Century this W/E

[trigurl]

HEHEHEHE, that was kinda misleading! Actually if my riding buddy had felt more like it we would have done the 65 mile ride the next day! I didn't want to go back down there that early again by myself

[emily_in_nc]

Glad your century was so great trigurl! CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishment!!!

My 50-miler was very good too. LOTS of hills but nice weather (around 80 with mixed sun/clouds, a bit humid). I averaged 15+ for most of it, but the four-mile drag into town (lots of traffic, lights, and road trash) brought it down to 14.9 - still, I am not complaining. Did I mention it was HILLY? About 3550' of climbing, more than I am used to a couple counties over.

I just kept repeating (as I grinded up the hills in my lowest gear, wishing I had a few more) "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger"....

Emily

[Trekhawk]

Trigurl - congratulations on your century. Hope when I eventually tackle one I feel as good as you do after.

[trigurl]

Way to go Emily! there are a "few" hills in NC I ride in hilly areas all the time so I was kinda nice to have thoses "speed bumps" instead of real hills there were 2 decent hills and they were long but we did it.

[Bike Goddess]

Good work Tri Girl! Congrats!

Now, if you notice any cramping this week, just do the salt trick and you'll be fine!

AND.....Keep on riding!

[bikerchick68]

Hey! BIG CONGRATS on your century!!! way to go... sounds like you had a good day and a fun ride... glad it was a fun first experience... so when's your next one???

[trigurl]

No cramps no major soreness, I feel good actually. I took Sun and Mon off and did some sewing I have been neglecting so yesterday I ran about 3.5 miles, I have a Women's 5k to run Sat so I am preparing for that, plus I want to do a 1/2 marathon in Nov. I probably won't ride this week, if I do it will be on the trainer - well maybe I might I do have a lot of sewing to do before Oct. 14 so I will do what I can, running takes less time BUT I would really love to keep these calf and butt muscles! me likes them.

My next century will have to be next year it is starting to get cold here and my horse is round as a huge ball! gotta get in some other riding time too.