Monday, April 22, 2013

Hot wind and many miles

Today was a 140 miles day. Climbing was not so bad only 3200 feet. But the temperatures were high. Air temperature was 98 in road temperature was 107. Winds were high too. Being out in all that wind and heat completely drains the water from your body. It is so important to have plenty of water and drink frequently. 1 rider was hospitalized due to dehydration. Another rider was hospitalized due to some kind of stomach problem. It was a tough day for everyone. At one point two dogs ran parallel to our course for a couple of minutes. it was wonderful to see how fast these dogs ran to keep up with us and they were not aggressive. They just seemed to be happy to be running with us. I wish I could have videotaped it. The pictures are from the lunch stop at the George S Patton War Memorial me and my roommate

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  1. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks for the pictures. You two don't look too bad. Looks like you are finding your groove. Tomorrow should be a bit cooler. We are praying for you.

    Mom & Dad

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  2. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    yeah, your Mom got on the blog. Make sure your drink lots of fluids and get some coconut water in you. If you can find lotion with sunscreen in it that would be good too. Stay out the sun whenever you can. Love you boo! Sandy

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  3. Rhonda CarterApril 23, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    You look amazing Mark and you seem to be having fun...enjoy the journey Rhonda

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    1. MarkApril 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      thanks, Ronda.by the way who is calapooa Dawson?

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    2. Rhonda CarterApril 23, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      I don't know Mark...no relation to me...one off sandy's friends who knows you I suspect...hope your chilling and reflecting on your time thus far...Rhonda

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Sounds like a rough day for the riders. The dog incident was cool. Stay healthy and hydrated!

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  5. Scott BrownApril 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Bro, Hydration and E-Caps appear to be a must, you know the drill, way too early in the journey to make any silly mistakes. Beautiful country, reminds me a bit of Death Valley, enjoy the ride.

    Scott

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    1. MarkApril 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

      yes. I weathered the heat quite well. My routine is too goalzz of water every 10 minutes in and eat out every half hour. I also do a gel pack every hour.

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    2. MarkApril 23, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      boy Google Voice pretty much sucks!

      I meant to say I drink to go apps of water every 10 minutes and an electrolyte capsule every half hour and a gel packets every hour

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    3. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 7:09 AM

      ha ha ... google voice ... still can't get it

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