Oh, Grandma, What Big Teeth You Have! My First Century Ever!

[Alex]

I hope you can all stand another thread on another TE'ers first century ever!

Today, I did the Little Red Riding Hood Century in northern Utah, with a brief foray in Idaho. The weather was great. The route was super. And the company was fabulous. I met several TE'ers along the way. Added to all that, DH drove up this morning with our dogs, so I could be appropriately greeted at the rest stops! DH, who recently completed an Ironman, met me at the finish line with a shout reminiscent of the "You ARE an Ironman" announcer. Although "You ARE a Little Red Riding Hood Finisher" doesn't roll off the tongue quite as easily, it sounded mighty fine to me.

Other than a stomach cramp from miles 55 to 68 (which may have been caused by the lemonade Clif drink), I felt top notch. Once I switched over to water and my usual apple flavor Clif drink, and had a few Hammer Digest Caps, I was fine. I'm amazed because nothing hurt during the ride and nothing hurts now! My longest training ride was only 63 miles, but I do a lot of hills. This course was quite flat. And speaking of flats, my friend got two. The last flat was TWO miles from the finish.

What a great day!

Alex

[mimitabby]

congrats!! I haven't done a century yet this year and it feels like it will be my first. That ride you did sounds really neat. How was the weather?

[Alex]

Thanks, Mimitabby! The weather was perfect. It was about 50 at the start and probably was in the 80s when we finished. Gorgeous blue skies. There was a bit of wind, but it wasn't too bad at all. I had heard that there were headwinds on this ride, so I made a point of training in really nasty winds. Compared to what I did in training, it was practically like being caressed by a gentle breeze. Okay, that's a slight exaggeration!

Alex

[Zen]

Alex, you sound like you're still on an endorphin high
Congratulations, on your accomplishment.
I'm planning to join that club next year myself

Now sing like Queen "I am the Champion , I am the Champion,no time for losers cause I am the Champion..Of the World!"

[yellow]

Congratulations! It really was a beautiful day for it!

[HoosierGiant]

Congrats! There's nothing like finishing that first one. And, canine cheerleaders make it all the better!

[Mr. Bloom]

Yeah!!!! Congrats!