Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Top 10 don'ts prior to a race
Rob Williams top 10 "no no's" preceeding the Vineman 1/2 IM July 30.2006
10. It is strongly recommended to ride for more than 15 minutes total in aero position for the entire 4 weeks prior to the race
9. Do not gain 5 – 10 lbs in the two weeks prior to the race on Australian meat pies and pub food, it’s no fun carrying them up the unexpected roller coaster they called a run course
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8. There are better methods of acclimatizing for the California heat wave than spending 3 weeks in the Australian winter
7. Failure to wallow in sun block for two days prior to a long California race automatically results in second degree burns by two hours post-race
6. Running 6 miles as a long run three times in the 18 months prior to a half iron-man does not make for a good run time, and surprisingly enough seems to result in immobilizing post-race soreness.
5. Do not casually note a sidewall tire defect and change the tube 3 times in 20 minutes before deciding that it might just be a problem
4. Do not liber! ally sample the Wine Country’s finest wares the night before the race as we can guarantee you will regret it strongly when you are riding by the same winery on race day
3. Do not park 2 miles from the transition area and lug your entire race equipment collection in a shoulder carry bag without expecting a mutiny from the shoulder region during the swim leg
2. Do not stay up until midnight showing friends travel pictures the night before the race
1. Do not take jet lag lightly. 36 hours of travel time combined with a change in time zone from midnight to midday 3 days prior to the race results in a feeling that suggests you might have a slight longer race in addition to the loss of all pre-race enthusiasm.
10. It is strongly recommended to ride for more than 15 minutes total in aero position for the entire 4 weeks prior to the race
9. Do not gain 5 – 10 lbs in the two weeks prior to the race on Australian meat pies and pub food, it’s no fun carrying them up the unexpected roller coaster they called a run course
!
8. There are better methods of acclimatizing for the California heat wave than spending 3 weeks in the Australian winter
7. Failure to wallow in sun block for two days prior to a long California race automatically results in second degree burns by two hours post-race
6. Running 6 miles as a long run three times in the 18 months prior to a half iron-man does not make for a good run time, and surprisingly enough seems to result in immobilizing post-race soreness.
5. Do not casually note a sidewall tire defect and change the tube 3 times in 20 minutes before deciding that it might just be a problem
4. Do not liber! ally sample the Wine Country’s finest wares the night before the race as we can guarantee you will regret it strongly when you are riding by the same winery on race day
3. Do not park 2 miles from the transition area and lug your entire race equipment collection in a shoulder carry bag without expecting a mutiny from the shoulder region during the swim leg
2. Do not stay up until midnight showing friends travel pictures the night before the race
1. Do not take jet lag lightly. 36 hours of travel time combined with a change in time zone from midnight to midday 3 days prior to the race results in a feeling that suggests you might have a slight longer race in addition to the loss of all pre-race enthusiasm.
