Originally Posted by
the sci guy
I'm starting to get nervous because we haven't been able to train as much in the last few weeks as I wanted. Due to weather and work I was never able to do a back to back long ride, just a single day. I think I can do it, but I'm still nervous. But at the same time I'm really excited. We just bought a kick ass tent, too. We were finally able to reach the $400 minimum funds raised too. Barely.
I understand the nerves; we did a couple back-to-back training rides last year leading up to the MS 150, but I had never gone more than 45-50 miles in one single ride. I too was nervous about making it.
From all that you post on here about how seriously you've been taking your training (both physical and mental), you are more than prepared. With everything going on around you, from the supporters cheering you on to seeing the sea of people everywhere you look, trust me, the time will go by a lot faster and easier than it does during your training.
You won't truly feel tired and sore until Monday morning.
Just make sure you pace yourself and stay within your limits. As corny as it sounds, I kept repeating to myself during last year's ride what Herb Brooks kept telling his team in 1980 (and what I tell myself every time I'm playing in a golf tournament); "Play your game, play your game, play your game....."