I’ve just got to take it bit by bit, whether I’m trying to work up to a century; or to get fast. As a matter of fact, I hope that doing some hard efforts once or twice a week (except for “off” weeks, of course) will improve my pace. It would be nice to finish a century in seven hours, instead of almost eight hours!

It’s the same with trying to shed extra pounds. Take it bit by bit; and unless it’s medically necessary, don’t throw all your old favorite foods overboard at once. That’s bound to backfire into binges. I know — if I try to cut out all sweets, sooner or later I relapse into devouring all the candy, ice cream, etc. I can get my hands on.

Thinking of doing 18-20 miles tomorrow. I hope the wind won’t be too bad; but if it is, I’d better not try to fight it too hard. I’ll get home bit by bit!