Vodcast: Winning mental strategies

ASICS PRO Team sports psychologist Dr Victor Thompson shares top strategies for setting targets, beating race day nerves and debriefing after the event.

Whether it's a 5K or a spring marathon, your first race or your fiftieth, Dr Thompson's tips are a recipe for race day success.

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Vodcast: Handling post-race emotions


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