Faster?

[Starfish]

Whip, thanks. I read and read and read training books and so forth, but to hear actual examples from another woman really helps.

I am really encouraged that you are so fast now, and yet your first flat century was 8.5 hours. My first flat century was 8 hours, and I keep wondering if it could be possible to really, really improve.

I know we are all different, with different genetics, lifestyles, etc. But, your examples and personal improvements are very inspiring.

[Starfish]

Hey, after a spring of working on climbing, and after 2 weeks off the bike, I just went out and did 15 miles in under an hour. Cyclometer says 16.4 mph. That's fast for me. This was a flat ride, tailwind out, headwind back. A few stop signs. Not a TT, but I more or less hammered it, just stopping for 2 minutes halfway in to suck down a gel.

Kind of has me encouraged that if I can shake my extra 30 pounds, find a bike that isn't a 24 lb sport-tourer, and keep training, maybe I can get faster!

Sure do appreciate this forum and all the inspiration and knowledge.