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Re: I'm a finalist!

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Originally Posted by Billfred
Lemme ask if anyone knows this--if I train for my 41.67 feet uphill, would I be training my leg to exert more force over a flat 41.67 feet, or to exert that same level of force over a longer distance?
Bill, good luck with this adventure. I'm not sure of the answer to this one (Physics was never my strong point) but I do know that when I practiced for my bicycle road racing days, I had great luck practicing on hills and I also practiced on a mountain bike which had more resistance, from the tires and also the weight.

When I had the course down on a mountain bike, I hopped on a road bike and it was awesome. I had less resistance to work against, so it seemed easier to navigate the course with, hence I went faster with less effort. (Always a good thing)

My advice to you: If you are indeed using razor scooters for the race, then practice with a heavier scooter with pneumatic tires and also practice on an uphill course. Don't forget to practice on a razor type scooter as well though, just so you can get the feel of that.

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