FOCUS ON FOOD

For the next bit, just less than two weeks, prospective Audax Riders should focus closely on getting proper rest, and on what they are eating. This is a time to make sure you are getting a good balanced diet. Don’t scrimp on protein. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Drink lots of water. And…

(This one hits me square between the eyes) You might want to taper down on the coffee or other caffeine products. Caffeine can make the stomach uneasy. Worse, it won’t be readily available for most of the day. Best to lower the dependency on the stuff now. Cold turkey on ride day could be pretty ugly.

This would be a good time to avoid all but the very lightest consumption of alcohol. The stuff dehydrates you, and has a general depressing affect on the body’s systems. We all want to be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the ride.

NOTES:
1) Have you let me know that you are going along?
2) Have you paid me yet?
3) Do you have any questions? If so, for heavens sakes use the comments feature of this blog to post them. I’ll answer as promptly as I’m able.