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Discipline and Sacrifice

December 8, 2012

Everyone knows that racing (of any sort) requires some level of discipline. What few realize is the type of discipline it takes to be good, and what sacrifices you make.

- You deny yourself comfort. If the muscles in the legs don’t hurt somewhat, it better be the day of a race or the off season.
- Do not eat whatever you feel like eating. Only appropriate foods see you through the training planned for the day.
- Intervals are mentally obliterating. Which is why you check your mind at the door before going into the red repeatedly.
- Sometimes you get up at 4:30a to ride because your competition might sleep in and thus give you that final edge you need to win.
- 20 degrees and darkness in the winter doesn’t slow the approach of the season. Getting out the door is painful, but necessary.

 

Add that up and what do you get? Maybe a win, maybe nothing. Discipline does not guarantee results in cycling, it simply brings it into the realm of possibility.
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