being lazy never got anyone anywhere. i was going to say i've been all talk and no walk recently, but in fact i have been all walk, to the amusement of my comrades. nor does looking up cycling online equate to training, but i did chance upon this fellow's journey in 2005. here is his (somewhat sarcastic) list of tips and hints. and he ain't the only one.
two things worth mentioning, and then i'm off, regardless of how much my legs hurt.
1. a guy i know has currently set out to complete lejog in 9 days with his girlfriend. after battling with a popped tire, an exploding spoke, rushing cars and torrential rain, they got stuck 1100ft in the highlands, with 50mph winds and incessant rain and had to call it game. which is a total pity but i'm glad they're safe.
2. LB suggested that i cycle from the top to the bottom, rather than the other way around (so, JOGLE instead of LEJOG). i hear from most that in order to avoid massive headwinds, you want to cycle up, despite the mental incline of going 'north'. but given the news about the above mentioned adventure, perhaps getting the highlands out of the way first would be a better idea...
i don't know anymore.
altogether it sums up: i'm beginning to question whether doing this alone was really the best option. at least i'd have more motivation to train, a buddy to get me past the really difficult bits, and call it quits when my insane determination drives me over the edge. more on this later, i gotta run.
jf
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