It is hard to believe that the race starts in exactly two months from now. Training is coming along well and have some big training rides scheduled in April and the beginning of May. These big training rides include 24 hour rides and a 36 hour race-simulation ride where I will ride and sleep as if I was participating in the race. Support crew is still being recruited for these training rides.
There is still a lot to be done before arriving in Oceanside, CA for the race start. Equipment to secure, support vehicle logistics, shipment of equipment to Crew chief, and of course fundraising for the race and for NAMI. Please consider a donation through our secure server at: www.nami.org/raceacrossthewest/racedonate.html.
Preparing a music playlist to try listening to music on the longer training rides to hopefully distract me of thinking too much. Upbeat tunes and some of my favorites makes up the list so far. Race rules allow for riders to listen to a music device with headphones only in one ear and the other earbud either cut off completely or permanently taped and tucked into your jersey.
Focusing on the nutritional aspect of the race now. Finalizing my nutritional needs and what "fuel" that I'm going to be using. The nutritional needs include an intake of around 8000 calories per day. This is going to include electrolyte drinks, Perpetuem (a liquid meal in a bottle), and solid foods including bagels, fruit, yogurt, pizza, pasta, amongst other items.
Stayed tuned for more updates as the race gets closer!!
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