My first Half Century

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Isn't it a shock to find out Centuries are really 102, 104, etc? But I think after it happens to you the first time, and you aren't all keyed in on _100_ miles, and you know it could be a bit further, then it's not such a shock. It's 95% mental, anyway. Nanci

Thanks for posting that, Nanci--I thought these rides were pretty precise. Last summer's metric century was 66 miles, not 62.13 miles, and it felt like the last 3.87 miles were a steady uphill grind! In Illinois! I mean, where do you find a steady uphill grind in Illinois? Now I know, and will be more relaxed about it next time.

And, allabouteva, congrats on your first century! It's quite a feeling of accomplishment. I'm looking forward to doing my first 100 miler--with all the knowledge here, I'll be well prepared.