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[RC] Rocks, Hills, Weather, OH MY! - terre

Excellent post, Tammy. You said:

I think that quite a few riders choose these days a ride to go to that has minimum challenges time after time.

I think the concept of "challenge" says it all. The same applies to the recent discussion of 100 milers--the question appeared to be "why do them"? It ought to be--"once you're succeeding in 50s, why would you NOT do them?" Why keep doing something at a level you are already succeeding at? Why not challenge yourself with something harder/longer/whatever?

Perhaps the problem lies with the concept of "success". We seem to have become very focused on accruing points and miles; rather than risking a pull by taking on a greater challenge, we want to stick with what is safe. The feeling seems to be that there is a 'stigma' attached to 'failing', but not one attached to never trying. But this is so wrong!--not just for us as athletes, but as people! The vast majority of our growth and learning experiences come from the 'bad' times, not the good ones--and the good times are so much sweeter by contrast. The more 'challenging' the ride-- whether it be terrain or weather or distance--the greater the feeling of accomplishment at succeeding; and even our 'failures' are something to be proud of when they come from trying to hit a higher standard.

terre


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