Today's weather was: NICE! Sunny, some clouds, nice and cool, high in the mid 60's.

Three days until the ride. Three days! I'm so excited. This may be my last post before the event; with work, school and training I haven't really had a chance to sit at the computer and log my thoughts, but here are some tips, things I have learned, and things to remember for next year:

1. Going home for lunch during the day adds an extra 6 miles. It also saves money and I get to eat...

2. Lots of healthy, nutritious, whole local/organic foods. Apples, tuna sandwiches, carrots, celery, lentil soup...The occasional sushi trip. All good because...

3. The weight DOES eventually come off. Yes, it really does, even when you drink...

4. Lots of water. Hydration packs are good.

I was going to post my training calendar, but it is way too huge now and, frankly, I don't have time to figure out Excel or Photoshop. Needless to say, it's impressive.

Total miles completed since 4/6/08: 1616.70
Total to go: -616.7
I am 162% of the way there!

Total time spent in the saddle: 117.6 hours
Average speed for all rides: 13.75 mph

Total days trained since 4/6/08: 118
Total days not trained since 4/6/08: 38
I have trained 76% of the time.

Total gallons of gas saved (Prius average 48mpg): 33.68
Total $ saved on gas at current gas cost ($3.89) in the Prius: $131.02

I have burned a total of 60,673.97 calories.
That is: 112.36 Big Mac sandwiches, or 288.92 Hershey Bars!

I have lost a total of 19 pounds (15 fat, 4 lean); 9 inches, 7.1% of my body fat, and 3.1 units from my BMI.
I currently have a normal BMI, am athletic per body fat %, but am still apple shaped per my WHR!