My first century

[Road Viexn]

They are having a meal break @mile 70 so I am hoping that will help me to not be so grumpy. I totally bonked on my last 5 miles of my 80 and I know it is because we had been eating nothing but gu and a cliff bar here and there. Not reall fuel.

[gabriellesca]

I FREAKED the week before my century back in 08 - I was sooooooo nervous all week. Then Friday night came and I lost all my nerves and was just uber excited. I listened to everyone on here who told me over and over - you've done 80 - you can easily do 100. And the day of I felt great and went with it. I was super slow - but had soooooooo much fun. The last 20 miles were super tough for me - but that was because I had really struggled with stomach issues all during my training. It was, by far, the BEST 9 hours and 47 minutes of my life. Okay not really - but really close. Crossing that finish line was one of the most incredible moments of my life.

Without a millisecond of a doubt you can do this! Don't even doubt it.

Helped me alot to focus on not over-fueling - I would get so paranoid after a bonk on my training ride - that I really over-ate and over-drank. Just be mindful and listen to your body. I only did GU that day (with the exception of 1/2 a peanut butter bagel) and it really helped me through the day. GU gel and GU20 which I love! I also tried to really keep up a decent pace - which for me was 14 mph the 1st 70 miles - that way when I hit my wall at the last 20 miles it wasn't midnight.

Please enjoy and have fun! And as I'm always told - your first is you're most special!

And please be sure to tell us how it goes!

[tulip]

A few years ago, I set out to do a century. It was very hot, but I was feeling pretty good. Mile 85 took me right by my house...which was too tempting so I decided to call it a day.

I regret that decision! I have not been riding enough to do a century this year, but next year, for sure!

[bluebug32]

Echoing what everyone else said, if you've done 80, things should flow pretty well for 100. You'll also have the adrenaline of the event itself to help push you through. Just be sure to eat and drink regularly, don't take long breaks at the rest stops, and realize that you will probably hit that "I can't do this" wall at some point in the ride. Be ready to talk yourself through it and enjoy your century!

[Leigh66]

Awesome!!
You will be great!!
Just keep on telling yourself, you can do this!!

[schnitzle]

That's SO exciting Road Vixen! You can dooo iiiit! Can't wait to hear all about it