how to prepare yourself for long distance races? #tourdivide

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How to prepare yourself for long-distance races (*) ?

(*) like Tour Divide

Gunther Desmedt

Finisher Tour Divide 2013Member of www.ex1818.be

Preparation is the key to succes!

Begin with the end in mind

Mind BikeBody

Preparation

RACE

# Months# Weeks

# Days

Mind BikeBody

Preparation

# Months beforethe race

Winter miles = Summer smiles

Train like a pro !

Get in the mood

Have a public goal

22days

Test your equipment

Choose the best bike for the job

Mind BikeBody

Preparation

The last 4 weeks

Get out of town!

Experiment with food

Have a powerful quote!

… and a private goal!

20days

Testyourbike,fully

loaded

Finish your gear list

Mind Bike

Preparation

The last days

Body

Treat your body with healthy food

Believe in yourself, your preparation and approach

NO STRESS !!!

The last check-up

Mind BikeBody

Racing time !

Stick to your habits and have fun !

After all … it’s only a race!

Eat to keep rolling

Ride dirty, sleep clean

Use your talismanwhen the going gets tough

Remember why you signed up,… to have fun !

Treat your bike like your body

Read your maps,look at your GPS.

Preparation is the key to succes!

Remember:

www.ex1818.be

Gunther Desmedt

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/ex1818

Gunther.Desmedt@gmail.com

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