Day 2 Late Afternoon - almost to TS#6


Hi there,

Adrienne just called she is just up for her next shift and reports that Michele is cooking along at 16 mph steady. Micheles stomach has been a little dicey but the trooper she is has not let that stop her as everyone learns how to keep her nutrition optimal in these early days, these issues usually sort themselves out the farther along one gets in the race as the body adapts (those that are eating real food - no accounting for the riders using the powder junk which is a crap shoot at best). They stopped awhile ago for a quick rest and a shower but not for a real sleep break. The other two women Daniela and Janet passed her during this break. It is looking like the tortoise and the two hairs at this point, Michele just keeps it going and the other two rest more and then charge ahead. As the race plays out this strategy will be more difficult to sustain since the bodies ability to charge ahead at higher speeds over multiple days starts to fade. Michele has been in great spirits and should be into TS #6 in just a few minutes.


ciao for now, may the force be with her

Robert (David's brother in blogging crime)

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waltz319 said…
Hey Mich

One pedal stroke at a time....keep your spirits up. Have to go to Maputo quickly but am thinking of you....love, me
June 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Unknown said…
Awesome job Michele! As a fellow "tortoise", stick to your game plan! You're doing great! :)
June 17, 2009 at 11:51 PM
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