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This weekend I accomplished a huge goal of mine - I rode over 100 miles on my bike. It took 7 hours, so it wasn't speedy, but I got it done! I had never ridden more than 75 miles prior to Sunday, so I was pretty excited to do this.I had a huge smile when my bike computer said "100.00" - no one at the intersection of I-10 and Ina Rd. cheered for me, but I'm sure they meant well. 

I am lucky enough to have friends who like to ride, so I was never alone for long on this ride. I did have a stretch of Ajo that was just me, after I missed a light. I sang to myself and just kept moving forward- I imagine I might need some of that on the Beeline. An odd thing was how selfish this ride/day was - and how okay with that everyone was. Everyone knew I needed to get 100 miles; for training, for mental okay-ness, for me. My riding partners showed up on time, ready to ride, and excited for me to complete a century. Kyle had the kids the whole day, without a single complaint. It was like a late birthday present to get this ride done.

I learned a few things; I can do Ironman, and I can do Ironman in trishorts. Ever since my ass hurt so bad I wanted to cry at the Vegas Half, I have been training in either tri shorts or regular shorts- no bike shorts on the bike. My strategy was to get used to it and avoid changing twice at IM. I can honestly say at Mile 91 my butt hurt, but I wasn't close to tears. I also got to test out my nutrition, and am fairly happy with the result. I can't forget to eat at IM, and I know the feeling of being almost hungry - I have promised myself to be diligent.

In the bike-to-run department, I  was able to easily run after the bike (something to do with my elation at being off the bike, I believe-  no cramping or soreness or even that heavy "brick" feeling). I wasn't blazing fast, but as I ran I got faster. I hope this is indicative of IM day. 

So, we're 3 weeks out. I have completed a huge percentage of my training, with 100% compliance with my plan. Even I'm impressed that I was able to pull that off, and I can't wait to see how Ironman goes. I'm not nervous, really; I'm curious.  I've always wondered what I'd be capable of if I really tried - I get to find out in 3 weeks.

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