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8 Replies Last post: Jun 8, 2004 11:20 AM by Guest  
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Jun 4, 2004 1:39 AM

The Mental Side of Running

I was wondering what everyone thinks about as they go to the line for a race. Like how does everyone prepare themselves mentally for a really big race?
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1. Jun 4, 2004 3:49 PM in response to: Guest
Re: The Mental Side of Running
Think about the fundamentals: Breathing, proper motion, rythm, keeping the right pace.
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2. Jun 4, 2004 9:04 PM in response to: Guest
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i personally dont think about running at all. I get a song that i can move to and let the song take me through my run. But that's just me.

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3. Jun 6, 2004 4:11 AM in response to: Guest
Re: The Mental Side of Running
i am kind of like race4sport,
I get a kick *** song that keeps a beat with your pace of the race and visualize my entire race in my head! who i need to run with, what time i am going for, my splits! i think about what i want each split to be and what my goal is. If i can believe in my head i can do it, then i can!!
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4. Jun 7, 2004 8:24 AM in response to: Guest
Re: The Mental Side of Running
I really don't know my mind kind of goes blank before I race
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5. Jun 7, 2004 9:44 AM in response to: Guest
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I just submit to the next 12 laps
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6. Jun 7, 2004 7:08 PM in response to: Guest
Re: The Mental Side of Running
quote:<HR>Originally posted by MindoverMatter:
I just submit to the next 12 laps<HR>

i would think that with a name like "mind over matter" you would have something a little more philosophical to say...
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7. Jun 7, 2004 10:35 PM in response to: Guest
Re: The Mental Side of Running
I think "Refuse to lose."...but in the same sentence, "Run smart, though."...I concentrate on getting out, getting good position, and usually the pre-race strategy I thought through beforehand.
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8. Jun 8, 2004 11:20 AM in response to: Guest
Re: The Mental Side of Running
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Professor:
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Originally posted by MindoverMatter:
I just submit to the next 12 laps<HR>

i would think that with a name like "mind over matter" you would have something a little more philosophical to say...

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I dont know but I think its a good philosophy. By Submitting, to the next 12 laps. Those laps are what you are comitted too. Nothing else, total submission to the task. Thats when it gets good.
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