Originally Posted by
milliWatts
Yeah. I have known a number of elite, and a few world-class, athletes over the years. My experience has been that most of them did not know/appreciate their genetic gifts. They all seemed to think anyone could be like them if they just worked hard. Made me want to smack them in the head.
If you race long enough you will develop strengths that others consider "gifts". Use these to minimize losses in your weaker areas (my repeat power is *****), and to crush when the time is right.
With any luck the finish of your event will be tailored for your strengths, so you go home feeling like a champ, and not a chump.
