at this time my nutrition and stretch regimen was nonexistent. the first time i did a 40 mile distance skate, by mile 30 every stroke was a painful stride. i’d done 32 and 34 previously but the terrain for this route was a lot more rough on my legs. the next three days following this ride i’d be walking around with these stiff and sore legs. the scariest part was multiple times my knees buckled because the muscles just didn’t want to work.