Hotter N Hell 100 - CycleCentury

After Burk and the 100K mark I just gassed. Not sure what happened. Did 100k in under 3hrs which was good; only stopped once in Electra and then hopped off real quick between Electra and Burk when I saw Glenn again...tried to get a group update. I didn't feel like I was really pushing that hard in the beginning although I left my group early. Weather was great for the first couple of hours and I wanted to take advantage of it. Anyway, miles 60-90 weren't much fun...I think I underestimated that extra distance and route. I know the route so I should have been able to get my mind right but I just felt gassed. Hamstrings locked up a few times...that's quite painful. Back and shoulders ached for a bit. Of course this was when the heat and wind decided to show themselves. I knew this, wanting to get as far out as possible before it all hit me. Maybe next time I can get to 70mi before the hell begins.

Well my nutrition was in question. I felt like I was short on calories but my stomach didn't really have room for anything. Went through a ton of water and sports drink...especially after Hell's Gate. Gotta iron that out a bit better but not sure how. Had some solids mixed in with gels, seemed to work ok.

Find a group that is gonna pace together and that I match. I thought I was in a good group but man, they all ended up split up and gone. Gotta find a race buddy with the same pace and plan as me. Take full advantage of the cool morning and then pace each other to the end.

Immediately saw Erin and the boys at the finish. Found some shade next to a dumpster, stretched a little, cooled down. Rode back to the shop and my truck, loaded back up, made a phone call, and drove home.


The one thing that has always been slowing me down in these events so far. The thing I can't shake but I need to shake the most. The thing I love to do but kills me in the process...


Hopefully we can make it back for this after we move.