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!