And Speaking of Doing Hard Things

While I have been limping around this past summer, Scott has been training for the LOTOJA race. A bike ride that starts in Logan, Utah and ends in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a total of 206 miles. He originally signed up for the relay with a bunch of his riding buddies, but about a month before the race, he decided to ride the entire thing. And he did. All 206 miles. It took him 12 hours and 15 minutes. Very proud of him!



At the beginning, looking all fresh and ready to go.





One of his many stops to get food and water that he had prepared beforehand. He learned from a veteran bike rider that this race is as much a test of staying hydrated and fueled as physical endurance. If you aren't careful, you won't make it. Part of his training this past summer has been figuring out what and how much to eat and drink during his long rides.







At the finish line with one of his riding buddies.



I was expecting some major recovery time, but all he suffered from was a sunburn and a sore arm. I don't know. He looks a little tired in this picture if you ask me.

Oh and if your interested in losing some weight really fast, this is the way to do it. He lost 5 lbs. in one day.

He did learn one thing from this ride. Never put sunblock on above the eyes. Even if it does say "sport" on the bottle. It will run into your eyes and sting making it quite difficult to see.






The real question is whether he will want to train for it next year to try and beat his time. But, like childbirth, you never ask this kind of question immediately after. You have to wait until the memory of the pain has dulled a bit.

You can see the all the ride data from his GPS at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/113388954