How does one find time to train? What about how to get that new set of carbon wheels,money for races, hotels etc. The answer... home projects! These are like money in the bank.
Home projects are usually identified by the cyclists significant other.Cyclists themselves are way too busy training to be hindered by leaky faucets, replacing tile etc.Once identified it is important not to jump on these right away as this would have detrimental impact on the cyclist's training/race schedule.It is also important not to let these continue in their state of disrepair as the significant other may choose to hire a contractor. The hiring of a contractor can have a serious negative impact on the cyclist budget.To put this in perspective 1 contractor/day=a set of wheels.
The timing may take some trial and error but once determined will have positive results for both the cyclist and significant other.
Example: Backsplash for kitchen cabinets
Issue:
Significant other identifies the need for a tile back splash in July.
Negotiation:
Cyclist points out this is prime training time for cross season. Both agree to postpone to after cross season
Followup:
Once cross season is over backsplash is intalled and significant other is ecstatic that something has gotten done(now is the time to ask for a new set of wheels etc).
I hope this bit of info helps. I have included photos of back splash
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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2 comments:
have you been consulting with Andy? he's working on the floor in the "breakfast nook"... it's only been about a week, he should have it done in about another week... ;-)
That's some great advice. All thou personally I have not been very successful at working this angle.
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