Comments on: Century Training Series: Days 40, 41, 42 & 43 (Week 6 Re-Cap) http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap Cycling for Weight Loss, Fitness, and a Healthy Heart Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: andy http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1714 andy Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:56:37 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1714 first, congrats on the 100k! I think you should be eating and drinking more during the ride as part of your prep to get ready for the century. ~200cal/hr and 2 bottles/hr in this texas heat. but weigh yourself before and after a workout and figure out how much water you lose per hour to figure out what needs to be replaced to stay hydrated. for me it's closer to 3 bottles when the temp or humidity get over 90% and I'll mix 2 bottles water with 1 bottle electrolytes. You'll find that for the century, getting in a group will make the pace goal you have way easier to achieve, so the fact that you kept 15mph for your solo 100k is great - the 100mi will be easier with a group. The rest stops on the waco ride are every 10-15 miles. In terms of strategy, skip the first stop and then play it by ear from there. Maybe every other for the next 45 miles, then every stop for a stretch, a quick bite, and a bottle top off after that. damn, i almost wish i was doing my first century again! first, congrats on the 100k!

I think you should be eating and drinking more during the ride as part of your prep to get ready for the century. ~200cal/hr and 2 bottles/hr in this texas heat. but weigh yourself before and after a workout and figure out how much water you lose per hour to figure out what needs to be replaced to stay hydrated. for me it’s closer to 3 bottles when the temp or humidity get over 90% and I’ll mix 2 bottles water with 1 bottle electrolytes.

You’ll find that for the century, getting in a group will make the pace goal you have way easier to achieve, so the fact that you kept 15mph for your solo 100k is great – the 100mi will be easier with a group.

The rest stops on the waco ride are every 10-15 miles. In terms of strategy, skip the first stop and then play it by ear from there. Maybe every other for the next 45 miles, then every stop for a stretch, a quick bite, and a bottle top off after that.

damn, i almost wish i was doing my first century again!

]]> By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1670 Bryan Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:27:44 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1670 That's a good idea about staying at the YMCA. That's a good idea about staying at the YMCA.

]]> By: Cliff http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1667 Cliff Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:16:34 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1667 I stay at the YMCA in what the call indoor camping in Wichita Falls there always seems to be more room for someone and it is only three blocks from the start and the expo. Plus there is a Hot tub and a pool for after the ride. In addition it is only $12.00 a person a night. I am only going to ride either the 100K or take Hells Gate and do 75 miles. With the usual caviot that if the weather is great and I feel fantastic I will do the Century. I stay at the YMCA in what the call indoor camping in Wichita Falls there always seems to be more room for someone and it is only three blocks from the start and the expo. Plus there is a Hot tub and a pool for after the ride.

In addition it is only $12.00 a person a night.

I am only going to ride either the 100K or take Hells Gate and do 75 miles. With the usual caviot that if the weather is great and I feel fantastic I will do the Century.

]]> By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1664 Bryan Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:14:09 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1664 As always, my readers are wiser than I. Screw the individual measurements and just keep hammering it like I'm doing. @jodycg: I've always been a fan of fig newtons. One serving (not sure on the number of newtons that is) has 100 cal and 22 g carbs (12 g sugar). Their not perfect but I think are an OK ride snack. As always, my readers are wiser than I. Screw the individual measurements and just keep hammering it like I'm doing.

@jodycg: I've always been a fan of fig newtons. One serving (not sure on the number of newtons that is) has 100 cal and 22 g carbs (12 g sugar). Their not perfect but I think are an OK ride snack.

]]> By: jodycb http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1661 jodycb Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:21:37 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1661 fig newtons is genius. That's exactly what I need to be taking with my on my long rides. Also congrats on the milestone. I'm not there yet but I'm struggling to catch up. :) fig newtons is genius. That's exactly what I need to be taking with my on my long rides.

Also congrats on the milestone. I'm not there yet but I'm struggling to catch up. :)

]]> By: 331miles http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1660 331miles Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:47 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1660 I agree with Gerhard about the measurements. They're going to frustrate you. You're exercising like a madman, and that's nothin' but goodness. If you're going to track anything, I would track calorie intake and make sure you're at a deficit each day if you want to drop LBs. I agree with Gerhard about the measurements. They're going to frustrate you. You're exercising like a madman, and that's nothin' but goodness. If you're going to track anything, I would track calorie intake and make sure you're at a deficit each day if you want to drop LBs.

]]> By: Gerhard http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Gerhard Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:08:06 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1654 Bryan, congratulations on yet another mile stone in your training. You will find that the rest stops on your century are likely to be found every 23 to 28 miles (pending on safe locations to setup said stops). As far as the hotel reservations, I bet if you are diligent and keep calling the places directly you would like to stay at, you will succeed in securing a room (there are always cancellations). I think you you would be a lot happier if you were to just focus on your general level of fitness, i.e. ride, eat right and get stronger. The weight will start to come off automatically, but measuring all your extremities might be counterproductive - just a thought. Bryan, congratulations on yet another mile stone in your training. You will find that the rest stops on your century are likely to be found every 23 to 28 miles (pending on safe locations to setup said stops). As far as the hotel reservations, I bet if you are diligent and keep calling the places directly you would like to stay at, you will succeed in securing a room (there are always cancellations).
I think you you would be a lot happier if you were to just focus on your general level of fitness, i.e. ride, eat right and get stronger. The weight will start to come off automatically, but measuring all your extremities might be counterproductive – just a thought.

]]> By: retrogal http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1658 retrogal Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:49:52 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1658 Yes it can get frustrating to work so hard and not see any results. I can relate. I guess the secret is not to give up. You sound like you have the drive and determination. That's half the battle. Yes it can get frustrating to work so hard and not see any results. I can relate. I guess the secret is not to give up. You sound like you have the drive and determination. That's half the battle.

]]> By: Al http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1656 Al Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:43:54 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1656 I agree with Gerhard - don't micromanage your success metrics. Just keep riding and watching your intake. <i>"a guy wearing white bibs, a heart rate monitor, and no jersey"</i> To quote Tom Servo, "Man, I'm a naked robot and even I know that's a fashion no-no." I agree with Gerhard – don't micromanage your success metrics. Just keep riding and watching your intake.

"a guy wearing white bibs, a heart rate monitor, and no jersey"

To quote Tom Servo, "Man, I'm a naked robot and even I know that's a fashion no-no."

]]> By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/century-training-series-days-40-41-42-43-week-6-re-cap/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 Bryan Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:31:08 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=1358#comment-1655 Thanks. You might be right about the measurements. Perhaps I should just focus on my mileage and general fitness. Anyone else have thoughts on the subject? Thanks. You might be right about the measurements. Perhaps I should just focus on my mileage and general fitness. Anyone else have thoughts on the subject?

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