Initially I had said I'd get to explaining kedging. Well here it is:
"Sailing ships, becalmed and threatened, sometimes had to resort to kedging to get out of trouble. The captain would have a light anchor, (kedge) loaded into a long boat and rowed half a mile away or so. The longboat crew would set the anchor and everyone back on the ship would pull like demons on the line, literally hauling the ship to anchor. Then they'd do it again . . . Sounds like a lot of work, but maybe it's worth it if it's the only way to overcome a tide that's pulling you on to a . . ."
". . . . it is our view that you have to do a little kedging now and then to keep yourself motivated." Plan for something that is beyond your ability, (like an athletic event or trip), train hard to get in shape to handle it. Then savor the pleasure of actually experiencing the satisfaction of the accomplishment.
My first kedge, needless to say, was the time trial to Kim and Harry's, (41 km.) When I began cycling in May of 09 getting to and from the Post Office was all that my legs were willing to do.
So. it worked. I'm now setting myself up for the next kedge. Well, it may be the next selected kedge, but maybe not the next one completed. There'll have to be a lot of non "physical type" prep as well in this one. Including finding a companion willing to trek in the Grand Canyon (it's a mile down and 20 degrees F difference top to bottom), with me for three nights or so. I'll keep you updated on the planning for this one.
Hey I thought I was your Grand Canyon companion?
ReplyDeleteHarry
You are. (I'm responding to SILH)
ReplyDeleteI had written this awhile back and had forgotten to post it. I'm countin' on you and looking forward to you being my partner. From my perspective it'll be brilliant. From yours, you'll be saddled with an old over the hill fart.
I'm lookin' forward to it. You'll be puttin' up with me. I'll be havin' fun.