Cale and I did Froze Toes up in Columbia, MO on Sunday.  Its a flat 62 mile road race that usually gets a big turn out and offers no prize money.  This year was a little different... lower turn out do to the weather (it snowed an inch over night) and a first lap prime for 70 bucks for the field.  Cale got on the front for the prime and did a good job of stringing it out.  I jumped a little early but it didn't matter because no one came with me and won the money.  Cale attacked with 4K to go with there being about 6 guy's up the road.  But two guy's were close and Cale never did quit make it across or to the finish.  I think we caught him with a 100 meters to go.  I ended up 10th and Cale 16th. 

Jim Farasy

Quick Tip:  Eat for the Long Haul. Getting itchy for the first long training rides of the season? It's nearly that time. Nutrition is a key to success on any long ride, and we recommend an eating pattern adapted from the teachings of legendary road coach Eddie Borysewicz. Early in the ride, eat items high in fat and protein, such as sandwiches made with peanut butter, cream cheese or turkey with cheese. These foods digest and release energy gradually. In mid ride, nibble complex-carbohydrate foods such as fruit, energy bars or cookies. These foods supply energy faster. In the last 75 minutes or so, switch to energy gel. Solid food at this point probably won't digest quickly enough to help you in the final miles. Gel gets into your system right away. Sip sports drink and water throughout the ride to aid digestion and stay hydrated.