FIGHTING EFFECTIVELY
RACING IS ENDLESS BATTLE AND CONFLICT, and you cannot race effectively unless you can identify your enemies. That's my twist on a great Robert Greene post...
... but who are your enemies?
It matters.
Because, choosing worthy adversaries and worthy races will bring about worthy training.
Which is exactly why I'm so excited to race the famous and awesome Sagebrush Safari next weekend.
Last year it kicked my butt.
This year it should have more tough competitors.
Do I have a chance at winning? To be honest, I don't think so.
And, I love that.
To race against the best guys around these parts on a classic, long loop course that is technically challenging...
... that is a worthy endeavor.
When you think about it, having enemies is kind of an immature way to look at it. Adversaries sounds a little better...
... I prefer bringoutmybesties.
And what about the enemy of my enemy is my friend?
That actually turns out to be very true in road racing. Figuring out who is likely to win and who is anxious to prove that wrong can work to the benefit of a calculating competitor.
It doesn't work so well in the dirt. The speeds aren't high enough, the terrain too challenging.
Let's not leave out this maxim: a common enemy brings us all together.
The place I have seen this be most true is in regards to a beastly course like Leadville. A bunch of us from around these parts are going this year and we'll definitely all be training together and sharing ideas about how best to go about slaying the monster.
A final note I feel compelled to share:
Nevertheless, when the wicked rule the people mourn.
Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold; otherwise whatsoever is less than these cometh of evil.
Therefore, renounce war and proclaim peace.
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7.6 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 24 Power PushUps + 24 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling