Re: staying awake

["Whitney Bass" <bass@bigsky.net>]

> 
> In a message dated 2/25/00 9:12:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
> carolheard@mcsi.net writes:
> 
> << This may be a simple thing for all of you really energetic, hyper
riders
>  out there, but I've been wondering......On the mountain type 100 mile
>  endurance rides (is that what is called the "technical" ride?) How do
>  you stay awake?
>  Do you just run on adrenaline? Sleep on the horse & hope that it doesn't
>  spook out from under you? Grab a quick nap? Realize that the
>  front-runners probably don't have that problem, but what about the rest?
>  Any ideas? >>
>
I only have to really fight sleep when it's late into a 100 and we're
having to walk for a length of time (usually due to the footing, etc.). 
So, usually I'll get off and walk (as long as in doing so, it doesn't slow
us down any more) or I'll start singing, etc.  It's also helpful to be
riding with someone, so you can rely on conversation to help keep you
awake.  Then, once it's possible, get back on your pace -- it's usually
easier to stay awake when traveling at higher rates of speed.  


 
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