tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post4802635037057422730..comments2009-05-12T12:00:02.689-05:00Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00031247407797525883noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-72582246173362493392009-05-12T12:00:00.000-05:002009-05-12T12:00:00.000-05:00Fuggit. Man up. Bring a cell. And a Camelback or three. Stop when you need to stop. Go when you need to go. Even if you pull DFL, you'll at least have done it. Screw that 100 mile nonsense. All the way or none of the way I say.<br /><br />You got it. Just pace yourself.Scotthttp://sweetbike.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-17972163275437103782009-05-10T21:13:00.000-05:002009-05-10T21:13:00.000-05:00Number 4! Go out and have a good time!Cornbreadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00915061105465487137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-23860254763163396742009-05-08T07:55:00.000-05:002009-05-08T07:55:00.000-05:00Damn, thanks everybody! 4 it is, definitely, goona give it the best shot I've got. 3 days off before the ride, the next 19 spent learning how to spin without mashing (one of my constant problems). <br /><br />It's going to be an experience, that's for sure :)Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00031247407797525883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-65744417602789826362009-05-07T17:05:00.000-05:002009-05-07T17:05:00.000-05:00You know what to do. I look forward to hearing about your experience.Big Oakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-88316080892222144172009-05-07T15:41:00.000-05:002009-05-07T15:41:00.000-05:00what would lance do.....just do your best and the very best luckPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04168113549081846815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-65695233577675571952009-05-07T13:53:00.000-05:002009-05-07T13:53:00.000-05:00I know what you mean about the wieght! I thought I could "easily" take off 10 stinking pounds for May 2nd's ride. Nada!<br /><br />I would say doing #4 is about the only thing that is going to right your situation. Might even push you through your mental block you might be having on issues outside of biking. Never know!<br /><br />BTW, getting a pro bike fitting done in two weeks. If everything is ok and I get the OCR fitted and I can ride and get a couple of metrics in this year, then I'm pulling the trigger on the LHT frame.<br /><br />JerryJerry in So ILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01165739976540477319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-52196121019867018642009-05-07T13:01:00.000-05:002009-05-07T13:01:00.000-05:0005/31 you'll look at this post and wonder how you ever considered option #2.<br /><br />I agree with Mike J. Do what you can but make sure you get some rest in before the big day.<br /><br />Keep on keepin on Ben. =)Jansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07223931868618205846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-28352203302071335922009-05-07T11:36:00.000-05:002009-05-07T11:36:00.000-05:00Kanza looks like one heck of a hard ride and 200 miles is a long way but it's doable. If you're going to do it go for some really long training rides before then so you can dial in the nutrition aspect of your ride. Figure out what and how much to eat and drink to keep yourself going. That's almost more important that the physical fitness part of the ride. Kanza isn't a time to look to scrimp on calories. Then take it easy the week before your big day so you'll be fully recovered and give it all you've got. You can do it. You'll find it's a lot more mental than physical after you get past mile 70. At that point if you keep the nutrition going it's a test of determination. Go for it!Mike Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01809565742296882977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-31998760334552642502009-05-07T11:29:00.000-05:002009-05-07T11:29:00.000-05:00Give it the best you can at that time. That's all you can do. I totally understand about workloads, missed personal goals and such. Hang in there!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00189533837759965308noreply@blogger.com