First post, first 50 mile ride, think I overdid it?

[cobalt]

Wow, thank you all so much for taking the time to help me with such long and helpful posts, I really appreciate it.

I have a mental image of your DH sitting in the cooler of ice Jiffer!

It's 48 hours later and I am starting to think about riding again. I think I'll do my favorite ride, 10 miles to our favorite coffee shop and 10 miles home.

Thanks for the detail nutrition advice, very helpful.

I am going to look at the book suggestion, I don't know much about my bike. My DH does it all but I need to learn. I have a Lemond Etape and I really like it.

[sfa]

Good for you! And it sounds like you're not suffering physically TOO much--just the normal kind of soreness. Glad to hear you're thinking of getting back in the saddle!

Sarah

[Jiffer]

I think I'll do my favorite ride, 10 miles to our favorite coffee shop and 10 miles home.

That's perfect. Whenever you are finding yourself disenchanted with riding, or even just to break up the training ... go for a basic fun ride. Don't worry about your time. Enjoy the scenery. Be a kid.

[redrhodie]

Did you get back on your bike yet?

[cobalt]

Yes! My husband and I signed up for the Trek Breast Cancer ride yesterday. He had to go in to work so I went alone which was scary. It was fun and I won a door prize and got a goody bag with socks etc.

We rode 27 miles without stopping. That was new to me, normally I stop at a station on ride or at Starbucks. I ran out of water but they gave us these new Powerbar gel things, little round bits, cola and lemon. I like them.

When we got back they gave us a chocolate Luna recovery shake which was nice but I again craved french fries. The owner said she carries salt on rides and licks it.

Anyway, thanks for the support!