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Old 03-27-17, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by chong67
Hello everyone.

I am about to do my first 60 miles this week.

I have done 51 miles before (only once) and I only do 26 miles per ride around my house every week.

The last time doing 60 miles and burning 2100 calories, I had no energy for 3 days n had to keep on eating. I feel like burn out.

What can I do to make it better this time?
Ride more, in general.

On the day of your big ride, eat more than 2,100 calories. Eat enough that you think it's excessive.
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