Six days a week (discipline and commitment Monday to Saturday)

A couple months ago I rode my bike across the state of Michigan, a 204-mile (almost fifteen–hour) ride, consisting primarily of non-paved roads. I had this race in mind for several months, then in December 2024 I actually committed to doing it. Prior to signing up, I had been exercising but didn’t have a specific training plan. Once I signed up, I knew I couldn’t flounder, I needed an actual plan, and I would need to be disciplined and committed if I wanted to be able to finish this race. I...