RACE DAY - Keep your head in the game
Niki Fitzgerald knows that success or failure in her next marathon will come down to the ABCs. To win the mental side of running races, the 34-year-old psychologist from Toronto always sets three different goals, ranging from the best-case scenario, her A goal, through to an acceptable finish, or her C goal. By doing so, she always keeps her head in the game.
“If you’re training for a race, or you’re actually in the race, and you’re really close to achieving your goals, you have to tell yourself: ‘Okay, legs, just hang on; we’re almost done,’ " she says.
To read more of Niki's Tips read the full article here on the Globe and Mail
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