Self Doubt Before Your Race

"Doubters don't win, winners don't doubt." Quote cited by Sebastian Kienle before winning Kona Today we lead with that quote and get into the concept of being optimistic with a healthy dose of respect. We also look at expectations created in a vacuum and putting your brain into a pressure cooker. Sometimes all you need is a little glimmer of hope. Find that and be in the moment. We look at the importance of resilience and patience in your race. This is one day and at the bottom line you have to have your wits about you on the run and be willing to fight for 12 rounds.   Topics: IF we did ever have a sponsor, who would it be?? Nutrition talk for IMWI Sebastian Kienle on doubt Run fitness doesn't matter without bike and run fitness The pro who won Kona on less than 20 running miles per week Reasons to be confident Find your glimmer of hope The mind needs to be in the moment If you're totally confident, you're likely overtrained  Mike's college baseball analogy on quitting When we put our brains in a pressure cooker Expectations you've created in a vacuum  The hill is smaller in person The race is One Day Optimistic with a dose of respect  Mental and emotional strength on race day Your ability to be resilient is what matters Be excited to do this!  Compounding stress Be mentally and emotionally willing to fight You have to have your wits about you on the run T2 should be when your walk-out song starts 12 rounds … every 2 miles is a round Having tremendous patience  Accidental distractions  Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected] www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com