get when you take the “ill” out of Willow? Wow!” Guess what, he’s right. I have never felt happier, calmer, more focused and full of love. That’s not to say I don’t battle my mind every day, I still do. It’s just now I KNOW that those negative thoughts aren’t “mine” and my power runs deeper than I ever thought it did.
I may not have won the race, but a second place was enough to put me in the World Cup Leaders jersey. Woohoo!! Someone is going to have to rip that one off of me if they want it. .. .
I was so in the zone in Houffalize I don’t really even know what happened. I do know that on the 2nd to last climb I hit Eva’s wheel and had to get off and run. .. . there goes 5 seconds!
there goes 5 seconds. ...
I also know that I was hunting out there, and it was fun. I was paying attention to how everyone was riding. Pushing at times, following at times, looking back at times, being smart.
checking out the prey
I am so excited to have the leader’s jersey and so motivated to really seal the deal. Thanks for watching, thanks for cheering, thanks for believing!
beer for my awesome mechanics
Girl….you kick ass!! Awesome just doesn’t even cut it!! CONGRATS!
Comment by Cheryl Haggerty — May 3, 2010 @ 11:06 pm
Bravo! I’m on a personal mission to educate everyone I know about American women mountain bikers. “Did you know Willow is on the podium again?” Next time, I hope Outside photographs your legs, too.
Comment by Crash Test Mommy — May 3, 2010 @ 11:10 pm
Very good!!
Comment by juan — May 4, 2010 @ 12:06 am
simply awesome! its been great watching you get faster and faster and it’s great to see you reaping the benifits of the clairty you seem to have found. rock on and keep cranking and hope to see USA on WOW on top of the big WC PODIUM!!! WOW
Comment by joseph — May 4, 2010 @ 12:13 am
Great work, well deserved!
Comment by steve — May 4, 2010 @ 12:25 am
I’ve been a race fan for so many years and have not been this hooked on the WC circuit in years. Yes we’ve had some great US riders out there in the past few years,but no one has stomped their feet and make the world notice like this in years. Sure I cheered for Alyson Sidor our next door neighbor but this is different. This is exciting and inspirational. I can see the determination and the guts in your riding. I saw you test Marga’s mettle and that was beautiful.
I am sure this will make other US women and hopefully the men wake up and see that it is possible and that the US produces top notch talent. Thanks for the excitement Willow!
Comment by Alex S. — May 4, 2010 @ 12:46 am
Eye of the tiger, way to want it , ride smart and keep on doing so it’s yours.
Comment by Steve Agronick — May 4, 2010 @ 1:09 am
Neon green isn’t bad, but I must say I prefer the white.
Comment by Reuben — May 4, 2010 @ 2:43 am
Congratulations, Willow! So fun to watch you crushing it. Keep it up!
Comment by Erica — May 4, 2010 @ 3:37 pm
Thank you for all the comments! I will continue to give you a good show
Have fun out there .. ..
Comment by willow — May 4, 2010 @ 4:10 pm
Hi Willow,
can I send to you the questions for an interview for the web-magazine http://www.solobike.it?
Thanks.
Max Alloi
Solobike.it Italian Internet Magazine
Comment by Max Alloi — May 4, 2010 @ 4:46 pm
Congrats Willow !!!
Great performance. The show must go on
Comment by Thibault — May 4, 2010 @ 6:51 pm
This was the most exciting race to watch. I wish I was there in person but I was there is spirit! We all feel the joy!
Comment by dad — May 5, 2010 @ 8:30 pm
Nice riding!
I’m super happy for you.
A win for Willow is also a win for US.
A beautiful thing to be proud of!
Comment by James — May 6, 2010 @ 4:34 am
Sure! Please send questions to willow.koerber@gmail.com
Thank you!
Comment by willow — May 6, 2010 @ 5:47 pm
Victory! Congrats on your racing and placing.
Comment by Beavis — May 10, 2010 @ 7:26 pm
Awesome!
Congrats Willow!
We crazy Swedes cross our fingers for a win next time.
Comment by Jonas and Ann — May 13, 2010 @ 8:58 am
great performence!and good luck for the next race.problable at see you at mont-st-anne québec for the world championship.from saguenay,québec,canada:))
Comment by richard gauthier — May 22, 2010 @ 1:02 am
hello willow.
great performanche i was very excited when you took the leaders jersey .
at my place in the netherlands everything is about the garyfisher team.
i am a great fan for more then 10 years now from the team.
good luck the rest of the season.
i will follow you and the team on freecaster tv.
greetings kees vd loo
Comment by kees vd loo — June 9, 2010 @ 4:28 pm