The start line
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Sam thought about taking a 'pre-ride can't sleep selfie' to add credibility to her excuse
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We have to get up at WHAT TIME? (Image: REUTERS/Phil Noble)
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You can't always ride your best, and be at your fastest
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If I stretch EVERY day until the event, maybe it'll go away?!
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Taking your resting heart rate can be very useful
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Image: pescetarianrevolutions.wordpress.com
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Ready for the off..
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Image: pixgood.com
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Photo: Stephen McKay
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You did it!
The start line
You’re at the start line – ready to go! Try not to set off before the whistle/flag/other.
For the first couple of minutes your heart is pumping super hard, harder than it really should be for the amount of effort you’re actually putting in. However, it’s not long before you settle into a rhythm…