Denise! Great to hear from you! I've been wondering how you were doing.

I, of course, have never done such distances, so have nothing to add but my enthusiastic cheering.

This summer I did my first metric century (inexplicably 66 miles...?!), and the thought of running 13 miles as soon as I got off the bike was horrible! Nevertheless, my goal is a 1/2 IM next year.

I'm going to try those Sharkies on my long runs. When I did the marathon, I relied on chocolate gels...pukey to swallow, but digestible. I cannot handle solids during those big efforts. Please keep us posted--I learn from everything you share! Keep going! You CAN do it!!! Lise