If you’re like me, pre-race nerves start to make their presence felt about two weeks prior to any fitness competition.
(This past Saturday marked two weeks from the Sun Multisport Cranberry Trifest in Lakeville, Mass. If you're just hearing about the event, it’s not too late to sign up –register here).
THIS IS COMMON – our minds are built to help us survive and an athletic competition surfaces our deepest primal feelings and emotions. But I subscribe to the concept that preparation is the best remedy for nerves. If you’re wondering how to calm those nerves and stay confident in yourself, reflect on the two aspects of your life you’ve no doubt made sacrifices around during your training: