Comments on: How to Race Faster http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Soma. http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-424592 Soma. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:43:24 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-424592 <strong>Soma....</strong> Addiction to soma. Soma cannabis.... Soma….

Addiction to soma. Soma cannabis….

]]> By: Jack http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-85194 Jack Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:39:16 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-85194 Marrock - the reason that Yoda sounds like an old Fozzie Bear is that they're both played by Frank Oz (who also played Miss Piggy). Anyone else remember the scene in the Great Muppet Caper where all the muppets ride bicycles through the park? Marrock – the reason that Yoda sounds like an old Fozzie Bear is that they’re both played by Frank Oz (who also played Miss Piggy).

Anyone else remember the scene in the Great Muppet Caper where all the muppets ride bicycles through the park?

]]> By: Caloi Rider http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-85112 Caloi Rider Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:51:23 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-85112 I have to agree with Kenny's method based on my personal experience. I think clocks, HR monitors, etc. are extremely useful in training and practice, as are goals and targets, etc. But in a race, sometimes it's just about racing. It's just about enjoying it while you can. I did a 5k running race this past fall without more than a few days of running training in my legs (I spend most of my time on the bike). I didn't set a goal; I just gave it a shot. I managed to finish in just over 20 minutes and have a fun race. The only thing worse than finishing a race and knowing you missed your "goal" is finishing a race knowing you didn't empty your tank completely while you were out there. My solution is this: quit setting goals and just empty the tank. Whatever you do, finish with a smile on your face. Leave goals and times for training. I find that I enjoy races much more when I do. I have to agree with Kenny’s method based on my personal experience. I think clocks, HR monitors, etc. are extremely useful in training and practice, as are goals and targets, etc. But in a race, sometimes it’s just about racing. It’s just about enjoying it while you can.
I did a 5k running race this past fall without more than a few days of running training in my legs (I spend most of my time on the bike). I didn’t set a goal; I just gave it a shot. I managed to finish in just over 20 minutes and have a fun race.
The only thing worse than finishing a race and knowing you missed your “goal” is finishing a race knowing you didn’t empty your tank completely while you were out there. My solution is this: quit setting goals and just empty the tank. Whatever you do, finish with a smile on your face. Leave goals and times for training. I find that I enjoy races much more when I do.

]]> By: Tripp http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-85052 Tripp Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:37:31 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-85052 Mountain bike racing, and especially racing of that kind of distances, probably isn't helped as much by a computer. But for time trial efforts on the road, the computer makes all the difference in the world, and here is why: The computer tells me when I'm pushing hard enough to make myself hurt a lot but not as hard as I'm capable of pushing given the time remaining. For example, I'm doing a 10 mile TT. I'm going fast enough that there is a jolt of pain through my hamstrings everytime the pedal comes around. I'm breathing hard, and I can tell my heart rate is high. I'm content to say this is as hard as I can go. However, my Powertap tells me I'm only putting out 270 watts. I know from my training that I can hold 300 watts for about 45 minutes. It hurts beyond belief to do that, but I've done it before. So at 270 watts, I'm 10% below what I'm able to do for a period of time that is 20 minutes longer than my 10 mile TT will last. Mountain bike racing, and especially racing of that kind of distances, probably isn’t helped as much by a computer.

But for time trial efforts on the road, the computer makes all the difference in the world, and here is why:

The computer tells me when I’m pushing hard enough to make myself hurt a lot but not as hard as I’m capable of pushing given the time remaining.

For example, I’m doing a 10 mile TT. I’m going fast enough that there is a jolt of pain through my hamstrings everytime the pedal comes around. I’m breathing hard, and I can tell my heart rate is high. I’m content to say this is as hard as I can go. However, my Powertap tells me I’m only putting out 270 watts. I know from my training that I can hold 300 watts for about 45 minutes. It hurts beyond belief to do that, but I’ve done it before. So at 270 watts, I’m 10% below what I’m able to do for a period of time that is 20 minutes longer than my 10 mile TT will last.

]]> By: Dave M http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-84861 Dave M Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:46:02 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-84861 I thought the same thing last year and didn't wear a watch for my first Ironman race because I just wanted to finish. My time was 15:00:23... yeah, I wish I wore the watch :) I thought the same thing last year and didn’t wear a watch for my first Ironman race because I just wanted to finish.

My time was 15:00:23… yeah, I wish I wore the watch :)

]]> By: Mike Roadie http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-84736 Mike Roadie Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:55:18 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-84736 I want the money back for all those cycle computers I wasted MY money on! I want the money back for all those cycle computers I wasted MY money on!

]]> By: ibisss http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-84474 ibisss Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:35:18 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-84474 Big Mike do we want to know what your 'pet events' are, and why you only last 12 and 35 seconds? Big Mike
do we want to know what your ‘pet events’ are, and why you only last 12 and 35 seconds?

]]> By: Marrock http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-84460 Marrock Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:16:30 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-84460 It's not Kermit, Yoda sounds like an old, german Fozzy Bear. It’s not Kermit, Yoda sounds like an old, german Fozzy Bear.

]]> By: Chucky http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-84429 Chucky Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:26:18 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-84429 Fatty, this year will be your 11 leadville, right? Please talk about a possible 20 year belt buckle, also 220 x 11 races = 2420.00 usd paid for roughly 104 hours of pain. Would yoda pay money for such suffering? Fatty, this year will be your 11 leadville, right? Please talk about a possible 20 year belt buckle, also 220 x 11 races = 2420.00 usd paid for roughly 104 hours of pain. Would yoda pay money for such suffering?

]]> By: Wonderdyke http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/16/how-to-race-faster/comment-page-1/#comment-84395 Wonderdyke Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:37:25 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/02/24/how-to-race-faster/#comment-84395 Wow - throwing away the clock and speaking out against a space-age muppet. Quite a bit of bravery!! By the way - Grover, I think it is. Not Kermit. Wow – throwing away the clock and speaking out against a space-age muppet. Quite a bit of bravery!! By the way – Grover, I think it is. Not Kermit.

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