I’ve come to the conclusion that for me races are the exams which make all the revision (training) worthwhile
I always wanted to enjoy races and I just don’t! I enjoy doing well, basking in the glory of finishing and feeling like I’ve really achieved something.
If I do well at an exam I often keep it to myself but feel a sense of inner pleasure that I got a great mark.
I think I once remember a pro ?Andy Potts saying a similar thing. He loved the training and essentially tolerated the race to get the prize.
I guess this is why I’ve always found bum races so tough, it’s like doing all the revision and then turning over the exam to see you revised the wrong stuff!
I always wanted to enjoy races and I just don’t! I enjoy doing well, basking in the glory of finishing and feeling like I’ve really achieved something.
If I do well at an exam I often keep it to myself but feel a sense of inner pleasure that I got a great mark.
I think I once remember a pro ?Andy Potts saying a similar thing. He loved the training and essentially tolerated the race to get the prize.
I guess this is why I’ve always found bum races so tough, it’s like doing all the revision and then turning over the exam to see you revised the wrong stuff!