5 in a Row

September 15, 2009

Got up early this morning and was out the door by 6:20. It was a beautiful day and the wind was out of the west so it was not a problem. I really like the early morning rides. Very peaceful and quiet. I made it out to the end of Sandy Hook. Tried some new energy fuel. I have been taking the GU Gel when I do over two hours. Today a tried the GU Chomps. They are little pieces of energy food. Very sticky but taste sweet and have a good flavor. Believe they worked but I think I will use the Gels as my first source for an energy boost. I did 43 miles. This was the 5th straight day of riding which gave me 160 miles for the 5 days. Not huge but right now I am in the build up phase and I will try and increase the mileage about 10% every couple of weeks.

Had lunch with a good friend, Dick Cohen. Dick, when he was in his 40's, biked across the country and had one stretch of 20 staright days of 100+ miles. I talked to him about his experience, his training and how he mentally prepared. Great lunch and I came away feeling that this is something I can accomplish. Most important Dick believes I can do it.

Phil