My first century in many years!!

[sbctwin]

Congratulations...ride well done

[Tuckervill]

That's awesome! What a woman!

Karen

[cosc]

Great accomplishment! Thanks for your ride report. Indeed sometimes it is only mind over matter that closes the gap where training left off.

[Tri Girl]

Way to go, you tough cookie! We had our tris at Lake El Reno, so I couldn't come do TT, but if they are on different weekends next year, I'm going to do it. My friend who was doing the crit had it cancelled because of the insane weather. I'm glad you didn't get caught up in it!!
Congrats on your first century in a decade. Great job!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Thanks ladies!

I'm still smiling. I've gotten lots of 'atta boy's from fellow riding buddies )(many who "only" did the 100K). One of them (a racer) commented that he didn't think even he'd ever done a century solo. That just made me feel awesome. He's a really strong rider.

Something has just changed in the last couple weeks of my training. I thought I was feeling tight in the legs, but now I think its some strange strength-feeling. I used to think it was a tired feeling but even that has changed now. I think I'm just getting stronger (not necessarily faster yet though). That's okay. A comfortable 16avg is usually where I hang - lots of hills 'round here.

I really just enjoy cruising around the countryside. You know... it took me getting taken OFF my bicycle (ie - car accidents, surgeries, etc) to REALLY appreciate how beautiful everything looks out on the road OUTSIDE of a car. Getting back in the saddle 2yrs ago was the best medicine. And even though I still have some chronic pain which may never go away, I'm thankful that I AM back in the saddle. I'm back and i'm TOUGH, baby(ies)!!

Thanks for cheering on a relative stranger! This is a great board.

[Harley]

WOW!!! that's an awesome story and experience!!
Well Done!!!