Since I'm doing a triathlon this week, I've been researching inspirational articles to motivate my training. Last Sunday, a week before the race, I encountered the 1.5 mile hill that I will be biking during the triathlon. I rode up it to get the feel for the race. There I was, crying in vain for my mommy, my head filled with all sorts of negativity. I imagined all the other bikers being in much better shape and what their dust would taste like as they passed me. I thought my lungs were going to explode.
Before reading the attached article, I was in the process of developing anxiety about going back to that hill. Who would choose to be in that much pain again?
After reading the article my attitude shifted. These concepts can be applied to any challenge, focus on the positive, have some helpful quick phrases handy for inspiration and do the mental preparation along with the physical to get ready. Now I'm psyched to get out there and ride! Enjoy! What’s Missing From Your Training?
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