10-03-2006, 05:32 PM
I know you mentioned this, Gerald, but I don't think you're giving it as much credit as it needs: sleep.
You're a fast rider.... I know you're not lacking in the skills or brains departments. This mistake, like at Jefferson, is the result of underthinking/acting your environment. Not getting enough rest (or, at Beaver, any sleep) is like putting all of your mental reserves on the cross for crucifixtion. I don't want to sound too abraisive, it just feels to me like you're setting yourself up for failure.
As an athlete I learned to listen to my body really well. I know that when we were at Jefferson together I couldn't teach myself anything during the second session because I just didn't have the capacity to operate a bike that quickly AND learn a new track. My brain could only handle one thing at a time, so to speak... get enough rest, though, and it's night and day. RJ got my in the habit of getting prepared several days in advance - checklist and all - and I feel like that's really helped me. All i have to do when I get to the track is concentrate on learning. I know I'll have whatever I need in case things go wrong, and I'm well rested enough to really get good time in. If you get on the bike and you're not 100% then twisting your wrist isn't going to make anything better.. it's going t make them worse.
/preaching
How much damage was there to the bike? Got it all back the way it should be now?
You're a fast rider.... I know you're not lacking in the skills or brains departments. This mistake, like at Jefferson, is the result of underthinking/acting your environment. Not getting enough rest (or, at Beaver, any sleep) is like putting all of your mental reserves on the cross for crucifixtion. I don't want to sound too abraisive, it just feels to me like you're setting yourself up for failure.
As an athlete I learned to listen to my body really well. I know that when we were at Jefferson together I couldn't teach myself anything during the second session because I just didn't have the capacity to operate a bike that quickly AND learn a new track. My brain could only handle one thing at a time, so to speak... get enough rest, though, and it's night and day. RJ got my in the habit of getting prepared several days in advance - checklist and all - and I feel like that's really helped me. All i have to do when I get to the track is concentrate on learning. I know I'll have whatever I need in case things go wrong, and I'm well rested enough to really get good time in. If you get on the bike and you're not 100% then twisting your wrist isn't going to make anything better.. it's going t make them worse.
/preaching
How much damage was there to the bike? Got it all back the way it should be now?
When it comes to Ryan Jenkins, the story ends with me putting him in the wall.
2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
-Ginger
2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
-Ginger