Got a gravel grind in out at Bent Creek. Saw a little black bear, about 100 lbs. It was alone, but didn't want to snuggle. Must have recently left momma to make a life for itself.
The views are amazing, and the weather perfect.
This has been one of the best May that I have had in a while. I backed off of two commitments that I have had in previous years, opening up some free time (that I promptly filled with bike rides and family time!). I feel so much more rested and energetic than in years past. May is no longer my month of mayhem. Relief. I guess I'm learning my limits and working on my quality of life!
I was thinking a little more about the P111K this year and what I learned from my time on the bike and my DNF. The route has become less ominous and I realized that with a little more focused training and not screwing up my nutrition, that the finish is definitely attainable. The past couple of year have been rough, as mentioned above, esp during the month of May.
I actually felt good on the bike up until I started getting too hungry, around mile 45. That's when I started going into deficit, and making that up is possible but difficult. Gotta be preemptive with the food!
My smoker skills are getting pretty good, I cooked up some mean chicken breasts and some potatoe, corn and onion mix in tin foil, steamed in it's own juices with salt, pepper and butter....
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