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PRDo THIS on race day ⬇️
Racing is a time to show off your hard work in training but most people dread racing or aren’t able to get into the right mindset. Here are some mental tips to help you go out and perform well when it counts
1️⃣ Nerves are good
Nerves mean you care. Use the adrenaline from the nerves to go out and maximize your performance. Remember EVERYONE else is nervous so don’t think it’s only you. Take a breath in these moments and remind yourself why you are doing it
2️⃣ You have nothing to lose
Go into races with no expectations. Just go out, compete, run hard, and leave it all out there. The results will take care of themselves. This ‘nothing to lose’ mindset was one of the main reasons I was able to continually drop time in college
(It’s good to still have goals and a race plan just don’t fixate too much on that during race)
3️⃣ Be confident
You’ve put in the training and done the hard work, now is the fun part. You get to show that off. Be confident you have the ability to go out and run that goal time. Believing in yourself to go do it is the first step. Keeping a training log and looking back through all the training you’ve done is a great way to build confidence on race day
4️⃣ Mindset is everything
Nerves and excitement are the same feeling. You have to trick your brain into feeling excited. Your mind is the only thing holding you back from going out and running your best. Your body is trained and ready. This is when positive self talk mantras come in handy (refer to my “5 Things To Tell Yourself On the Starting Line” video)
Remember, the best races come when you relax and let if flow. Follow for more!
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