Summary: Show Notes: Episode 071<br> Today on The First 40 Miles, micromanaging is a terrible strategy for bosses, and nanomanaging is even worse—but does it have merit on the trail? Then, 5 ways that you can nanomanage your little domain. Next, on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a lightweight solution to cooking for a family. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, learn when to bring shallots, prime rib and crusty bread. And we’ll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from our good friend on the trail, author Donald Miller.<br> Opening<br> <br> * The Art of Nanomanaging: Anticipating, predicting, outsmarting and responding to external and internal conditions while on the trail<br> * External conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, altitude, light, terrain, wildlife) Sometimes we lose ourselves in the rhythm of the trail and forget that we’re out in mother nature’s territory. Nanomanaging means being cognizant of your surroundings.<br> * Internal conditions (thirst, hunger, body temp, fatigue, mental state, attitude, comfort) Sometimes we believe that we need to soldier on, when in fact, pain is the language our body uses to talk to us.<br> * Not about control, it’s about anticipating, predicting, outsmarting and responding to what’s going on outside of you and inside of you.<br> * Nanomanaging is about being present, responsive, and adaptable<br> <br> Top 5 Things You Can Nanomanage on the Trail<br> Your balance<br> <br> * How your pack is fitting?<br> * Four different adjustment straps on an internal frame pack: shoulder straps, sternum strap, hip belt, load adjuster straps<br> * Side to side load balancing<br> * Heavy vs. light item placement (heavy close to back)<br> <br> Your energy level<br> <br> * Stop for lunch, but not too long<br> * If you stop too long, you could cool down<br> * Food helps! Constant food so you don’t crash<br> <br> Your water level<br> <br> * Don’t think, just drink<br> * Drinking when it’s raining<br> * Check your perspiration<br> <br> Your pace<br> <br> * Nanomanage your pace based on terrain, weather, load, traveling companions<br> * 2 miles per hour is a pretty average pace—not your normal 4 mph on paved paths<br> * If you’re going uphill, slow it down and keep your steps small<br> * Picking up your pace on long flat stretches can make you feel great!<br> <br> Your thoughts<br> <br> * Don’t be too hard on yourself<br> * You’re doing great!<br> <br> SUMMIT Gear Review™: <a href="http://www.evernewamerica.com/overview-1/">Evernew Ti Nonstick Pot</a><br> Structure<br> <br> * Titanium<br> * Silicon-ceramic non-stick coating<br> * Silicone is not as durable with metal utensils, so be gentle—might be a good idea to switch to plastic utensils if you use nonstick cookware<br> * Rolled edges<br> <br> Utility<br> <br> * Titanium is famous for being rugged and ultralight<br> * However, that doesn’t give you permission to abuse your titanium gear or even expect the same performance that you get from your pans at home<br> * The pans you use at home have thin sides, and a thick bottom. This helps hold and disperse heat. With the titanium pan, it’s extremely thin and light, and it does not have a way to disperse the heat. Where the heat hits, that’s where it stays.<br> * Better to use this pot with a wide flame than a direct hot flame—especially when cooking instead of just boiling water.<br> * The Evernew Ti Nonstick1.9 Liter Pot, has graduated marks at 500, 1000 and 1500 mL<br> <br> Mass <br> <br> * Weighs 7.4 ounces (without stuff sack)<br> * Measures 6.5 x 3.5<br> <br> Maintenance<br> <br> * No direct high heat<br> * No “dry baking” (Cooking at high temperatures with no liquid in pot)<br> * Even our frying experiment using the JetBoil on simmer didn’t provide the dispersed flame needed to get even browning on all our doughnuts.<br> * Blackening on interior of pan<br>
