Getting ready for my first Century!!!
We were wheel down at 6:30 and enjoyed a rolling hill century with so strong winds. Since I have never biked in Jackson County it was nice to see new scenery. There were a lot of Moo Moo's so I was picturing myself as if I was in Wisconsin! I did the century in 6:16 and only stopped at 2 SAG stops. Not a fast century but now that I have one under my belt I know what 100 feels like. Physically I wasn't completely wiped but I had a few saddle issues and my back was killing. After narrowing it all down I realized why I chaffed so bad in the saddle and also my back was hurting really bad, because my handle bars got lowered. Since my handle bars go lowered so I can lower my torso so I'm not catching as much wind it is going to affect my back and take a few weeks to get use to. Also I need to remember to use more butt cream, yes I said butt cream =) I also had another first today! I once again dropped my chain but I was able to get my chain on with out stopping!!!! It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. It took me a few times, but I got it! Over all it was a very successful first century and I;m ready to do another one!
After my first century thinking that I still have to add on a 2.4 miles swim, 12 more miles on the bike and a 26.2 mile run....ugh
Just Kidding I was feeling good and ready to go for a run.
Thanks to Misty for pushing me and getting me through my first century!
I also have to say that not only did I do my first century, but the training plan also called for a 45 min run, so guess what I did? I also ran 45 mins after!!! I felt really good on the run as well. I am not sure how far I ran since I forgot my Garmin watch but I am guessing I did about 4-4.5 miles! After the 45 mins I still was feeling good and felt like I could have kept running, so I am guessing that is good =) After today it really got me even more excited to do Ironman Wisconsin and see how far I can push myself to the limits. I am excited for these last 3 months of training to get me ready for a great race!!!!!
Oh one more thing my niece was also born last night!!!! Welcome to the world Lilly!!! Can't wait to meet you and yes I am going to give a weekend up to meet you! Love you!!!
The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. ~John Howard
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