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6/1/2015 1:28pm
6/1/2015 1:28pm
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6/2/2015 1:15pm
I am trying to finish on the podium this year. Last week there was another race and I was in a podium position during both motos but I just could not hang on (and just missed the podium unfortunately). The speed was ok but I just could not hang on fitness wise.
It is however not only physical fitness. I am trying to run a lot and do other exercises to improve my physical fitness. I however also notice a "mental fatigue". After 60% of the race, I have trouble making difficult jumps. When I am fresh, I can clear some of the tougher jumps on the track. However when I am getting tired then I have trouble to keep hitting that perfect line and then most of the time I get a big warning (bikes jumps out and I do not have the ability to get it back in line) and evidently I don't clear the jumps anymore (I just don't hit the gas all the way through but back off a bit).
A] Am I the only one with this "mental fading"?
B] How do improve my "mental fatigue" or does this improve together with my physical fitness? Or do I need to back off a bit and drop my heart rate or something?
It is however not only physical fitness. I am trying to run a lot and do other exercises to improve my physical fitness. I however also notice a "mental fatigue". After 60% of the race, I have trouble making difficult jumps. When I am fresh, I can clear some of the tougher jumps on the track. However when I am getting tired then I have trouble to keep hitting that perfect line and then most of the time I get a big warning (bikes jumps out and I do not have the ability to get it back in line) and evidently I don't clear the jumps anymore (I just don't hit the gas all the way through but back off a bit).
A] Am I the only one with this "mental fading"?
B] How do improve my "mental fatigue" or does this improve together with my physical fitness? Or do I need to back off a bit and drop my heart rate or something?
The Shop
I also read that Ginkgo Biloba (sp?) increases blood flow to the brain during vigorous exercise.
No, I'm not taking any pills or anything
Thanks Jeff, that's probably also a reason!
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL455D0CBF8B4C30E9
I also sign up for his mailing list, weekly they send out an email with different things to work. Pretty cool, it carries over to many things in life, not just motocross...
Believe it or not, your habits in everyday life play out on the track. Practice finishing. Do what you say you're going to do. If you say you say you're going to be somewhere at 5, don't show up at 530. You're mind knows you're full of shit, and its the same thing on the track. You may say you want to win, but its just another thing you say. If you're gassing you're not in shape or your diet isn't disciplined. If you're attention is on getting tired, it'll show up and a lot of guys mess with themselves instead of taking the pain. Your "strength" shows up after your tired, learn to like it and watch the labels you put on things.
Unless your racing at a high level, you probably just need to train and eat right, but good thinking is critical. Don't whine, don't complain and don't make excuses. "You've waited your whole life for today, what are you going to do with it"? That's the question.
If towards the end of the race is where you are struggling, I say you are getting tired and your body is telling you mentally that you don't have the strength to do that obstacle safely or continue at this pace.
There are no shortcuts, get in better shape and you will be able to go faster longer.
That is the beauty of the sport.
Pit Row
Everyone(well, most) is getting tired towards the end of the race. when you get tired and start to get caught, regroup for a sprint and reopen a gap. Seems like the other guy will usually give up when he realizes you're not completely gassed and they're really going to have to work for it.
Quote of the day!! Right on!
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