Training for a century

[jobob]

Hi Lise! (waves and heads off to TD)

[salsabike]

I expect if you cut the STP training schedule in half, or even down to a third, it would work just fine.

[jobob]

(OK, I'm back )

Another thing that might be worth looking into is Team in Training.

With TNT, you get coaching and support for a specific century ride (although granted there is that pesky fundraising ).

I had joined TNT to train for the Markleeville Death Ride this summer. I joined TNT because I felt I needed the structured training program in order for me to have a snowball's chance to accomplish a ride like that. I was really impressed with the organization of the local TNT chapter, and the comraderie and encouragement of my teammates. Maillotpois here on TE was even one of my coaches!

(Alas, sh*t happened so I won't be training for the Death Ride this year, but I've had such a positive experience that I might train for that same ride again next year w TNT.)

Anyhow, just thought I'd mention it. Here's the Illinois chapter website: http://www.teamintraining.org/il/

Ed. to add: sorry, I didn't at first catch that there was a specific century you had in mind