.Quell the butterflies with these tried-and-tested strategies to beating race-day nerves.Smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster (non-subscriber preview).Race-day bliss - eight keys to racing perfection.Avoid these mistakes with our must

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’d like to is always disappointing and the bane of being a sports person. It’s easy when you’re fit and healthy, it’s when you get into difficulties that it really challenges you mentally.My coping strategy when injured was to listen to the experts. I

.What are your strategies for pushing through the pain barrier?Positive thinking and keeping our minds active can reduce the sensations of pain, so I try to focus on my technique when I’m swimming, cycling and running. I also think of those less fortunate

but your tanks are empty. Your training was spot-on and your race was going well so what happened? Your nutrition strategy was wrong, that’s what, and now your body is making you pay. It has happened to the best, but the best learn from their mistakes. It