DOWNLOADS AND CHECKLISTS
COURSE KNOWLEDGE is a big deal. We need more than just a good idea of how far we've come, and how far we still have to go...
... when it comes to our pacing.
It pays to know.
As early as possible, we study...
- distance
- elevation
- feed zones
... what's on tap for the big day.
4 years ago at Sea Otter, I was pretty sure I was leading the race...
... daring to think I was gunna win it.
Then this dude comes flying by.
What age group are you?
Same as you.
Where'd you come from?
Got off course following some yahoos.
He went on to victory.
At BWR AZ this year, I was with a fast moving group, and all of the sudden there were a million trails.
The leaders stopped, then headed off to the right, though very wrong, direction.
Meanwhile, me and Zone2 jammed straight ahead following my
Wahoo...
... and never saw those cats again.
For that reason...
- signs get torn down
- don't depend on other riders
- be as self-sufficient as possible
... I make every effort to download the course.
Here's my checklist for epic rides and race days.
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163.6/12.6%
8ish hours sleep
710 anti-oxidant level
√ Upper Body: 20 push ups, 5 pull ups, gripper, heel and toe raises
no Lower Body: body weight squats and split squats
85/78/6 per Strava