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Just got a shipment of Powerbars just in time to head to Estonia for my next bmx contest! Any one out there from Estonia?
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The first BMX stop of the Dew Tour was amazing. Powerbar had a great representation there! And I qualified!
GOALS
I think that setting goals helps me progress. Making a definate decision to achieve a goal somehow makes something impossible seem attainable. I must contsantly search for motivation and inspiration from my peers to find a source for my goals. I've found that as I begin to compete against my childhood heroes that it becomes difficult to look up to them. Professionals that I onced idolized, I now sit face to face in the heat of competition. Where do I look for inspiration now? I used to look at real life competitors to try to emulate their ability. But now as a top competitor, I need to look further. It is up to my imagination to create my next BMX trick. There is no one left to copy. No one except my dreams. What ever the mind can image and believe, It can achieve. (that rhymed, unitentional) - Ben Snowden
Summer Heat
It is hot! Summers in southern California get so hot that I have a whole different practice routine and nutrition diet. I feel that the strengh I gain training in the summer makes the rest of the year a breeze! If you haven't altered your habits to beat the heat, here are a few things that I do that you should try: 1. New Schedule. During the summer I schedule my training during the coolest parts of the day. To me that means 5 AM call time. To make up for the early rise, I nap during the hottest hours of the day. 2. Twice the sweat, triple the liquid. During summer I hydrate all hours I'm awake. Not just during the hours I'm training. In addition to water, replenish the electrolytes that you lose in sweat. Powerbar gels are great for this. 3. Stay in the shade. Anytime possible stay in the shade to avoid heat exhuastion. While riding my BMX bike I rest under a tree in between runs. I hope that helps! Let me know if you get the great results I did. Ben Snowden
Comfort Zone
The comfort zone can be my best friend and my worst enemy. When I'm at home practicing I need to push myself to get out of my comfort zone. I need to keep myself in check on a daily basis to keep a competitive edge and to keep progressing with new tricks. However, when I am out of town competing, I need to search to find my comfort zone. It's the zone that brings me back down to earth and makes me forget about the crowd, forget about the anxiety from the competition, forget about injuries, and allows me to focus and relax as if I'm alone practicing in the comfort of my own backyard. When I'm on the road, it is extremely important to maintain the same eating schedule as when I've been at home training. It's just as important to make sure I've packed more than enough Powerbars to keep me fueled the same way I did at home. When my body is in the comfort zone, I can get my mind in the comfort zone! Then I can focus on the prize!
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