Quote Originally Posted by DebTX View Post
I only use a mantra when riding up hills
Well, again I usually don't use a mantra. Going up hills though, I just sort of get my head into the rhythm and motion of my body - a regulated in-tune cadence that is comfortable. If or when it becomes painful, I sort of do a visualization of getting myself to the top..well, then, I do sort of say things like "it will feel so much better when I'm at the top"...."another mile and it will be over"... "when I get to the top I'll be going down, not too much longer"... "this pain isn't too bad"...