“Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.” – Laird Hamilton

We’re three weeks into the program, and you should be starting to find your groove running-wise. Now it’s time to start focusing on the mental side of your upcoming race.

Some things to consider:

– How familiar are you with the course?
– Is the course hilly, flat or rolling?
– What’s your race strategy?
– Can you do training runs on the course?
– Where can you go fast?
– Where is it likely to be hard?
– What clothes are you planning to race in?
– How are you getting to the course?
– Do you have any niggly injuries that need your attention before race day?

These are just samples of the many types of questions you can begin to ask to get mentally ready for race day. If you start to find some answers now, there will be fewer surprises come race day, and fewer surprises lead to more confidence.

During today’s long run, start to mentally rehearse your race.  Practice positive self-talk if parts of your run get hard today. Learn to be your own cheerleader.

Go you!