100.2 miles

I just wanted all of you to know that I finished my first century ride today, the Assenmacher 100 out of Swartz Creek, MI. I was one of the last riders back and my average MPH was 13.7, a snails pace for many of you, but I rode all 100.2 miles of it. I 'm wondering how my body will will be feeling tomorrow. Right now I'm tired but not too sore. The weather was pretty cool, in the low 60's with a miserable drizzle all day long. I think that might have been better than the heat and humidity we had been having earlier last week.
I don't often post on the forum but I lurk almost every day. I sure did use a lot of the tips you ladies have shared to get through those miles. Thanks so much. I rode by myself as my kids and grandkids had other things to do today. Tonight this 60 year old grandma is feeling pretty proud of herself!

I can't imagine riding 100.2 miles now, much less 18 years from now. Ladies like you, Sandy, are an inspiration :D

And, by the way, I love your profile photo!

awesome!! congratulations, you done good!!!

Wow, congrats ! The Tour of Napa Valley was today, beautiful weather... one day I'll do the full century (we did the easy 30 miler today with a stop at the outlet shops 'o course) ;)

Now stop with that "my average was 13.7 mph, a snail's pace". You did bleeping hundred miles ! Good for you and power to ya. As Kalidurga says, inspirational for those of us a bit behind 60.

You bet your (not so happy) heiney you have something to be proud of! And that's a very respectable average. I'm not there yet.

I hope your grandkids realize what a cool granny they have.

I can't help but think of that ride as the Assmasher 100 :D

13.7 is NOT a snail's pace. if that's a snail's pace, WHAT AM I???
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I'd be happy with that average and you're
5 years older than me.
Congrats on a hot summer century!

Kudos Sandy! Way to go! I am always excited whenever I hear stories like yours. Gives me hope and inspiration! You go girl!!!!!!!!! :D

Keep on pedaling!

Sue

Good job! Having done my first century last month at the same average speed, and being 10 years younger than you are, I agree with the others--quit it with the badmouthing yourself! You did it, and you did great!

Yet another TE member who has been biten by the "century bug." Congratulations! You had a stellar day! And I hope there are future centuries on your list of rides to do.

Congratulations!!!! I hope you know, you ROCK!!!! (oh wait, YOU RIDE!!!!:p )

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Originally Posted by SandyLS

Tonight this 60 year old grandma is feeling pretty proud of herself!

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:D :D Awesome!:D :D

I'll be happy if I can average 13mph when I'm 60!;) I'm 44 and averaged about 14mph on my first century a couple months ago.

Congrats!

Wow, that's FANTASTIC!!! You are such a groovy granny! What a story to pass on to the grandkids. :)

Good job. The century mark is a big step.

I'm contemplating whether I want to try a double next year or focus on helping my wife get ready for her first century. Both ideas have their merits but I think watching my wife finish a century will be more rewarding that proving to myself once again that I can shut down my rational mind and keep going just a little while longer.

Drink LOTS of water today and tomorrow and take a little light exercise tomorrow (a walk will suffice). Both will help flush the sludge out of your muscles. Some good clean protein and carbohydrates will help you recover too.

Congratulations! That is amazing! I can't wait to ride me first century! What an accomplishment. Kudos to you!! :D

Congratulations!!! A century is a wonderful achievement, at any age!

Annie

*rubs hands together and chuckles*

Ah, another long distance rider added to the fold!

And all the other snails said..."Amen!"

;)

Awesome! When is your next one?

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Originally Posted by SandyLS

I just wanted all of you to know that I finished my first century ride today, the Assenmacher 100 out of Swartz Creek, MI. I was one of the last riders back and my average MPH was 13.7, a snails pace for many of you, but I rode all 100.2 miles of it. I 'm wondering how my body will will be feeling tomorrow. Right now I'm tired but not too sore. The weather was pretty cool, in the low 60's with a miserable drizzle all day long. I think that might have been better than the heat and humidity we had been having earlier last week.
I don't often post on the forum but I lurk almost every day. I sure did use a lot of the tips you ladies have shared to get through those miles. Thanks so much. I rode by myself as my kids and grandkids had other things to do today. Tonight this 60 year old grandma is feeling pretty proud of herself!

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Congratulations on a great ride!!
I dont think 13.7 is slow at all - well done.:)

Wow - that's just fantastic!

Congratulations. (Your grandkids should be VERY proud!)

CONGRATS!!! :D

The route description said "flat to moderate hills," so keeping the average you did sounds great to me!

I second Boy in a Kilt's suggestion to do some light exercise tomorrow. Even though it seems counterintuitive, I've found that when I'm really sore the day after a big effort, if I do something like yoga it really helps alleviate the soreness a lot quicker.

i did 100 yesterday,maybe 101 inc going to the hq and back to the start!!!rained with us too,horrid isnt it,didnt realise until i stopped for a pee and had to drag on a wet soggy skinsuit,im weary today,treid swimming for an hour to losen meself up,no avail!so i suggest you also do what im going to do,a quick spin on the bike to get some of the blood going and doing its repair work,i couldnt sleep after could you?

Wowzers, Sandy! :eek: 100.2 with an avg of 13.7??? You did GRRRRREAT!!! You should be proud of your effort, of the distance, of your avg and for getting out there and being such a positive role model for your grandkiddos!
Congrats and give yourself a HUGE pat on the back from all of us!!! :D

Assmasher... HA! (giggles because that's what it looks like to me, too Zen :p )

Hellosunshine- congrats on your hundred miles, too! Way to go!!!! :)

WOO-HOO! I'm five years behind you and I still haven't done a 100-mile century. I've done a few metric centuries, but have yet to do the 100 miles. You absolutely ROCK! (Tell your grandkids we said that! :D )

And I second the suggestion to do a gentle yoga practice--really helps with recovery!

Now...time to start thinking about which century you'll do next.

Congrats on your accomplishment.

Makes ya feel good, don't it.

Congratulations on your century.:D Such a confidence builder knowing you can actually travel 100 miles in one day. Yea superwoman!

You rock, Sandy ! :cool:

Absolutely outstanding! Way to go!

I'm with the chorus of folks who thinks that 13.7 mph is admirable for a 100 mile ride! I hope I can do as well!

Great job! You must be so proud of yourself! You should be! :D :) :D :)

Your speed sounds more than respectable to me!

Way to go! :) I'd take 13.7 for 100 miles. 100 miles is nothing to downplay!

Yaaaaaayyy!!!!! :d

This is my goal by the end of the year - 100 miles...

Got a way to go, but your post is inspiring me to get my a into g!

Way to go! Awesome achievement