sias Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 So, 2 weeks to go! Not much to be done regarding fitness in these last 2 weeks...I probably need to start putting things together and get the lists sorted and get the bike washed and lubed and and and...Starting to get a bit nervous!
partydave Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Ag, everyone will be fine. Just go and enjoy it. If it helps, the wind has picked up massively this week I've been struggling to find the motivation to get on my bike the last 3 weeks and only did 3 long rides and no short ones, hoping if I do a few short rides in the next 2 weeks I'll be okay
Pulse Posted November 25, 2016 Author Posted November 25, 2016 Ag, everyone will be fine. Just go and enjoy it. If it helps, the wind has picked up massively this week I've been struggling to find the motivation to get on my bike the last 3 weeks and only did 3 long rides and no short ones, hoping if I do a few short rides in the next 2 weeks I'll be okaySame here...This thing must come now! Just don't feel like training any more
sias Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Just don't feel like training any moreThat's the thing - I keep wondering if I've done enough and I'm very tempted to push hard in these last few days, but that might be a mistake. I'll just stick to my schedule and hope it's enough. Probably just nerves...
partydave Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Absolutely There's a fantastic ride in Moonvalley (part of stage 6, but on single track) on the 17th December and I don't even feel like doing this. Will take up jogging for a month or 2 after the dash, but I am keen to train for a 2 man or solo next year Speaking of, what kind of distances does one need to do weekly (comfortably) in order to manage a solo dash?
partydave Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 That's the thing - I keep wondering if I've done enough and I'm very tempted to push hard in these last few days, but that might be a mistake. I'll just stick to my schedule and hope it's enough. Probably just nerves...So much of the dash is mental. After 12 Apostles, it's pretty much down hill, so just keep your head. You can't get fitter in the next 2 weeks, so just keep doing your shorter rides as planned
sias Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 After 12 Apostles, it's pretty much down hill, so just keep your head. Hahahahaha, so much of lies!!! Remember, I've completed it 3 times already, I KNOW stage 3 isn't downhilll...
Pulse Posted November 25, 2016 Author Posted November 25, 2016 That's the thing - I keep wondering if I've done enough and I'm very tempted to push hard in these last few days, but that might be a mistake. I'll just stick to my schedule and hope it's enough. Probably just nerves...Same here.. I missed a couple of planned long rides due to rain, but have done way more than last year... My peak weeks were 23-25hrs, but that feels like ages ago.
partydave Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Hahahahaha, so much of lies!!! Remember, I've completed it 3 times already, I KNOW stage 3 isn't downhilll... Hey man, I'm just trying to settle your nerves
Warthog whisperer Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Bring it on!!! Solo nr 5!!! I am so tired and really want to get to the start and start chasing the horizons!! I have peaked on 22 hours a week.......but it is also 50% headstrong that will carry you through!
sias Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Hey man, I'm just trying to settle your nerves After stage 3 it's basically all downhill, if you have legs left...
Warthog whisperer Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 After stage 3 it's basically all downhill, if you have legs left...Downhill, and sinkplaat!! .......and some nice climbs at stage 6!! The Dash is never easy!!!!
sias Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 The Dash is never easy!!!!As dit maklik was sou elke jan rap en sy maat dit gedoen het - veral die Solo...
Pulse Posted November 25, 2016 Author Posted November 25, 2016 As dit maklik was sou elke jan rap en sy maat dit gedoen het - veral die Solo...Gelukkig is my naam nie Jan nie, en ek is ook nie vriende met een nie...Hoop dit help!
Warthog whisperer Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Great, all the big training done and in the bag! Now to get strong for raceday and calm the nerves!!
partydave Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Getting seriously excited. My leave starts in 3 days and heading to Windhoek!
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