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  1. 05-24-2005, 09:32 AM #1
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    My first half century

    Just back home after completeing my first 50 mile run.
    Here's the low down
    Time: 4.41.47
    Distance 50.35
    Average speed 10.70
    Maximum speed 34.00
    Calories 1011.1

    How do I feel in one word....Tired.
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  2. 05-24-2005, 09:54 AM #2
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    It's a pretty great feeling, isn't it? Knowing that you did it!
    Awesome job! Now the only question is: When are you going to do your first century?!
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  3. 05-24-2005, 10:13 AM #3
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    Congrats from neck of the woods also!!! I rode a ride called the Bloomin Metric and although more hills than I anticipated I rode 62.15 miles. I will probably ride more rides (but flatter) before my first century in October.

    What a sense of accomplishment, isn't it? Good Job!!!

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  4. 05-24-2005, 01:15 PM #4
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    Doesn't that feel wonderful?! My first 50 was years ago on a mountain bike. My husband rode with me and was so thoroughly disgusted he never rode again until last summer. Now we road cycle on proper road bikes and our 50 last summer was a much, much better experience.
    Ever notice that 'what the hell' always seems to be the best decision?
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    Congrats Margaret! wooohooo - isn't it amazing how "short" it seems once you actually do it? I just did another 1/2 century last Sun just coz I could! LOL....I'm still trying to find the time to try my first century - but it's looking like Memorial Day might just be the ticket for me!

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    beep beep!

    congrats road runner! when is the next one? what was the altitude gain? and...how many calories consumed?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadrunner
    Just back home after completeing my first 50 mile run.
    So glad to hear that you are back in the saddle and obviously doing well. Nice job Margaret!!

    How many Malteasers can you consume after burning 1,011 calories??
    On Yer Bike!
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  8. 05-26-2005, 09:28 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biking Chick
    How many Malteasers can you consume after burning 1,011 calories??
    In my case none!! When I weighed myself the next morning I'd gained a pound in weight!!!!
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  9. 05-26-2005, 12:07 PM #9
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    Congrats Margaret

    I haven't done a metric half, let alone an imperial half...
    I am training mostly for 20/25km TTs
    But hope to do my first metric half in the next month, and am slowly building up to doing a century (Round Lake Taupo, 160kms)

    Ancestors of both mine and my partners would have known the Kinross area well
    Hope to get there one day


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