508 Training Week Report

508: T -33 days. But the last 10 days have been excellent preparation. I've now driven or ridden basically all of the 508 course, gained more insight into my handling of heat, how to keep my fluids and calories processing (and how NOT to), and gotten in some big miles. Will add writeups, data, etc. as I have time. Took 5 days off, and in that time squeezed in over 700 miles, finished my 508 recon, and was a groomsman at my friend's wedding. Overview of my training vacation. From Friday Aug 21 - Sunday Aug 30. More detailed info with power numbers to follow...

• 25 mi 1500 ft - Spin ride on my La Jolla training loops
• 115 mi 4300 ft - An out and back - between north of Amboy and 29 Palms. It was hot, muggy, and even stormed for a while. I ended up severely dehydrated. Puked. Needed 4L of IV.
• 53 mi 5200 ft - 508 route - climb south out of Kelso, and Towne Pass
• 118 mi 12,500 ft - Similar to Day 1 of Everest Challenge - Rock Creek and South Lake climbs.
• 101 mi 4,000 ft - Double day - "easy" ride out to the bay, Calaveras loop, rode with my Dad back from his work.
• 78 mi 4,300 ft - Ride through Palomares, Redwood, Pinehurst, Moraga, back over Palomares.
• 155 mi 12,100 ft - Epic ride - Felter Rd, Mt Hamilton, Mines Road, Palomares, Calaveras. HOT!
• 32 mi 400 ft - Flat spin ride down to the bay and back
• 38 mi 2,000 ft - Calaveras loop with my dad
• 63 mi 4,000 ft - Calaveras + Palomares

778 mi >50,000 ft climbing