Originally Posted by
rando_couche
"And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us"
- Paul
SP
OC, OR
This is totally it. Probably the only thing he said that I agree with. Suffer like dogs, you crazy fools! Read
Wild. The secret to life and everything is in the last sentence. No fair peeking.
Good job, DS. BTW, I don't think you ate enough. Feeling like you're falling apart is a symptom of low blood sugar. That's really why a stairstep approach to long rides is recommended for those who are starting to do them. Once one figures out the how, the long training rides are no longer necessary.