Gear ratio is defined as the relationship between turnover and output or the rate at which the legs turn compared to the distance traveled or progress being made. The more adept at traversing life's demands and earth's or man's obstacles we become, the more gears we acquire. A single geared engine has little value in an action packed life. Today's events demanded digging into the lowest gear in order to maintain motion. Anything higher would've run the motor at an unsustainable rate failing to meet distance objectives. As an all wheel drive human, it is imperative to maintain all wheel drive capability by traversing a variety of different surfaces, carrying different loads, and traveling at different speeds and different intervals. The ideal execution involves delivering the most effective and efficient amount of torque that will deliver enough power for movement while maintaining traction. Wheel slip can mean the difference between winning and losing or life and death. Torque control is an art, once mastered creates a rhythmic flow through the most viscous and obstructing morass imaginable. Forethought, although a natural response to anxiety and anticipation, should be eventually be jettisoned for faith in the ability for the well-trained machine to adapt like the borg do to ill-tuned phasers. Amateurs make the common mistake of overlooking traction, applying maximum torque, and impatiently spinning their wheels and wasting energy. Experience with the dirt wins the off-road race. Tower climbs with variable resistance imparted by the chain stress the transfer case, splitting power four ways, maximizing efficiency as evidenced by speed and ultimately preserving the amount of oxygen needed by the carburetor. The beach march was an exercise in low heart rate/high lactic acid endurance. Constant resistance prevented recuperation as would riding a bicycle uphill or rowing above tolerance levels for an extended period. The invitation to quit or slow pace to manageable levels is forever present. It used to make me nervous. Now I won't start without it.
Gear ratio is defined as the relationship between turnover and output or the rate at which the legs turn compared to the distance traveled or progress being made. The more adept at traversing life's demands and earth's or man's obstacles we become, the more gears we acquire. A single geared engine has little value in an action packed life. Today's events demanded digging into the lowest gear in order to maintain motion. Anything higher would've run the motor at an unsustainable rate failing to meet distance objectives. As an all wheel drive human, it is imperative to maintain all wheel drive capability by traversing a variety of different surfaces, carrying different loads, and traveling at different speeds and different intervals. The ideal execution involves delivering the most effective and efficient amount of torque that will deliver enough power for movement while maintaining traction. Wheel slip can mean the difference between winning and losing or life and death. Torque control is an art, once mastered creates a rhythmic flow through the most viscous and obstructing morass imaginable. Forethought, although a natural response to anxiety and anticipation, should be eventually be jettisoned for faith in the ability for the well-trained machine to adapt like the borg do to ill-tuned phasers. Amateurs make the common mistake of overlooking traction, applying maximum torque, and impatiently spinning their wheels and wasting energy. Experience with the dirt wins the off-road race.
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