Lifestyle

10 Things That Will Happen at the First Event of the Season

Which of these have you experienced?

The pre event niggle

Sam thought about taking a 'pre-ride can't sleep selfie' to add credibility to her excuse
We have to get up at WHAT TIME? (Image: REUTERS/Phil Noble)
You can't always ride your best, and be at your fastest
If I stretch EVERY day until the event, maybe it'll go away?!
Taking your resting heart rate can be very useful
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Ready for the off..
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Photo: Stephen McKay
You did it!

The pre event niggle

Up until now, you’ve been completely fine, no niggles, pains or odd sensations. Then suddenly, you find that your knee is tingly, or your calf feels tight. Very often, this is just your nerves playing tricks on you, and it will probably disappear on the start line.

If you’re really worried, try incorporating some of these anti-inflammatory foods in the lead up…