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There is a thread around here somewhere about glycogen and water storage. Your body wants to have approximately 5 lbs of glycogen and the necessary water to make it soluble stored for quick fuel. This is usually the first thing lost in a deficit and the first thing put back on in a surplus/maintenance.

Count: 2 Activities Distance: 45.49 mi Time: 2:56:56 h:m:s Elevation Gain: 1,352 ft Avg Speed: 15.4 mph Avg HR: 147 bpm Avg Bike Cadence: 84 rpm Calories: 1,890 C

Count: 1 Activities Distance: 22.66 mi Time: 1:32:36 h:m:s Elevation Gain: 1,168 ft Avg Speed: 14.7 mph Avg HR: 149 bpm Calories: 945 C

In again! Trying to hit at least 400 miles this month (ended at 320 for September) Going for an evening ride...will see Good luck to all!

9/28 50 miles 3 hrs flat...made the goal MTD: 319 miles

Just picked up the race packet....50 miles tomorrow 6:30 am. Gonna do it under 3 hours!

This used to be my problem, took some will power but simply put I cut it out of the lifestyle. Generally just drink water after dinner and my body has adapted.

Are you stretching pre and post workout?

9/26 Distance: 8.74 mi Time: 38:46 Avg Speed: 13.5 mph Elevation Gain: 492 ft Calories: 383 C Avg Temperature: 78.3 °F MTD: 268 Miles

Should be a sticky IMO....I see all those "myths" posted so many times a day it is just funny. Great and well thought out post.

9/24 Distance: 12.48 mi Time: 50:55 Avg Speed: 14.7 mph Elevation Gain: 128 ft Calories: 700 C Avg Temperature: 79.2 °F MTD: 259 miles

9/23 Distance: 17.38 mi Time: 1:05:13 Avg Speed: 16.0 mph Elevation Gain: 135 ft Calories: 751 C Avg Temperature: 88.1 °F MTD: 246 Miles

9/22 Distance: 17.17 mi Time: 1:08:38 Avg Speed: 15.0 mph Elevation Gain: 299 ft Calories: 749 C Avg Temperature: 88.4 °F MTD: 229 miles

9/21 -Morning Distance: 30.29 mi Time: 1:58:18 Avg Speed: 15.4 mph Elevation Gain: 344 ft Calories: 1,310 C Avg Temperature: 84.6 °F MTD: 212 Miles

9/15 Distance: 32.65 mi Time: 2:08:49 Avg Speed: 15.2 mph Elevation Gain: 528 ft Calories: 1,510 C Avg Temperature: 80.3 °F MTD: 182 Miles

9/13 Distance: 17.04 mi Time: 1:03:43 Avg Speed: 16.0 mph Elevation Gain: 167 ft Calories: 646 C Avg Temperature: 90.7 °F MTD: 149 Miles

It can be used to monitor your effort levels. Just to make sure you are really putting forth the effort you think you are. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/Target-Heart-Rates_UCM_434341_Article.jsp

9/10 Distance: 10.36 mi Time: 45:42 Avg Speed: 13.6 mph Elevation Gain: 95 ft Calories: 412 C Avg Temperature: 74.4 °F MTD: 132 miles

9/8 - Morning ride Distance: 40.49 mi Time: 2:27:16 Avg Speed: 16.5 mph Elevation Gain: 328 ft Calories: 1,781 C Avg Temperature: 73.8 °F MTD: 121 miles

9/6: (windstorm halfway through :/ ) Distance: 16.83 mi Time: 1:11:32 Avg Speed: 14.1 mph Elevation Gain: 276 ft Calories: 828 C Avg Temperature: 94.2 °F MTD: 81 Miles

Me too! Trying to make the 50 in under 3 hours.... 9/4 - Including first flat of September :/ Distance: 17.05 mi Time: 1:07:15 Avg Speed: 15.2 mph Elevation Gain: 141 ft Calories: 865 Avg Temperature: 96.6 °F MTD: 64 miles (and one flat)

I'm in. Training at the moment for 50 mile ride for cancer 9/28 9/1 Distance: 36.83 mi Time: 2:25:14 Average Speed 15.2 mph Elevation Gain: 384 ft

Exactly....drink what you want and everything in moderation

This, if it worked for you the first time why not get back on the program you were on?

Holy Quotes Batman!

“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” ― H.L. Mencken, Prejudices: First Series Don't sit on your *kitten* take action....

Try adding "forum" before it....changes your results. "Forum QFT"

Shaved...

Agree, just plan it as part of your calories and go from there

Does beer count as food??