I need Karma, advice, something

**makbike** · 05-31-2008, 03:14 AM

Go for it! Have fun! Stop as often as need be. Eat, drink and be merry on your bike. And ride your ride.

**SouthernBelle** · 05-31-2008, 03:30 AM

I'm coming in late on this so you may already be gone.

Promise yourself some good treat at the end! Then you can picture it waiting at the finish line.

**DDH** · 05-31-2008, 04:04 AM

Your not to late. I came on here to get all the good Karma from everyone and to feel the support before I leave this morning.

I will have fun, and I will let you guys know as soon as I get home.

Thanks girls!!!!

**short cut sally** · 05-31-2008, 05:12 AM

I'm just reading this, wishing you the best on your ride, regardless of what mileage you do or can not do, just do it! You'll probably read this after your ride, so hope you had fun, enjoyed the whole event, and i'm routing for you all the way to your goal..Enjoy..shelly

**spokewench** · 05-31-2008, 06:42 AM

DDH - Of course you can do the 50. I have great faith in you and the accomplishments you have made so far are awesome. It may hurt a bit, but you have the will to make it through - HAVE FUN>

spoke

**DDH** · 05-31-2008, 01:40 PM

Well, I didn't make it again. I'm not beating myself up to bad about it though. I went 33 miles.
The reason I am not beating myself up, is this, the first 22 miles was great, we got to the turn aruond point and heading back I hit some mega hills that seemed to go on forever, and the wind had started up and I was heading into the wind that was blowing 15 MPH.
Also, I had the energy to finish, I was slow, but I could have done it, but my seat. My butt and other areas that I care not to mention were killing me. I was burning, and pinched, and couldn't shift enough to get comfortable.
I got to 30 miles and had to stop, and try to give my bottom a break, got back on the bike and it wasn't 5 minutes and I was hurting again.

It was a great ride though, it was beautiful, and a lot of the ride had trees going alongside the road that kept it shaded, lots of horses and cows, and countryside. This is close to home for me and yet this is the first year I have been able to make it. I wil go again next year for sure. It was marked really well, and had lots of support.
I wish I had finished but I do feel okay about it, because I still had the energy to do it. Mind you I was tired, and hot, man it was hot, but far from not having it in me to finish.

Thanks for all your support girls. I thought about you guys the whole time. I got really tired for a bit about 10 miles in and I thought, there is not way I'm going back and telling them that I did less that what I am use to. lol

**mimitabby** · 05-31-2008, 02:14 PM

33 miles! that's great! now next week do 40! that's a great ride. (I hate headwinds)

**Aggie_Ama** · 05-31-2008, 02:49 PM

33 miles is great! It is really sticky here today and has been all morning, humidity zaps my energy. Be proud of yourself for trying and going further than your norm.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 05-31-2008, 02:57 PM

Fabulous! I have a 30 mile ride that I do fairly regularly and every time I do it it feels really LONG!
Donna you did great.

And I like your 'tude, girl.

**Zen** · 05-31-2008, 04:21 PM

Find some shorts that work for you and do it again.
Maybe rain nor snow nor dark of night can stop you but I know an ill-fitting pair of shorts sure can!

**solobiker** · 05-31-2008, 04:35 PM

DDH, I know you can do it. You are a different person then you were 2 years ago. You have more experience on your bike and more knowledge about what works for you and what does not. People are far more capable then what they give themselves credit for. Just keep positive and don't " oh no" once you go above the 30 mile mark. DDH have fun!!

**solobiker** · 05-31-2008, 04:38 PM

Sorry this is late, my computer was acting up and was not able to access the your last post. You still are an awesome rider in my book. Anyone who gets out and rides their bike, runs, walks or whatever it may be (in the form of exercise type of acitivity) has goals in mind and that is something to be proud of.

**HoosierGiant** · 05-31-2008, 06:51 PM

Congrats to you! Farther than you'd gone before -- a new personal best!!! Woo-hoo!

**uforgot** · 05-31-2008, 06:53 PM

Surely with a headwind and hills, there must be SOME forumula to calculate your mileage, like every mile with a headwind is 1 mile X 1.47, and headwind and hill together is 1 mile X 2.4?

Geez, I hate the wind and the hills. Sounds like you did really well!

**bouncybouncy** · 05-31-2008, 07:22 PM

YIIIPPPYYYY!!!!! your new personal best! I am glad to see that article has hit some people! It is something I deal with all the time (my riding partner/friend and my hubby are much faster than me) but man, has that motivation pushed me to be better than I have ever been...still not as good as them but MY BEST!!!!

You will conquer 50 miles soon...from some of your previous posts you have been through some trying times! You will soon find that energy(edit: meant to say happy butt...boy I know what you mean...I have had a saddle sore that won't quit!! arg) (and hopefully that tail wind) and ride beyond what you ever thought you could!

I am glad you tried and you have a positive attitude!!!

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