Today was my 5 hr solo ride (120km) and I was all geared up for it - 4 drinks (fitted a rear mounted holder last night as I need to carry more refreshments as the distance increases), 3 protein bars, 2 gels, 2 turkey rolls and a banana). It didn't get off to a good start when I had to bunny hop over a pothole which resulted in 2 drinks crashing to the ground and one container smashing - I'd regret that later. Travelled through fabulous countryside and was enjoying the ride when I hit 5 small pot holes in a cluster resulting in my first on road puncture. Being utterly useless with my hands I always carry a special canister of foam that is meant to sort punctures without having to strip the tyre. It worked, for a full 5 minutes and then I had to pull over and replace the inner tube - new personal best it only took 15 minutes and great practice for Copenhagen as it could finish your race.
Finished all my food on the bike which is necessary as I am practicing eating without stopping however in the last 30 minutes I could have done with my water as 3 bottles of carbohydrate drinks leave you wanting more refreshing. Got home and refueled with salmon and lots of salad - I haven't deliberately changed my diet but my body has started craving salad and vegetables and the volume of food intake has increased. Washed that down with coke, coffee and chocolate while I watch Wimbledon and no doubt will probably end up having a wee snooze!
Tomorrow will be the tough day as my tired legs will be facing a 60 minutes bike (warm up) followed by a 75 minute run - 1 step closer to Ironman.
Saturday 26 June 2010
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