Isabot- From what you are saying, it sounds like you had a tough century! Congrats on finishing your first one (I neglected to say that earlier)!!!!!

Yeah, it's hard to eat right afterwards. However, if you do a recovery drink within the 1st 30 minutes after you have stopped riding, your body will assimilate the nutrients quickly and efficiently. This will make a difference later on. Also, it should help quell your voracious appetite that you experienced that day.

A recovery ride the next day is also good as Caligurl mentions. I always get out there even if it is for a short distance. Seems to help keep me limber in the legs!

Naps, lots of naps!