July 9, 2010,
Day 7 - 141.6 miles
What can I say, I survived the ride. Today was not to hard physically though I was on the bike for 10 hours. Mentally it became tough. Let me tell you what the day looked like.
I got up at 4:30 am as usual. Had my typical breakfast, two pieces of toast and jelly and a banana and water. Did my crunches and push ups to loosen up. Today I left my food out for Rene to bring to me as I decided to ride on Sandy Hook because of the saddle sores and thunder showers that were forecast but never came. I left at 5:30 and headed south to Sea Girt and then turned around and headed for the Hook. At 7:30 I listened to a conference call for a new business I am involved with. Meet Rene on the Hook with my food, water and ipod.
I had planned on doing 8, 10 mile loops on Sandy Hook. That is a true mental test. 5 miles into the wind and 5 miles with the wind to your back. An amazing thing happened. The temperature reached the high 80s and was penetrating. All around the Hook were clouds that I so desperately wanted to come over the Hook. No luck. It stayed perfectly clear and hot. I feel like you could fry and egg on my back. I did keep well hydrated though. For those people who know me thru my network marketing business, I listened to 8 hours of Earl Nightingale. Great personal growth stuff. Allowed me to think and solve some problems I have been having. If anyone out there is into personal growth, let me know and I will give you the info. This is by far the best 20 CDs on personal growth you will ever hear.
I was able to last for 5 loops on the Hook. Just got to hot. So I left and headed home. Needed another 30 miles to complete the day. Did some mileage near my home to finish the ride.
You might wonder how someone can stay on the bike for 10 hours. I wonder myself sometimes. But the answer is rather simple. You made a commitment, you stay focused on the end goal and you do it. Isn't that what success is all about. You can do really anything you want if you set your mind to it. It doesn't have to be an athletic endeavor, that is my love. It can be what you want. You just have to be committed where there is no turning back.
Two more days to my rest day. That is something I am looking forward to. 103 miles tomorrow. Remember if you have not signed in as a follower please do. It really motivates me to know who is reading the blog.
Total Distance: 141.6 miles
Total Time: 10 hours
Total Elapsed Time: 10 hours and 45 minutes
Phil
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Hi Phil,
ReplyDeleteDidn't realize I needed to sign in for you to see I'm checking in to your blog. Will try to remember.
Going past your way tomorrow morning on our way to Beach Haven for the week. I will send out "good vibrations" on our way down around 8:30 or 9ish. Hope you feel them! Not sure if we'll have internet but if we do I will check in.
What you said about listening to inspiring people does make a difference. I've made it a habit to tap into those types of personal grown people. I must get some things by Earl Nightingale. If he can keep your attention for 10 hours he must be something special! :o)
The weather seemed to break a little up here. Hope it's better for you too.
Enjoy Life!
Barbara