What's the Worst Pre-Race Decision You've Ever Made?
Being in Lake Placid reminds me of how incredibly smart people, when wearing neoprene and/or spandex, can be really really not smart. So FESS UP TIME...what did you do that you, now, can't ever believe.
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My worst idea? Shaving my legs 24 hours before my second Ironman due to severe peer pressure. Man, that race really REALLY hurt! 😱
~ Coach P
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Deciding that expired bottles of Ensure “can’t be that bad to drink.”
Trying some Hammer Soy protein powder for the first time race morning. I couldn't pass a portaloo all day. 😫 After the race I texted a friend and asked if he had ever tried a Soy product. He replied killers don't eat Soy 🤣
I was on the run for IMWI last year and at the special needs area I usually take a caffeine hit. I decided not to and 20' later I felt it. I was actually yawning. Never again. If I am not taking caffeinated gels, I will be hitting the 5 hr energy for sure.
I'll tell you after this weekend, since every race gives me a chance for more stupidity...
Using the BASE Performance Hydration at IM Canada last Sunday when I've never trained with it. I think that contributed to my feeling nauseated the majority of the run.
@Scott Imlay that stuff was HORRIBLE. I couldn’t even stomach it at the sample table in the expo!