Holland Hundred

[beccaB]

I really like that event, but I had a hard time between the winery and the next stop . I don't think I got the food part right, and probably didn't eat enough in the week before. I finished though, I got my second wind after the next to last rest stop. I had a harder time keeping up with my husband than usual, and felt a little frustrated at all the people passing me, frustrated with myself. I had told my husband that if it was longer than actual 100 I was going to stop at 100 and lay down in the middle of the road! But at that point the surface was that black tarry chip-seal stuff, so I soldiered on.I liked the party the night before at New Holland Brewery, and the kids from Hope College did a very nice job with the snacks and cheering. The cheering part is what I have missed from my running days. In a lot of ways I think a century ride is harder than a marathon. We did one the week before also, and I think last year's Holland hundred was cooler. That might have had an effect on me, the heat that is. I drank about a gallon during the ride.

[zoom-zoom]

I really like that event, but I had a hard time between the winery and the next stop . I don't think I got the food part right, and probably didn't eat enough in the week before. I finished though, I got my second wind after the next to last rest stop. I had a harder time keeping up with my husband than usual, and felt a little frustrated at all the people passing me, frustrated with myself. I had told my husband that if it was longer than actual 100 I was going to stop at 100 and lay down in the middle of the road! But at that point the surface was that black tarry chip-seal stuff, so I soldiered on.I liked the party the night before at New Holland Brewery, and the kids from Hope College did a very nice job with the snacks and cheering. The cheering part is what I have missed from my running days. In a lot of ways I think a century ride is harder than a marathon. We did one the week before also, and I think last year's Holland hundred was cooler. That might have had an effect on me, the heat that is. I drank about a gallon during the ride.

Yeah, there wasn't much with protein at the winery and I needed that. PB didn't sound good. I felt better during the last 25 miles than I did during the previous 25.

Interesting that you find the century harder. I ran 3 marathons and all just about killed me, even though I ran 1800 miles last year. I can't seem to keep the calf cramps at bay no matter what I do. By about the 16 mile mark I know they are coming, then around 20-22 they are forcing me to walk as they take over my muscle function.

I drank a lot, too. And yesterday, as well. It took me 24 hours to feel hydrated, again.

[beccaB]

I haven't run a marathon since I was 26, and I'm 48 now, but I do miss the crowds and the cheering. I did some big events, Marine Corps marathon being one, and there were a lot of spectators. The thing about running was that I would end up going on auto pilot. You can't do that on a bike, for some reason the cars are more dangerous to cyclists. I am going to spend the next 2 weeks eating all the right stuff for our next century on Aug 1st.

[zoom-zoom]

Ahhh...all 3 of my marathons were relatively small (Milwaukee, Bayshore, GR). Maybe that's why I haven't gotten too attached to crowd support. Fifth-Third Riverbank Run 25k is the largest race I've ever run. Crowds kinda irritate me--not during a race, but before and after. I want to get in, run, and get out without too much hassle.