Well, I did it--I'm doing the MS150

[Jen]

Thanks for the feedback. 10 miles is nothing. I would rather not have a backpack on.

[bmccasland]

Ladyfish - the MS150 is a fun ride, and if you think of it as successive 10 mile stints, you'll do fine. Around here, the MS Society hosts training rides for 2-3 months prior to the 150 (2-75 mile days), so if you do the training rides, you'll do fine. I figure if I can do it with asthma, anyone can. And if you crap out, there's always the friendly SAG folks to scrape you off the road.

You can do it! Do the training rides, with longer distances. And around mile 50 a dose of ibuprophen (motrin) helps . And another does when you finish. Drink water, eat snacks, have fun!

[ladyfish]

I am looking forward to it, and if the weather ever clears up, I might even get to do some training on my bike!!

Jen, we've got snow again! I thought it was supposed to warm up so we could get back out on the road. I guess not yet!!! I agree with Bikemom--I'm just going with waterbottles, since it's well supported--I think you can be a minimalist on this type of ride, since food and drinks are available at regular intervals. I'll use the extra space for an extra tire tube--just in case!!!

I'm doing spin classes also, as well as strength training, kickboxing and treadmill running. Hopefully all the work will get me in cardiovascular shape for when I can finally get outside on the bike!!!!