went into the ride with a lot of drama. Edwina didn't want to go. thus i tried to make hotel reservations. a lot of calling back and forth…finally, Edwina got me booked into the Residence Inn in Chester, VA. a single bed suite for $125. sweet. started the ride conservatively. bypassed the first rest stop at mile 11. by the time i got to the 2nd stop i was a little tired. fresh tomato sandwiches with garlic sauce woke me up. as i got to the intersection to do 65 or 100 i did the 100 miler….category 8. i missed a turn…and so did about 5 of us…someone took down the marker. got back on course but was expending a lot of energy keeping up with this makeshift group. i noticed on the rolling hills…i couldn't get the gear right. by the time i made it to he Sailors rest stop the weather turned brutally hot and humid. i really drank a lot of water. By the time i got to the last rest stop at Jetersville, i was really tired. had to stop once because my right foot started to cramp. with 10 miles to go, i made a final stop after seeing a small group resting in the shade. after seeing them, only confirmed the fact i was not the only one affected by the heat. with 5 miles left, i picked up the pace. surprisingly i passed at least 3 young legs. at the end i was really tired. got home. ordered a strawberry shake, 2 cheeseburgers and fishwich at McDonald's. 2 large waters…and i camped out in the room…ate the leftover salad. i was full…and went to sleep. a good ride despite the conditions. thank you Lord.