Who else loves a good autumn reset? I don’t know what it is about autumn for me but it really motivates me to pause, take stock and assess where we’ve been, where we’re at and my future goals in all aspects of life. I get really nervous about sharing videos like this one, I guess because it’s also my profession, rather than just a hobby. But I have put my big girl brave pants on and have decided to do a few more human-based videos over winter.
So here goes…..First up my stretching routine. I love having a set routine because it acts as a continual assessment tool, I know how it normally feels so if anything is different it’s super easy to flag. Autumn is where I usually plan my own training more rigorously, as the horses are having an easier time. It’s where I focus hard on improving my areas of weakness and I feel motivated to be ready for next year. Don’t get me wrong, I train all year, but especially during the season I am more mindful of letting my body recover for rides, and as I’m riding more, there is less time for the gym.
I have a ‘regular’ stretch routine and I have a pre-ride stretch routine. I think any routine gives my brain the opportunity to quiet down and focus on the task at hand. So while I stretch before I get on, I go over my goals for the session, like spiraling 20m circles for schooling or multiple transitions on a hack. Does anyone else have a pre-ride routine that sets your body and mind up?
Beth Endurance 