I talk my way around the track through my sessions, mostly giving myself reminders and admonishments, though I do mix in the occasional soundtrack humming. Most common things are: "Holding on too tight". "Damn"! "Use your legs". "Ahh, an instructor. Chase 'em and see if you can get in a groove". "Whoa, fast one! Not keeping that one in sight for too long". I can't be the only one who does this.
I's say that you aren't alone in doing the talking in your helmet while on the track, but.........you might be the only one I know that admits it!
"Oh there goes a coach...i'll chase him...i wonder if his line is going to be different (he was on an R3 i was on my R1)....is he going to brake...he must brake...oh shit" as he scoots through the same corner at 30-40mph faster than me. "i wonder how this will end" "not bad" "POWAAAA"
I think talking to yourself in your helmet is some what normal.............I start to get concerned when I get replies
I'll admit it.. Only problem, I'm thinking it, so now I need to add. Say it out loud and breath. SAY it dummy so you can breath more. DachshundUberAlles (would love to hear the story behind that name) You left out, how in the heck did he hold that line. Doing great, OK was doing great until I was passed like I was standing still.
I don't verbally talk in my helmet, but I do talk to myself in my thoughts. My mouth is too busy breathing.
Working back from current to origin: I've only ever had Dachshunds. Dachshunds are German in origin. German national anthem adopted by Weimer Republic in 1922. Line from poem written to commemorate Emperor Franz birthday in 1841. Basically translates to "Dachshunds, above all else".
Well thanks, learn something new everyday.. My grandmother was German, hot little temper she had. Only food she made I liked was German potato salad.