Thank you everybody for the advice. Just like ancantor my problems were getting the stregnth out of my thighs and calfs to get up the climps. I just couldnt climb at all, it was so frustrating.
So I went very slowly. Stopped more frequently and if I got tired of climbing I walked. I also stayed in motels and got more sleep.
After a 4 days of really easy riding I am back to normal. I am in El Paso now and on my way to Del Rio and then Austin Texas.
The only downside of taking so many days off (7 days only covering 200 miles or so) is that my budget took a big hit. You spend a lot more money when you arent riding. Looks like I will get to Austin and have to call home and beg for money to finish the trip!
Wish me luck, and thanks again!