Josh
#dailymission since I began coaching this has become a bigger deal. I used to, when I was a wee little lad, kiss my biceps and jump up and down in the air. I still do the jumping thing, but not the... read more
#dailymission on June 24, 2012
How do you calm yourself before a really big race?
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6 people liked what Josh said
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#dailymission How do you calm yourself before a really big race?
Surround myself with friends.2 people liked what Karlee said-
Not get to the starting line too early and just try to enjoy seeing all the people. GoRun (and people like you!) have made racing welcoming to 10 minute milers like me.
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Sit silently and walk through the race and the transitions in my head (my big races have been tri's). :D
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#dailymission - go do a warm up.
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#dailymission How do you calm yourself before a really big race?
I'm usually pretty calm. I make sure to remember my training, and have confidence that I trained well enough to not warrant ... read more
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#dailymission How do you calm yourself before a really big race? I try not to think about the race until the last half hour. Then I work myself into a frenzy. I find I do less warmup with ag... read more
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I'm surprised the 5K makes you nervous. Those are easy for you. I don't get nervous before a 5K--I think because I've done so many. But for the 10K we did, I was very anxious. For me, if I get to the race too early, I have too much time to think about it. I need to get there and go.
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I wish I could do that. Unfortunately the meal plan in itself requires that I think about the race at minimum 48 hours before. Also all the crap you need to have sorted before a triathlon can't be put together that quickly. Ahh, if to be a runner. Shoes and your off. lol!
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I prepare. I just meant I don't work on my game face until a little before.
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#dailymission How do you calm yourself before a really big race?
I've found that most of life's questions can be answered one of three ways: 1. Jesus, 2. Beer, or 3. Sex. I'm going ... read more3 people liked what Jimmie said-
rofl! :)
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#dailymission "How do you calm yourself before a really big race?" Why would I want to be calm? Adrenaline is power, baby.
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#dailymission - How do you calm yourself before a really big race? Get up early. Eat my pre-race peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich. Run my warm up. Talk to people.
3 people liked what Mike said-
almost exactly the same here.
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there is no true calm before the storm. %^) especially if it's a race course i've never run.
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I'm with you on the early start :) I had a PB sandwhich and a banana before my 100 miler this morning... Good stuff!
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Very nice and inspiring thoughts!! My little boy will sometimes flex his muscles too so that thought made me laugh out loud!!
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