preperformance routine

Mental Moment-being prepared

Written by on April 10, 2012

success

A routine is not necessarily something that begins right before practice, competition or a workout. It’s something that you want to get in the habit of thinking about the day or night before. A good routine includes motivational techniques, increasing or decreasing anxiety, use of positive self talk, mantra’s and incorporating imagery. It is a good idea to practice motivational techniques, increasing or decreasing anxiety, use of positive self talk, and using imagery in your everyday life not just for practice or an event (practice, competition or a workout). It is important to get used to thinking about your goals, breathing … Continued

I am running a marathon and I am so nervous

Written by on March 19, 2012

Marathon-Finish-Line

You arrive at your Marathon. Why is it that some people are jogging, some are in their own world listening to music and seemingly pondering something, and others, you overhear, are stating how nervous they are? The first two groups of people are probably preparing themselves for the marathon by getting into their zone. Do you fit into that last group? Do you get really nervous before a marathon? Butterflies? Upset stomach? Increased heart rate? Rapid breathing? The majority of runners will most likely fit in the last group so I am going to give you some tips by helping … Continued