In this last day before the Cool Breeze Century, I'm physically feeling the best I ever have. I had a couple of good rides this week and they were just what I needed both physically and mentally to get ready for tomorrow. For the first time I was able to get up to the Observatory without feeling like I was really straining. And I was passing riders that I was never able to before, and on climbs too! So at the risk of sounding vain, I've never been in this good of shape, and it feels great.
I'm a little nervous about tomorrow. Mostly because I've just never been in the saddle for 100 miles in one day before. I think I'm going to be fine in terms of endurance, but if anything will be my proverbial Achilles Heel, it will be pain. My three friends mr. hands, mr. back and mr. neck like to let me know that they are NOT happy whenever I go on longer rides. I'll try to have a civil discussion with these gentlemen ahead of time to explain that it will all be over after the finish line, and if they just cooperate with me, they will be rewarded with many hours of rest and possibly even a Thai Massage from the ladies over at Pho Siam. That's got to be an offer they can't refuse, right? Riiiight.
2 comments:
You can do it. Just think of it as 5 little 20 mile rides.
Reward yourself with something to nibble on every 20 miles. it will keep your energy up and break the big ride into littler ones.
You can also stretch on the bike by standing, twisting, turning your head around, etc.
Thanks a lot for the advice and encouragement. Now I better get to sleep!!
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