05:33:50 AM: First snag of the day: Kendy's pool has a new gate code. First time in years and it happened in last four days. So onto the bike a little after 5am.
05:35:44 AM: Morning duke out at mile zero on the comet.
07:39:57 AM: Out at tunnel, mile 31. And what's this? A good ride?!? Unseen for half a season, owing itself to wonderdrug capital C... Caffeine. Thank you chemistry.
08:05:12 AM: And let's not forget Big P... Pacing.
08:05:41 AM: Or little m... modesty.
08:06:35 AM: At halfway point... the old school end of the trail at mile 39.5. Wet, drizzly, humid and warming up.
10:25:00 AM: Off bike. 80 miles @ 18.6mph avg hr 136 with 15 min break. Legs roasted.
30 Min Swim, 10 Min Stationary Bike
