WaynejG Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 The American navy seals have what they call a 40% rule. Basically when you mind says you done and kaput, you have only used 40% of your bodies capabilities. If ever this was applicable, then it would be for this event. AfricaMike, tinmug and TIB 3
TIB Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 The American navy seals have what they call a 40% rule. Basically when you mind says you done and kaput, you have only used 40% of your bodies capabilities. If ever this was applicable, then it would be for this event. On the flip side, I can hardly imagine that Carlog's musings could have been 60% better   Carlog, tinmug and DJR 3
Carlog Posted February 7, 2019 Author Posted February 7, 2019 Happy birthday Carlog! Dom - is that you my boy?! I wondered what sort of spy-mongery was afoot on this forum. Methinks de b ayes in dem bushes! AfricaMike, Bat and Dom031 3
Shebeen Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 This has been a truly amazing post to follow, well done Carlo, redifining the word "vasbyt". I have a question and please don't take it as a criticism, but doesn't the extensive use of painkillers during an event like this bother you a bit. I'm not sure what the sports doctors would say, perhaps one of them on the forum could comment?I'm always concerned by how many red and greens I see at these sort of events. http://www.modernathlete.co.za/stories/the-myprodol-manhttps://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/phys-ed-does-ibuprofen-help-or-hurt-during-exercise/ Moriarty 1
Sam81 Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Hey Carlo, Congrats with the race and awesome ride report. I started my report but I'm not as good with words like you. Not sure how to put the awesome experience into pictures. As I was reading your report and relived the waterpoints, the RV's, the moerse holes in the night, the diarrhea we got on the Friday due to stupidity, the pain, the awesome end. I told my wife I'm going back for round two. She gave me one look and told me. You can do it all over again to us, but your not using our money for the entry fee. That was the end of our conversation. So any suggestion of getting a entry without using my own money, please ping me  Awesome to be part of the crazy family called Mungrils. Bat 1
Carlog Posted February 7, 2019 Author Posted February 7, 2019 Hey Carlo, Congrats with the race and awesome ride report. I started my report but I'm not as good with words like you. Not sure how to put the awesome experience into pictures. As I was reading your report and relived the waterpoints, the RV's, the moerse holes in the night, the diarrhea we got on the Friday due to stupidity, the pain, the awesome end. I told my wife I'm going back for round two. She gave me one look and told me. You can do it all over again to us, but your not using our money for the entry fee. That was the end of our conversation. So any suggestion of getting a entry without using my own money, please ping me  Awesome to be part of the crazy family called Mungrils.I have thought about that too and have concluded the following two options for myself (and i suppose for you too). One: Train harder and increase your moving average speed to 25km/h. Look for sponsorship. get paid. Two: Write a cracker of a ride report. Look for a publishing gig. Get paid. I have concluded these are indeed options. Just like putting a corrupt public official in jail is an option. Just very unlikely.   The struggle is real. Try and convince your wife it is for good for your health.  My wife is younger than me and i convinced her that the only way we'll die together is if i grow very old. And that requires me to do the Munga, again. The link is obvious *eyes shift from left to right* Tatt, Sam81 and Bat 3
DikBuffalo Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Carlo,thanks for the memories!! Like Sam81 it was great reliving the event through your report.  I think it would be a disservice to everyone on the Hub to not have a race report from you for 2019! Why don't you make your Option 2 funding model a reality....get onto one of the fundraising websites and let the hubbers start donating some cash - I'll definitely donate, on one condition you give us a monthly report on your preparation. Wayne pudding Mol, Underachiever, Warthog and 1 other 4
Moriarty Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks for those two very interesting links, I notice that they both refer to one dy events, methinks the potential for damage would be much worse on an event like the munga.I'm always concerned by how many red and greens I see at these sort of events. http://www.modernathlete.co.za/stories/the-myprodol-manhttps://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/phys-ed-does-ibuprofen-help-or-hurt-during-exercise/
Brakenjan Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 Thanks Carlo - your report is simply brilliant and captures this amazing event perfectly. Thanks also for taking the time to write this "trilogy". I have enjoyed it tremendously from start to end. And thanks again for the bum cream recipe. I just added one part Assos chamois cream to the recipe and it worked a treat!! It, however, does not guard against pudendal nerve damage....   Carlog 1
Carlog Posted February 13, 2019 Author Posted February 13, 2019  does not guard against pudendal nerve damage....   Pleasure - STA "Save the Arse" includes standing, swearing a little, and all the other techniques mungrals use. Probably could write a whole story on what absolutely, definitely, works." Brakenjan, Tatt and PieterJvR 3
Brakenjan Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Probably could write a whole story on what absolutely, definitely, works." Go for it! You have my full blessing! Carlog 1
shova1 Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Carlo, it's been an enthralling pleasure reading your musing, thanks. Rather that should read THANK YOU! Great effort on the bike followed with an arguably greater effort with the 'musings'.  What I've learned from your escapade & reporting thereof is; much like life - have a plan, be well prepared, keep it simple & persevere the tough stuff. Finally, the job ain't complete until the admin is done.
Carlog Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 Carlo, it's been an enthralling pleasure reading your musing, thanks. Rather that should read THANK YOU! Great effort on the bike followed with an arguably greater effort with the 'musings'.  What I've learned from your escapade & reporting thereof is; much like life - have a plan, be well prepared, keep it simple & persevere the tough stuff. Finally, the job ain't complete until the admin is done. Glad you enjoyed it. I think you may have just described the most successful entrepreneurs. Â
Carlog Posted November 18, 2019 Author Posted November 18, 2019 Good luck to all of you that will be lining up in Bloemfontein next week. Be Bold. WaynejG, Farrnus, DJR and 1 other 4
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