Tag: sport-psychology
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I have a 5k on Friday where I am the slowest seed by 20 seconds. I really do feel confident I am in shape to run 14:40 (even though my PR is 15:09). But that doesn’t mean I am not shaking in my boots…I guess my question is, how do I mentally prepare for a race like this? One where I am expected to make a big jump, I believe I can, but am still scared I can’t, because I haven’t yet.
~ MYLES, EAST COAST ~ This is The Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park. For many climbers this is their “sub-14:40.” Dear Myles, I am answering your question sitting in the NAU tent at the Big Sky Conference Championships. So, wise advice from true experts on this topic is readily at hand! I will share…
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How can you best incorporate visualization into daily life/ training?
~ KROCKY ~NAU athletes Maggi Congdon and Alex Carlson at the NCAA Indoor Champs this weekend. January cut cold and bright outside the office window when the athlete and I met to talk. They told me about their years developing in Africa. The spoke of the groups, the focus and the beautiful, remote villages at…
MENTAL PERFORMANCE 