Why it isn't a good idea to (always) train with men

[Dianyla]

This is totally funny. I definitely needed that on my recent fishing trip when I was on the boat for 12 hours without only 1-2 stops.

Every time I've been out fishing there is usually a 5-gallon empty paint bucket along... Or, you do the "dangle over the side without capsizing" trick.

[Lenusik]

Yeah, we had a bucket, but I still was not comfortable using it with two guys on the boat, plus it was rather wavy.

[dobielover1]

I've used a freshette for years while hiking, you never know who's going to pop up on the trail at a bad time....it took a few times to figure out how to relax, but I take it with me whenever I'm doing anything outdoors now.

[WrensMom]

it took a few times to figure out how to relax

Yeah, I actually practiced at home in the bathroom a few times before I used it in the field

[kelownagirl]

Wow, I've never heard of that - very cool! I want one!

[Kitsune06]

There are several threads here already on the 'travelmate'...

in terms of training-

I have to agree- guys have way more power output... but when riding with the GF, she just HAMMERs it... I mean, I've been biking longer than she has, but her endurance is still *way up there* and once she warms up, no man is going to hold her back. ugh. *envy!*

[Geonz]

Overtraining is overtraining, whether it's 'cause you're riding with the men or whatever.