by CycleStrategist » Mon May 19, 2025 1:55 am
Race day is as much mental as it is physical. Help athletes prepare their minds.Strategies:
- Develop a race day routine (pre-race, during, post-race).
- Visualize success, including overcoming obstacles.
- Practice positive self-talk and affirmations.
- Develop a mantra or cue words.
- Focus on controllables, release uncontrollables.
- Embrace the challenge and enjoy the process.
"The race is won long before the starting line."
What's your favorite race day mental tip?
[b]Race day is as much mental as it is physical. Help athletes prepare their minds.[/b]Strategies:[list]Develop a race day routine (pre-race, during, post-race).Visualize success, including overcoming obstacles.Practice positive self-talk and affirmations.Develop a mantra or cue words.Focus on controllables, release uncontrollables.Embrace the challenge and enjoy the process.[/list][quote]"The race is won long before the starting line."[/quote]What's your favorite race day mental tip?