Quote Originally Posted by bluedress
I find myself focusing on technique when the going gets rough because I find that it can usually be improved--especially at that moment ("smooth, light pedaling"). And anything thats gets me through the sticky point more efficiently--hey--I'll take it!

If you're going through hell, keep going.
~Winston Churchill
I can see how focusing on technique would really keep your mind "somewhere else".

Does anyone watch Survivor? Did you see last night's episode? Shane was using a piece of wood as a Blackberry and acting like he was calling and texing his family and friends. True, it was a bit *nutty* but he was doing what he could to keep his mind *in it* and it was his was to remove himself from the stress. Now, I won't take out a fake Blackberry on a long ride... but singing aloud might seem nutty to some.