Comments on: Racing the LT100 with The Queen of Pain: The Race Begins http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/ 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: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Racing the LT100 with The Queen of Pain: Forceful Encouragement http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641877 Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Racing the LT100 with The Queen of Pain: Forceful Encouragement Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:39:36 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641877 [...] « Racing the LT100 with The Queen of Pain: The Race Begins [...] [...] « Racing the LT100 with The Queen of Pain: The Race Begins [...]

]]> By: Anon http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641876 Anon Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:32:04 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641876 As a spectator/crew member for this race, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was feeling that the pre-ride meeting was excessively long and not really necessary for the riders. Since it was my first time, I had no idea what to expect, and as lovely as Ken's thoughts were, I was ready to get out of there by the time anything remotely motivating was said. Thank you for sharing this story with us - of your self-doubt and concerns for improvement. For those of us who are nowhere near as good a rider as Rebecca or you, it's nice to know that we all go through the same kinds of thoughts and we all have to work through our own demons (or negative life scripts, as you/Rebecca have put it). I look forward to reading the rest of your journey! As a spectator/crew member for this race, I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who was feeling that the pre-ride meeting was excessively long and not really necessary for the riders. Since it was my first time, I had no idea what to expect, and as lovely as Ken’s thoughts were, I was ready to get out of there by the time anything remotely motivating was said.

Thank you for sharing this story with us – of your self-doubt and concerns for improvement. For those of us who are nowhere near as good a rider as Rebecca or you, it’s nice to know that we all go through the same kinds of thoughts and we all have to work through our own demons (or negative life scripts, as you/Rebecca have put it).

I look forward to reading the rest of your journey!

]]> By: owen http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641873 owen Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:01:13 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641873 great point on the pre-race meeting Hammer - thanks for that!! I've only been to 1 and it was a couple years ago but its just too long to have the day before the race. Lance even showed up that year and people were still wilting in the heat all cramped up in that gym. Doctor's comments, Ken speech a few quick call outs and be done with it. great point on the pre-race meeting Hammer – thanks for that!! I’ve only been to 1 and it was a couple years ago but its just too long to have the day before the race. Lance even showed up that year and people were still wilting in the heat all cramped up in that gym. Doctor’s comments, Ken speech a few quick call outs and be done with it.

]]> By: Marcel Beaudoin http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641866 Marcel Beaudoin Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:25:30 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641866 I am really liking this part. For whatever reason, reading Fatty's installments and him discussing his fears and worries seems less..real??...than to The Hammer's. I am really enjoying reading her point of view. I am really liking this part. For whatever reason, reading Fatty’s installments and him discussing his fears and worries seems less..real??…than to The Hammer’s. I am really enjoying reading her point of view.

]]> By: Doug (Way Upstate NY) http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641865 Doug (Way Upstate NY) Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:16:28 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641865 “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” That passage rings more and more true the older (sigh) I get. “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”

That passage rings more and more true the older (sigh) I get.

]]> By: Kristina http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641828 Kristina Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:39:48 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641828 If we try hard enough, I bet we can come up with enough Leadville-post variants to last until Leadville 2015! If we try hard enough, I bet we can come up with enough Leadville-post variants to last until Leadville 2015!

]]> By: Gumby http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641806 Gumby Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:31:25 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641806 Hey will we get to read Rebecca's perspective as a guest post? That would be amazing! <em>I've considered doing an online screen chat between Reba and Lisa, maybe with me moderating. - FC</em> Hey will we get to read Rebecca’s perspective as a guest post? That would be amazing!

I’ve considered doing an online screen chat between Reba and Lisa, maybe with me moderating. – FC

]]> By: UpTheGrade, SR, CA http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641799 UpTheGrade, SR, CA Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:51:07 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641799 Hammer, you are an excellent story teller; I am enthralled by this "Hammerusch" of Leadville. It is thrilling to get this inside perspective from an almost-pro cyclist and all the things you went through to get so good on a bike. It inspires me to push for my next level, and all the expert tips are invaluable. Hammer, you are an excellent story teller; I am enthralled by this “Hammerusch” of Leadville.

It is thrilling to get this inside perspective from an almost-pro cyclist and all the things you went through to get so good on a bike. It inspires me to push for my next level, and all the expert tips are invaluable.

]]> By: Christina http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641793 Christina Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:27:26 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641793 Excellent. I prefer Team HammerRusch. It sounds like generic Mountain Dew, but tougher. "Catch the HammerRusch!" Excellent.

I prefer Team HammerRusch. It sounds like generic Mountain Dew, but tougher. “Catch the HammerRusch!”

]]> By: Corrine http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-641791 Corrine Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:07:56 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/09/02/racing-the-lt100-with-the-queen-of-pain-the-race-begins/#comment-641791 Love the story. Was gone and away from internet all of last week so just got a chance to get caught up. Can't wait for the next installment. Way to go team Rusch/Hammer. Also came home to my Rusch to Glory book and just started it last night. Can't wait to get home and read more. Love the story. Was gone and away from internet all of last week so just got a chance to get caught up. Can’t wait for the next installment. Way to go team Rusch/Hammer. Also came home to my Rusch to Glory book and just started it last night. Can’t wait to get home and read more.

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