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    Relaxation Techniques in the Pits

    I'm having a really hard time making myself relax and keep my stress level to a minimum when I come off of a session.
    I'm constantly thinking of mistakes that I made, and how I can improve them (or just beating myself up over having made them in the first place).

    Essentially, I'm working 15 minutes on, 15 minutes in the pits. I need to find a way to 'woooosaaaaah' myself.
    I ride so much better when I have friends in the pits and I was totally distracted between sessions... but I can't rely on having someone there all the time.

    Ideas?
    the kat may be the gixxer's retarded cousin, but she's a hefty broad... and i do loves me some girth between my thighs.
    # 99 HYPERSLOTH RACING
    [02 gsx750f][03 cbr600rr]

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    Work on ONE problem at a time. Get a copy of Keith Code's "Twist of the Wrist" book or its equivilent, my favorite is Reg Pridmores "Smooth Riding". I've got, and have read almost all of them. Use the time between sessions to make notes (I write them right in the book) and use them as a reference as needed in the future. Breathe. Don't make work out of it, it's supposed to be fun! Are you having fun yet? Don't try to ride fast, ride well, and the speed comes as a result of your skills...and from what I have seen and read here, you have the skills, they just need to be "developed". Practice, practice, practice. Stay with it!

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    • #3
      Music always seem to relax me during any stressful moment. On your down time pop in your tunes. When I was younger, believe it or not, those chinese medicine balls use to work well.

      What also work for me is those foam stress squeezy things.

      I hope it helps.
      -Fire Is Good, It purifies the Soul.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by superbike View Post
        Work on ONE problem at a time. Get a copy of Keith Code's "Twist of the Wrist" book or its equivilent, my favorite is Reg Pridmores "Smooth Riding". I've got, and have read almost all of them. Use the time between sessions to make notes (I write them right in the book) and use them as a reference as needed in the future. Breathe. Don't make work out of it, it's supposed to be fun! Are you having fun yet? Don't try to ride fast, ride well, and the speed comes as a result of your skills...and from what I have seen and read here, you have the skills, they just need to be "developed". Practice, practice, practice. Stay with it!

        Good Call!!!. Break down the issues into smaller manageable pieces that you can address one at a time.
        Sex Panther cologne -- 60% of the time, it works every time

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        • #5
          hahaha, right now there are so many little manageable pieces that it's becoming one big mess. joys of starting out
          the kat may be the gixxer's retarded cousin, but she's a hefty broad... and i do loves me some girth between my thighs.
          # 99 HYPERSLOTH RACING
          [02 gsx750f][03 cbr600rr]

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          • #6
            Between sessions I stay hydrated, so use your imagination what my second priority is. Eash session I check my tire pressures, and look for any problems that vibration may be wreaking havoc on the bike. Check the oil and fill it with gas, every session. Why? The bike is the same at the start of each session, no surprises. Depending on the type of tire you're on, warmers may be appropriate, again, no surprises. I hope I am not being condescending in any regard, I just don't know how experienced you are at the racetrack...

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            • #7
              any advice is good advice, and i take no offense to any of it =)
              the kat may be the gixxer's retarded cousin, but she's a hefty broad... and i do loves me some girth between my thighs.
              # 99 HYPERSLOTH RACING
              [02 gsx750f][03 cbr600rr]

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              • #8
                I will say this, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off is an aggressive schedule, not enough time for an old guy like myself. At most of the events I go to, they have three sessions per hour, 20 minutes each. It's nice to look up your (or they look you up) trackcoach/instructor for imput/ideas or suggestions from them. I need that time to visualize and think about what I just did and what I'm going to go do next session.

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                • #9
                  i was running more than that last night.
                  my coach wanted me on the entire night. i just couldn't do it.
                  i was running with the novice to work on my entry speeds and such, and then going out with the race group to work on my speed and being comfortable in pack riding
                  the kat may be the gixxer's retarded cousin, but she's a hefty broad... and i do loves me some girth between my thighs.
                  # 99 HYPERSLOTH RACING
                  [02 gsx750f][03 cbr600rr]

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                  • #10
                    I've only done a couple of trackdays, but it helps me relax visualizing what I am gonna do right the next session, not what I did wrong in the previous one. Oh yeah, and walking around talking to strangers and making new friends.

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                    • #11
                      <-- socially retarded.
                      the only time i end up talking to guys at the track is when i bat my eyelashes at them to unload/reload my bike. (don't judge me, if you had boobs, you'd do it too)
                      the kat may be the gixxer's retarded cousin, but she's a hefty broad... and i do loves me some girth between my thighs.
                      # 99 HYPERSLOTH RACING
                      [02 gsx750f][03 cbr600rr]

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by kat_kitten View Post
                        <-- socially retarded.
                        the only time i end up talking to guys at the track is when i bat my eyelashes at them to unload/reload my bike. (don't judge me, if you had boobs, you'd do it too)
                        I've already judged you as "one of those"

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                        • #13
                          When you get back to the track let me know how you did and if any of the above techniques did or did not work for you. Good luck sweetie.
                          -Fire Is Good, It purifies the Soul.
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                          • #14
                            i'm hitting an intermediate/advanced riders track night tonight. should be good and stressful. will let ch'ya know tomorrow =)
                            the kat may be the gixxer's retarded cousin, but she's a hefty broad... and i do loves me some girth between my thighs.
                            # 99 HYPERSLOTH RACING
                            [02 gsx750f][03 cbr600rr]

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                            • #15
                              Morning, kat_Kitten has your bikes suspension (springs, preload & sag) ever been adjusted for your weight, or is the bike at the "factory" settings? Your turn-in issue may be as a result of your bike having to much preload on the shock, as I am guessing your much lighter than the "average rider" that the bike was set up for at the factory. Do they have a "suspension expert" at the track? Usually for a small fee, they can make these initial adjustments, with you on the bike. After the initial adjustments are made, go easy until you "feel" the difference the adjustment has made. Usually an initial set-up takes only 15-20 minutes.

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