tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post2757168448316906201..comments2021-09-06T03:12:44.832-05:00Comments on commuterDude: Tejas Talk-Out Time - making sense of the task.kGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572371287751503718noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-19619080201511643352007-09-21T07:16:00.000-05:002007-09-21T07:16:00.000-05:00make specific goals for those things which your li...make specific goals for those things which your little anti-dude voice will try to talk you into/out of ... like (sleep/mileage goals). then, only change if conditions simply don't allow it.<BR/><BR/>remember how much you wanted to skip the third (fourth?) day lap at mv24? if you were alone, you would have talked yourself into waiting for the easier/shorter night lap, and killed your mileage.<BR/><BR/>make fudgy goals for things that need to be adaptable to riding conditions, weather etc. (like eating/drinking).<BR/><BR/>you really need to figure out ways you can adapt to eating/drinking needs. hydration/fuel is a constant running theme and battle for you throughout your journal entries.<BR/><BR/>my suggestion: carry enough with you for three laps, but shoot for two. if you come around and find you have enough left for a third lap, give serious consideration to the following before you decide to continue: am i <B>really</B> drinking enough - am i <B>really</B> eating enough. remember to look for early signs of deficiencies in both before you decide to crack into a third lap.<BR/><BR/>in that same vein, with the strong SE mix you use (5 scoops per bottle), the water in your food bottle does not count towards hydration.<BR/><BR/>finally, never plan to "make up for it" while off the bike.<BR/><BR/>don't forget to have fun ;)<BR/><BR/>~warbirdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com