The psychology behind confident racing

The feeling of tossing and turning in the bed the night before the big event with those demons rearing their ugly heads is something that we have all experienced. Following your training program is a great way to build the physical stamina and physiological changes required to perform on race day. The one thing that it can struggle to really prepare you for is the mental fortitude required. The big question lies in how do we overcome this pre-race anxiety and mentally fortify ourselves with belief?

There are many causes for these pre-race demons. You may be questioning your ability to finish the race or be worried about crossing the line last. Other causes for the pre-race anxiety may be fearing not hitting your goal time or succeeding to the level that you believe you can. The following four tips can help you build self confidence and belief.