And better planning would help as well. Instead of carrying a pump I use C02 cartridges to fill a replacement tire when repairing a flat out on the road. Two reasons for that, much smaller and lighter, and much quicker inflation.
Of course a C02 cartridge is good for only one flat, so if you screw it up, you're SOL! That's why I always carry at least 2. Well almost always. That's where the planning comes in....the planning that I obviously didn't do this time. As to practice, I think I also may need to go to a different device to deliver the C02 because with my current wheels there is barely enough stem sticking out to get the "chuck" applied properly. That's what happened to me yesterday. The device slipped off as soon as I started to inflate the tire, and within half a second the cartridge was empty. Damn!
Fortunately I was only about 8 kms from home, and my dear brother-in-law Mark brought my pump out to me. One thing I do always seem to remember is my phone, thank goodness.
As to the ride itself it was sluggish, but other than the flat, uneventful. I certainly didn't feel ambitious and told myself it was okay just to get through it. I managed to get my 140 kms in, and then followed it up with a 7 km run/walk. That went not too badly as well.
Tomorrow I will try for another long run/walk, and then take it easy for the rest of the week. Probably a few real easy sessions and maybe a long swim, but generally I think it's wise to rest up for a few days before the race next weekend, if for no other reason than to feel rested, and gain a bit of confidence. I did this race 3 years ago in a time of 5:08, and this time around I will be happy with 6:30, as long as I feel in control. Holy cow! We shall see...
And one final note for today. I had my blood work done on Friday and the doctors office called me today. He wants to see me, and I know exactly why. He wants me to take more drugs for my thyroid. He's a persistent guy and I think I'm gonna let him win this round. I just struggle so much with the idea of having to take medication for the rest of my life. It just bends me the wrong way! But of course my wife is on his side as well, so I might as well just give it up and do what he says.
"Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future."---Arnold H Glasow
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is."---Yogi Berra
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Peter
Of course a C02 cartridge is good for only one flat, so if you screw it up, you're SOL! That's why I always carry at least 2. Well almost always. That's where the planning comes in....the planning that I obviously didn't do this time. As to practice, I think I also may need to go to a different device to deliver the C02 because with my current wheels there is barely enough stem sticking out to get the "chuck" applied properly. That's what happened to me yesterday. The device slipped off as soon as I started to inflate the tire, and within half a second the cartridge was empty. Damn!
Fortunately I was only about 8 kms from home, and my dear brother-in-law Mark brought my pump out to me. One thing I do always seem to remember is my phone, thank goodness.
As to the ride itself it was sluggish, but other than the flat, uneventful. I certainly didn't feel ambitious and told myself it was okay just to get through it. I managed to get my 140 kms in, and then followed it up with a 7 km run/walk. That went not too badly as well.
Tomorrow I will try for another long run/walk, and then take it easy for the rest of the week. Probably a few real easy sessions and maybe a long swim, but generally I think it's wise to rest up for a few days before the race next weekend, if for no other reason than to feel rested, and gain a bit of confidence. I did this race 3 years ago in a time of 5:08, and this time around I will be happy with 6:30, as long as I feel in control. Holy cow! We shall see...
And one final note for today. I had my blood work done on Friday and the doctors office called me today. He wants to see me, and I know exactly why. He wants me to take more drugs for my thyroid. He's a persistent guy and I think I'm gonna let him win this round. I just struggle so much with the idea of having to take medication for the rest of my life. It just bends me the wrong way! But of course my wife is on his side as well, so I might as well just give it up and do what he says.
"Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future."---Arnold H Glasow
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is."---Yogi Berra
Love
Peter
I'm with Roo on on this and you might be surprised how much better you feel.
ReplyDeleteDitto!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, gail