tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post4556368654169471389..comments2023-10-24T04:07:54.663-07:00Comments on Chasin' Bunnies: Mental PrepAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-43675091437753222422007-09-23T18:19:00.000-07:002007-09-23T18:19:00.000-07:00Nice job with the ride in spite of the weather. O...Nice job with the ride in spite of the weather. One way to deal with those rollers is to get into a smaller gear before you need to so your legs don't build up lactic acid over the course of the bike ride. They should be fresher when you need to hammer that last hill.<br><br>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-43328756358015365392007-09-23T18:44:00.000-07:002007-09-23T18:44:00.000-07:00Yea, you need to taper :-) 400 feet of elevation ...Yea, you need to taper :-) 400 feet of elevation change over 4 miles? LOL. Go up in your big ring :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-30321388778500243102007-09-23T18:45:00.000-07:002007-09-23T18:45:00.000-07:00Oh boy, I have no idea about those gear changes. ...Oh boy, I have no idea about those gear changes. I need to learn about that this winter. Good thing we have Chad and Wes around. :>)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-81794252255270102882007-09-23T20:01:00.000-07:002007-09-23T20:01:00.000-07:00The most important mental preparation is to set yo...The most important mental preparation is to set your race goals as 1. enjoy the moment 2. thank the marshals 3. see 1.<br>Be determined that no matter what your time is you will be proud of yourself because you've done your very best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-43941013711958312022007-09-23T22:12:00.000-07:002007-09-23T22:12:00.000-07:00You will do just fine on the hills.. Just spin awa...You will do just fine on the hills.. Just spin away and stay in your seat to save your legs.<br><br>I tend to never look up until I'm over the hill....It helps me.<br><br>Prepare mentally for it as well..<br><br>You think you can and then you do it!! Right..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-83064464753576884912007-09-23T22:33:00.000-07:002007-09-23T22:33:00.000-07:00Winter is definitely coming...I had to go sweater ...Winter is definitely coming...I had to go sweater shopping the other day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-36698625081751021872007-09-24T05:21:00.000-07:002007-09-24T05:21:00.000-07:00What's the opposite of being psyched out? Psyched ...What's the opposite of being psyched out? Psyched in?<br><br>Trickery . . .it's all trickery LOL You will ROCK!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-14457572909132464022007-09-24T08:00:00.000-07:002007-09-24T08:00:00.000-07:00It may be challenging, but you are ready! You've ...It may be challenging, but you are ready! You've put in a lot of training. Plus, if triathlon were easy they'd call it football. (my boys give me the same look your daughter gave you when I say that)<br><br>Enjoy this week of taper, and you'll do great on Sunday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-54761584882619768502007-09-24T19:03:00.000-07:002007-09-24T19:03:00.000-07:00"I just barely made it to the top...slowly...but I..."I just barely made it to the top...slowly...but I did make it."<br><br>That is what matters...you made it. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-76873366057978239082007-09-25T06:56:00.000-07:002007-09-25T06:56:00.000-07:00Good luck at the Tri!!Good luck at the Tri!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-10065722982659592022007-09-25T18:26:00.000-07:002007-09-25T18:26:00.000-07:00Your training sounds great. One sparse week won't...Your training sounds great. One sparse week won't hurt you... at least that is what I have been told!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-79993839953783871622007-09-25T19:46:00.000-07:002007-09-25T19:46:00.000-07:00The top and bottom are on clearance at Danskin.com...The top and bottom are on clearance at Danskin.com. I have a 15% off coupon code if you want to use it. :>)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-20459540288104977212007-09-26T05:25:00.000-07:002007-09-26T05:25:00.000-07:00I think the opposite would be "psyched up" Good l...I think the opposite would be "psyched up" <br><br>Good luck getting everything done while hubby is away :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-92229569311573096512007-09-26T16:22:00.000-07:002007-09-26T16:22:00.000-07:00Awesome job getting in a good chunk of your ride e...Awesome job getting in a good chunk of your ride even though the weather was crappy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-10563622842908207712007-09-26T18:51:00.000-07:002007-09-26T18:51:00.000-07:00Sorry to scare you! Just spin up the hills and go ...Sorry to scare you! Just spin up the hills and go down as fast as you can..The good news is the rollers are pretty easy-really. It is just that one stretch from mile 11-14 that sucks but it is over quick and then you fly back to T-2.see you there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com