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Mental Focus in the BIG DAY
Going the full distance in a marathon....You'll need your mind as much as your body to get through. Stay mentally focused during your run.
Use your mind - Even though your body does the work of running, a focused mind can improve your running performance.
Stay relaxed - Do this by self-talk and mental tricks, such as breaking up the distance into smaller segments. eg tell yourself "take it 10km at a time" Focus on each segment separately.
Coach yourself with comments like "relax and flow", "keep it steady"
Use imagination. Visualize yourself running fluently crossing the finishing line and successfully completing the race.
Concentrate - It's OK to let your mind wander at times, but practice bringing it back into here and now. Focus on your pace, your breathing, or the weather. Tell yourself Pain is only temporary, Quitting is forever.
If all else fail, yes you can try singing Frank Sinatra "My Way", And now, the end is near;And so I face the final curtain.My friend, I'll say it clear,I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.I've lived a life that's full.I've traveled each and ev'ry highway;And more, much more than this,I did it my way. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Way_(song)
but last year at SCSM07 botak way was to ate it out and spit it out " I wanna that F*$#@&$* Finisher's T even if I have to crawl to the finish line. oh yes, oh yes that's me! i did it my.... way!"
I assure you, it works!!!!!! Guarantee!
May strength and peace be with you on the big day.