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The NovDec Countdown

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halfpint Nov 2020 9:17pm, 14 Nov 2020 33,145 posts	Quote Pin halfpint The fear? Yes I’ve spoken to lots of people about that. The problem is the fear is irrational (well to some extent fear of drowning is rational) and when it comes it is really difficult to control. I know what I need to do I just haven’t been able to yet. In terms of the leadership thing I need to look into it as the first level is possibly do-able.
Sharkie Nov 2020 9:23pm, 14 Nov 2020 16,831 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie Do it, do it, do it! I totally understand the fear thing. I have it high jumping. I'm not going to hurt myself but it 'could' happen. And once a fear kicks in its hard to displace it. But with capsizing is it like falling off a bike or a horse - good to actually do it (the falling) then you know you can survive it? Am interested!
Mazlin Nov 2020 7:36pm, 15 Nov 2020 9,308 posts	Quote Pin Mazlin I actually don’t understand how communicating with a horse works, HP. Or why they put up with it. It’s a really odd thing to be doing, when you think about it... If you practice capsizing loads of times would that help? (I think it’s an entirely rational fear, but that’s probably not helpful!)
halfpint Nov 2020 7:40pm, 15 Nov 2020 33,157 posts	Quote Pin halfpint Ok I am formulating a plan which does involve capsizing a lot in a graded way, i.e. without spray deck, then with, then increasing how long I spend under there before I get out. I’ve started this process before but then not done it over enough sessions to really kill the fear. I am already trying to recruit a couple of club coaches to do some sessions with me.
EvilPixie Nov 2020 7:42pm, 15 Nov 2020 20,311 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie Have you watched/ read the horse whisperer Maz? Amazing how he can take a wild unbroken horse and be riding within under an hour
Mazlin Nov 2020 8:55pm, 15 Nov 2020 9,311 posts	Quote Pin Mazlin I saw him doing a demo last winter Pixie (pre-plague!) - it was REALLY impressive.
EvilPixie Nov 2020 9:08pm, 15 Nov 2020 20,314 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie Truly amazing
Dr PhFleecyD Nov 2020 9:26pm, 15 Nov 2020 51,333 posts	Quote Pin Dr PhFleecyD My kids laughed when I told them about your horse being furloughed, Maz Behind on my writing. Stupid marking! Nearly done though
EvilPixie Nov 2020 9:29pm, 15 Nov 2020 20,316 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie Rest day today Just housework with much sitting and resting
Rosehip Nov 2020 9:32pm, 15 Nov 2020 18,583 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip ditto EP most of today spent nursing a poorly dog Have targets, but they're not as important as other things right now