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Monday, July 21, 2008
Jan Troeng's advice for peak performance
While Jan Troeng bikes across Europe he managed to pay a visit to the World Champs in the Czech Republic and he wrote a bit of advice (good, I'd say). Here's a rough translation:
Everyone wants to have the best race of their life at a World Champs final, but it is important to stick with your routines. Do as you usually do, and that is when you usually have your best performances. It is easy to say when your sitting at the table, but sometimes it is also easy to do in the forest.
I don't know Troeng, but I've enjoyed following travels. When I'm sitting at my desk at work and need a break, I open his page, check out his current progress, and read his latest adventures (today's he was trying to get a flat tire replaced). Then I go back to work feeling a bit envious, but also refreshed and ready to get back to work.