July 10, 2010,
Day 8 - 103 miles
It was a little harder getting out of bed this morning after the 10 hour ride yesterday. I guess I am not as young physically as I use to be. I struggled downstairs to get dressed and loosen up. Took a lot of determination to keep moving. But I accomplished it and got ready for the ride. I decided to go back to the Hook because there were heavy thunder storms forecast and I didn't want to be to far from home. The Hook is only 45 minutes as opposed to going inland where I could be 3 hours from home.
Today's ride was as peaceful as it gets. Overcast skies kept the crowds away from Sandy Hook and I basically had it all to myself. No sun which was a blessing and little wind. My only challenge today and it was a big one, was my saddle sores. This is really changing how I ride. I am slowing down because I have to constantly stand to take the pressure off my butt. This in turn lengthens the rides. A real no win situation. If ANYONE has a clue on how to get rid of these please let me know. My legs are great and mentally I am strong. Just that one situation.
Some people have asked what I am eating. Here is an overview. The first couple of days it was so hot I couldn't eat and lost some weight. Now my weight is steady at 138 to 140 and I feel strong. Before the ride begins I have two pieces of toast with jelly and some banana and a bottle of water. For the ride I have been eating a turkey sandwich on french bread. Now I will take two of them with me as I am still hungry. I have several oatmeal raisin cookies and a banana. Of course I have energy gels and an electrolyte drink and water. If I get real hungry I treat myself to a slice of pizza when I stop to buy more water. If the ride was west with hills and more strenuous, when I get home I am usually real hungry. Lately Rene has gone to Wegmans and bot several quarts of different pastas. I usually eat a quart of one of them right away with bread.I also have been making my favorite shake to drink. It consists of bananas, strawberries, blueberries, protein mix, orange juice, a special high antioxidant juice and ice. It is real good. For dinner which is usually about two hours later, I will have salad, baked potato, maybe some pizza or more pasta. Also I will throw in a protein, checkin or fish. Lately I have been having my favorite dessert, carrot cake. I burn anywhere from 5000 to 8000 calories each day
Tomorrow is the last ride before my first rest day. I will have a friend ride with me for about 50 of the 117 miles tomorrow. I plan on riding west to get off the flats for the day. Should be a fun ride if the "butt" isn't to bad.
Total Distance: 103 miles
Total Time: 7 hours and 27 minutes
Total Elapsed Time: 8 hours
Phil
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