Completed my first Century
06-06-10, 08:55 PM
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Completed my first Century
Participated in my first century run today. Relatively flat ride, finished in 6 1/2 hours. I felt really good for the first 60 miles averaged 17 -19 mph. 60 - 80 slowed 15 mph. Last 20 miles was painful at 12 mph. I was really feeling in the legs the last 20 miles, but I pulled through.
I had an absolute blast and can't wait for the next one. All in all great day.
I had an absolute blast and can't wait for the next one. All in all great day.
06-06-10, 09:20 PM
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Ride on!
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good for you, did my first in january then another in february, It really gives you strength down the road too I think
06-07-10, 07:18 AM
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Century 'run'?
06-07-10, 07:31 AM
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well hello there
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niiiiiiice!
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06-07-10, 07:36 AM
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congrats. feels good doesn't it? i can't understand why people say it is just a number.
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Total ride time was 6.5 hours
Total time with breaks was 7.5 hours
I had a total of 5 rest stops.
Hydration was good, had (1) bottle water/hour on average
The rest stops were stocked with plenty of nutrition. I a couple of bananas, 3-4 protein bars and some almonds throughout the day.
The temp was not bad 75 - 80 all day. slight wind
I was worried about how I would feel the next day, surprised that I feel pretty good. Not real sore at all.
06-07-10, 09:47 PM
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Picture of the route. Started at Griffith Park, down to Long Beach, over to Seal Beach then back to Griffith Park.
