Phew!!! I did it :)

So, after all the hiccups I went on the challenging 70 KM marathon cycling trip. I don't know why I got this idea...It was not a challenge neither I really enjoy cycling. Probably I just wanted to prove a point to myself and wanted to see how far I could stretch myself...Sometimes these small things makes you realize what are your limits...and needless to say I did it!!!
Fugga and I went for the trip early in the morning at 6:15 AM and reached akshardham (35 KMs) at 8:45 so roughly at a speed of 14 KM/hr...which is quite decent considering we took some 5-10 mins rest in between...The morning breeze...I still can feel the energy of the morning bliss.
Once in akshardham, the real struggle started. I did not sleep much last night...and I was badly in need of sleep. but in the entire temple complex there was no place to sleep and for 5 hours...it was an eternal battle to keep myself awake!! Only I know how difficult those 5 hours were especially after 35 KMs of cycling.
At 2 P.M. I realized since I can't sleep there is no point staying in the temple complex. Fugga and I decided to leave for IIM Ahd at the same time in the scorching heat..We could not get cold water for our way.
The journey began and I started panting after just 4-5 KMs and it seemed I will not be able to make it!! I had no cold water and then I drank that boiling water in my bag...believe me that was the most satisfying drink I ever had in my life...I drank almost a litre of boiling water in that heat. Then journey began again!! Fugga an experienced cycler and having a much better stamina was cycling at a much better speed and I was trying to catch him up...We travelled for further 7-8 KMs and then I finally gave up...and I set besides the road ... My eyes were red and any extra 1 KM could have been dangerous...After 5 mins of rest and another drink of boiled water..we went off finally we saw a restaurant where I got cold water .. That time we decided I will board a jeep since I can't cover the rest 22 KMs....I was feeling defeated :(
Fortunately the Jeep guy refused to take the cycle on the carriage and hence I decided let's give it a try....And then began my last leg and probably the toughest part of the journey...We made 3 stops, drank 3 litres of mineral water and drove for 2 hours in the scorching heat to finally reach IIMA..Believe me I never felt so happy after seeing IIMA as I felt after finally reaching this place...
It has been a big learning experience for me .. a lesson in stretching your limits, a test of physical and mental endurance, determination and finally importance of peer pressure in reaching the goal.
Thank god I could do it...It would have been sad if I had boarded the jeep and did not cover the last 20 KMs...I did what I set out for and is that really not the most important thing in life?