I am back from vacation and the official training has started. I am aiming for the Seagull Century, which is 5 months away. I did a few rides, about 10 miles each, before I left on vacation.

Sunday last week - 12 miles including some actual hills.
Wednesday - 14 miles, some inclines for miles but no real hills.
Saturday: 15 miles - some inclines for miles but no hills. You can feel the grade though.
Sunday (today) 15 miles - ditto, same ride.

So whaddya think - can I get ready in 5 months, when you consider I am starting at almost but not quite zero now?

I feel really good - more energized - and that's only with a little bit of riding!