consecutive long rides

[Look]

I finished both 65 milers. The first one felt great. Beautiful day; the people I rode with pushed me but didn't smoke me; the ride was well supported and the food and drink at the rest stops were great.

During the week, I took it easy, just spinning the legs out a couple of times, got the massage, and ate lots of good healthy food, including lots of protein.

Yesterday's ride was harder. Windy and hilly course. Not nearly as well supported. And of course my legs were just tired. I had quite a bit of tightness in one hamstring during the week and so that was with me. At 30 miles I felt as wiped as I had previously after about 50 and called my husband to tell him to stand by. I even walked up one hill. I saw two friends off their bikes, one for a dropped chain and the other because of fatigue, and my brain just shut off. I walked. But that walk rejuvenated me and I finished fairly well.

I took all the advice. Protein right after the rides. Drank lots and ate plenty during the rides. Stretched. Took breaks. Just tried to stay steady instead of pushing myself early and wearing myself out. And I finished.

I don't know what the next goal is. But I'm certain one will present itself.
I probably have the whole winter season to think about it!

Another milestone... near the end of the course, my baby went over the 1000 mile mark. I got her in May, couldn't ride the first 2 weeks because of rain...so I'm pleased with that start.

[Starfish]

Another milestone... near the end of the course, my baby went over the 1000 mile mark. I got her in May, couldn't ride the first 2 weeks because of rain...so I'm pleased with that start.

You should be pleased...that's awesome!

I suspect you are going to really surprise yourself with what you can do next year.