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Thursday, November 10, 2005
Learning from being injured
My ankle is still giving me some trouble. I'm racing this weekend and, because of the ankle injury, I've been thinking a lot about the event and about how to approach it.
In thinking about the event this weekend, I realized that I've had a routine that I usually follow during the three weeks before a big race. The routine is something I do without really thinking about it. But, being injured has kept me from following my routine and has made me realize I have a routine. So, I've learned something positive from being injured.
My three-week routine, or maybe I should call it a template, is a mix of physical and technical (and even some mental) preparations that I go through. I'm sure it doesn't guarantee a good result, but looking back over the last 4 years or so, following my template seems to improve my chances of doing well.
I've been very aware of a routine I follow in the hour before a race, but I'd never really recognized this 3-week routine before.
Blodslitet video
If you've read this far, you deserve a reward...how about an O' video? Blodslitet is a famous mass start long distance O' race in Norway. Check out Anders Tiltnes' video from Blodslitet.
posted by Michael |
8:00 PM
