I got my first road bike May 24, 2004. Did a 50 mile ride in July and then not much else until the next February when I started training for my first MS150.
MS150 2005- Felt great after training and completing the 2 day ride. Even ran 4 miles the following Monday.
Outlaw Trail October 2005- First century, 102 miles. Approximate time of 7 hours (I think). No lunch just rest stops. I hadn't ridden much after the April MS150 due to hiding from heat and I felt it. That century is relatively flat but windy. Was so sore the next day I just wanted to stay in.
Proof that riding lots will make for a better ride- I did a Hilly Metic (62 miler) last spring in 3 hours, 50 minutes. I spent all spring training for the MS150 (did 95 miles on day 1 fast, don't remember the time but we averaged 18 mph).
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06-10-2007, 12:12 PM #1
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06-10-2007, 01:06 PM #2
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Hello Jiffer,
My husband and I just finished our first century last Saturday (Lake Tahoe, CA). I started riding in January 07. I've done a few full marathons since 2004 so my cardio. is pretty good. Husband has been riding for years but never tackled the 100 miler. We trained through Team in Training with 3 rides per week (2 mid-week rides and a long ride on Saturdays-also, weights for husband and running for me throughout the week). A lot of our team-mates added a recovery ride on Sunday but we opted out. It took us 9 1/2 hours to finish our century. There were a lot of hills that took A LOT of time. We had over 7 hours total ride time but it took FOREVER at the SAG stops to get your food and go to the bathroom, etc. (very long lines . . was not expecting this!). I had many people tell me that you should NOT have a time goal for your first century. I think this is a good idea! Then you're not disappointed and, I think, don't feel as much "pressure" . . you're free to enjoy the experience. When I finished, I felt like I could have gone farther . . felt REALLY good! My husband would tell you a different story-was not the best day for him. He bonked at about 75-80 miles which also slowed us down. Overall, It was an AWESOME day and I plan to keep up my "base" and get out there again. I do have to say that after getting used to the bike I think my marathon days are over . . it's so much easier on my aging joints!!
Blessings, Susan
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