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Reader to Reader: Race-day nerves
By Catherine Lee on 09/07/2007 09:11:50
How do you deal with race-day nerves? Here are your suggestions
?" – HelenlizYour best answersOver-the-counter remedies can ease the physical symptoms It’s nice to know I am not the only one who suffers with pre-race nerves. I too have to go to the toilet several times before a race, which has the tendency to leave me hungry
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Sound Mind, Sound Body: How to Beat Pre-Race Nerves
By Andy Lane, Ruth Emmett on 01/11/2010 12:34:58
Professor of Psychology Andy Lane explains how positive thinking can improve performance
You've trained wisely and eaten well - but you just can't shake those pre-race nerves. So how can you work on mental preparation? To find out, I teamed up with researchers from Sheffield, Oxford, Manchester, Reading and Wolverhampton universities
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Q+A: How can I overcome these pre-race nerves?
By Hal Higdon on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Ive been running for just over a year and have recently started entering races. The thing is that as soon as I stand on the start line, Im always overcome with nerves. I feel queasy and my legs shake, and Im sure this is affecting my race
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Mind Over Matter: Race-Day Psychology
By Alice Palmer on 22/07/2009 12:32:09
From pre-race nerves to the final kick, channel your brainpower into peak racing performance
screwed on to make sure you've got the best chance of race-day success.The Night BeforeOne of the keys to racing success is having clearly defined goals to aim for. Before you even pin your number onto your top, figure out what you want to get out
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Beat Your Racing Fears
By Bob Cooper on 22/11/2011 10:00:00
Blitz those race-day nerves and shine with confidence at your next event
The Fear: Tackling Hard HillsThe Fix: Put it in PerpectiveIn a race, focus on the fact that the hill makes up a tiny percentage of the race distance, advises running coach and former Boston Marathon winner Lisa Rainsberger. To conquer your dread
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Race SOS: Feeling Sick
By Courtney Johnson on 10/01/2011 14:32:45
Feeling sick during or after a race is common but you're not entirely at the mercy of your troubled stomach
Cramping, gastrointestinal (GI) distress, nausea, vomiting: sometimes a hard workout or a tough race is memorable for all the wrong reasons. You may think these reactions are part of the endless joy of being a triathlete but there are steps you can
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Ultimate Marathon: What if...(Two days before)
By on 20/04/2012 10:00:00
How to deal with every marathon eventuality: The two days before
The Two Days Before The Marathon...You cant sleep You should expect nerves to disrupt your sleep on the night before the marathon, so aim for a long nights sleep two nights before it instead. On the night before the race, eat early, and relax
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Liz Yelling
By on 16/04/2010 17:38:42
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answered your marathon questions live in the forums
you are three to four weeks out from race day. Q. On runs of longer than three hours I tend to cramp up badly - can I do anything to combat this? EgilaustinsdadA. Cramp can be a number of things. It can be nerve-related (so could be worth getting your
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What Went Wrong?
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:35:06
Throughout your running life there'll be races that you'll look back on and think, “What the hell happened there?” Here are the answers to a few of those head-scratching scenarios
negative impact on your performance. But you can beat race-ruining nerves. Firstly, make sure youve done the training. If you know that youve done the hard work, you can be confident going into a race. Secondly, get race experience. The more races you
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Ask the Experts: Marathon Mental Strength Q&A with Dr Victor Thompson
By on 16/04/2012 10:07:43
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 psychologist Dr Victor Thompson answered your questions about achieving your goal in your spring marathon
. Expect nerves. They will build in the lead up to the race, then dissolve once the run starts.Q. If there was only one piece of advice you could give, what would it be and why? I ask this because I know from past marathons when you're really tired your
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