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Winning the unwinnable: Life lessons from RAGBRAI

July 24, 2023 • Ericka Thomas • Season 3 • Episode 129

Just for fun!

Here are my top ten ways to win something as unwinnable as RAGBRAI.

Strangely they are applicable to pretty much every area of life as well.

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Winning the unwinnable: 10 Life lessons from RAGBRAI

Just for fun!

My top 10 life lessons to win something as unwinnable as RAGBRAI

10. Know yourself AND your equipment.

9. Take care of your skin.

8. Gut Check. Get your food right so you can enjoy yourself.

7. Deep water dive. Hydrate hydrate hydrate + electrolytes . (Beer doesn’t count)

6. Pick your style.

5. Training for your journey.

4. Comfort with discomfort

3. Adjust your expectations.

2. Stop & smell the roses.

1. Ride your ride.

Winning the unwinnable is about giving yourself the best chance to succeed and enjoy yourself while you’re doing it.