buckshot Posted September 8, 2006 Posted September 8, 2006 I'll let TitusTi give the advice here, but would like to second what he's saying: ride conservatively, stretch often (I had to stop for a few mins on my last few laps last year which cost me laps) and eat frequently. I also find that it's easier mentally to keep going all day/night if you break it down into small chunks. Do 4 or 6 laps at a time and just concentrate on that. After that, stop briefly and then start the next set. Good luck and enjoy.
Velouria Posted September 8, 2006 Posted September 8, 2006 Sounds like good advice buckshot - thanks.
TitusTi Posted September 8, 2006 Author Posted September 8, 2006 I should really be good at 24hour races....I'm the expert in going slow..... I really regret now not riding this winter' date=' cos if I was fitter I would be ken again for Malmesbury.....[/quote'] How do you think I do my base training, I don't like stretching it out over a month or 2. Go in, go hard for 24 hours, sleep for 2 days and that's it base training over. Now you can move on and start with the training that hurts.
Velouria Posted September 8, 2006 Posted September 8, 2006 Hehe - yeah - I quite like the sound of that approach TitusTi.
TitusTi Posted September 8, 2006 Author Posted September 8, 2006 It seems to work for me. Not for everyone though.
buckshot Posted September 8, 2006 Posted September 8, 2006 well, i really don't have any legs at the moment so it would be ugly if i tried a 24 now i'm also off overseas on monday, so too much to do (excuses, excuses) have a great race tho
rock Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 they're all still sleeping, expect responses by Wed....
Velouria Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks CVANC. I still can't believe it. Until I move - the pain from every part of my body reminds me... Yet again Dirtopia put on a great event. A little bit disapointing at the turnout, but for those that were there, a great 24hrs of riding was had. TitusTi and Shaun took the solo racing to each other, with a blistering pace set up front. For several hours they were putting in the 2nd and third best lap times (only being beaten by a 4 man team). Unfortunately for Shaun, a seal in his shock failed, and that was the end of his ride (I think at about 5pm). The winning team did 72 laps, with the first solo rider doing 56 laps (that was TitusTi - well done). Each lap was 7km long. I saw several (could have been only one - I saw lots of things that weren't really there, like giant chickens and black cats) riders wearing TheHubSA.co.za kit - looked pretty cool...
rock Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 thats nearly 400kms ! bugger me gently ! well done TitusTi....
buckshot Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 crazy! - well done TitusTi! Great to see you keep the title.
Velouria Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Gavin(TitusTi) leading Shaun, while they were racing Russel Palm still looking goodMe concentrating hardMe, feeling all alone in the wee hours Gavin putting in some blistering laps just before sunrise
TitusTi Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks guys! For those that yelled from the sidelines, it was cool! Velouria, that was one hell of a race young man, pushed me all the way and kept me honest, thanks for that (all sarcasm intended). The start was too hard by half. Was just looking at my HR readouts, I was averaging over 160 for the first 6 hours! Ridiculous! Learnt many a lesson for World Champs, first among them is start slowly! PS, if anyone knows of potential sponsors....
Marius Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 you lot are crazy!! well done never the less, respect!
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