100 Miler Complete

October 10, 2009

I have been waiting for this day since I made the commitment to this project. Had pizza last night and was ready to go this morning. The weather was in the low 60s, windy and cloudy. I decided to go to Sandy Hook and do some laps there until I got bored and then home and finish up with whatever I needed. Brought with me a banana, 3 gel paks, chumps, water and an energy mix. Ate it all.

The ride was interesting. After 25 miles, I said how am I going to do another 75. Then when I hit 50 miles I felt OK. At the 5 hour mark, knowing I had another 1 1/2 hours I got anxious and had to tell myself to relax. I have to realize that it is not a race and no need to finish 15 minutes quicker. Get comfortable, get in a zone and just pedal.

When I completed the 100 miles in 6 1/2 hours, I actually felt great. The only sore part was my left quad and that was not to bad. I had a large bowl of pasta about 30 minutes after finishing with some apple sauce on the side. I actually have a wedding to go to tonight and we won't be eating to probably around 8 tonight. It is only an hour after the pasta and I am already hungry again. This whole experience is going to be fun and interesting.

Tomorrow, I will see how I feel and try to get about 40 miles in. Would like to follow this up with a good ride. Not ready yet to put back to back 100 miles together. That will come. Lets see how my body reacts.

Phil