ARE YOU USING THIS RITUAL TO GO FASTER?

RITUALS ARE PERHAPS the strongest element of endurance training, racing and adventure. Some so obvious even the uninitiated know about them... ... others so small they can be overlooked. Tomorrow is a cornerstone. Every Saturday groups all over the country, and world, will be meeting at a designated time, for a ritualized event. That's the big one,and all training throughout the week and year,hinges upon it. 7am. There are million little ones... text confirm the plan prep the bottles check the morning weather pick out the clothes check the bike's worthiness stretch massage the legs get to be early get up an hour early get some calories in put bottles in cages pump tires use toilet apply lotion(s) attach HR strap kit up pump up tires put on shoes helmet glasses load pockets turn on computer turn on light(s) roll out easy meet the crew bump knuckles assure everyone we're tired and overtrained go like heck! act surprised when finishing strong fist bumps limp home upload workout hang up gear stumble to kitchen gorge check stats shower collapse text about how easy/hard/fun it was. ... that keep us on track and committed. Most importantly,the knuckles and chuckles... ... all of which starts with prepping the bottles. === 162.4/12.97.5 hours sleep 10 PullUps, 40 PushUps + 0 Squats, 0 Box Jumps, 10 Toe to Bars, Heel and Toe Raises, 20 minutes stretching30 minutes Reading/Journaling93/104/3 https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248