With each new season there are learning experiences and times adjust your preparation, mental focus and other habits to create a better arena for personal performance.
This weekend the sprint was a disaster and distance skate race satisfactory. Physically I felt very tired and without some quick reaction and snap I needed in the first-day sprint. While the second day was better it left much to be desired.
After reading through Terry Orlick's Sports Psychology lessons, I once again found myself refocusing on distraction control, positive visualization and to only focus on factors within my control. Although these seem obvious, I had strayed from my performance plan. This was a great lesson for me to have early this season.
The photo is Mt. Albert Edward backlit by a setting West Coast sun. Thanks to Rick Morson and Dave Battison for helping with the Mt. Washington Camp.
Signed,
Mind and Matter
oucha! Keep your tips straight... and work through it! :) You race again this coming weekend right?
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