Bonk

Bonk - depletion of glycogen and blood sugar while exercising. Symptoms include a dramatic reduction in performance and feeling disoriented and weak.

I had attempted (3) previous rides with very poor results. I thought I was having bad days, old age, something. But, yesterday I brought along some GU. It made all of the difference in the world. I realize now that I still did not bring along enough. Next time I will take some every 20 miles. Yesterday, I started off with oatmeal. At mile 25 (1) bottle of gator. At 50 (1) bottle gator, 1 pb sandwich. and repeated. Not enough. I will attempt next week: 1 Gu at every 20 miles = 5. That will be double what I had this week.

Yesterday I even had pretty good time on the bike. I might even start liking the long ride.

I finished my running program. Today I start my long runs. 6.5 miles.

I feel good. I will run it super slow and see how it works out for me.

9 more weeks left till the race and 8 more long rides.