tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post5045451230731703747..comments2023-05-23T08:43:49.830-07:00Comments on This Blog Is Now Hosted At GaryRobbins.ca: The Fine Line Between Race Successes and FailuresGary Robbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822369954547608581noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-53664771804388380992014-05-10T09:29:09.288-07:002014-05-10T09:29:09.288-07:00Tim B, you're absolutely right, and though eac...Tim B, you're absolutely right, and though each person finds a different path to success I too am meticulous in my preparations for running 100 miles. Last year Julien and myself shared a crew in Japan and they commented on how both of us had put so much into our pre-race planning. I think that's a huge component of the mental conditioning around tackling 100 miles as well. It needs to make sense in your head before your body can fight through the motions.<br /><br />GRgarobbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576460882167758106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-51415361708862059552014-05-09T22:33:09.973-07:002014-05-09T22:33:09.973-07:00Last year I started taking my preparation much mor...Last year I started taking my preparation much more seriously. It paid off and I am improving it this year.<br />I've heard that Julien Chorier is meticulous at race prep. Some commentators don't associate that with his success, but it is related.<br />There's a lot of decisions you can make ahead of the race. I like to write them down and review them several times leading up to the race, maybe even put a note in a drop bag as a reminder. Problem is you don't know what better planning is until you experience it (same goes for better training).<br /><br />Good luck. See you on Mtn Hwy. Tim Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496779260663746375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-67844967716911931672014-05-09T22:29:54.042-07:002014-05-09T22:29:54.042-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tim Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496779260663746375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-63203361408360127612014-05-06T08:42:45.036-07:002014-05-06T08:42:45.036-07:00Interesting points, Gary. We middle-of-the-packers...Interesting points, Gary. We middle-of-the-packers have it much easier, I think. For instance, when I travel to a more-competitive field I have less stress, knowing that I won't be anywhere near the front and just being consistent and steady are my main goals (Miwok last weekend, for instance). At a local event where I might be top-20 (that's a high place for me), then I feel the added pressure of running around people I know (and whose relative speeds I can guess, within reason). The jet lag and health factors are pretty consistent for everyone, IMO, but putting those mental stresses out there for us to read is much appreciated. Thanks. <br /><br />Best of luck in bringing those numbers down over the rest of the year! LukeDhttp://seekingultra.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-33947629775673130162014-05-06T07:57:33.411-07:002014-05-06T07:57:33.411-07:00Awesome analysis, Gary!!Awesome analysis, Gary!!D. Landryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613359045161648425noreply@blogger.com