Race Day Mindset
Kim discusses the distinction between managing anxiety and leveraging pre-race nerves to enhance performance. She highlights how different personality types approach success and failure, urging athletes to redefine their sense of identity and broaden their definitions of success. By understanding that each race can serve a unique purpose, runners can focus on maximizing enjoyment and personal achievements rather than being solely outcome-driven.In this clip
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258. Professor of Kinesiology Kim Dawson on Managing Pre-Race Anxiety
Related Questions
How does fear hinder success as discussed in the episode 258. Professor of Kinesiology Kim Dawson on Managing Pre-Race Anxiety and the clip Embracing Race Day?
As an athlete, how can I address performance anxiety and self-esteem if I feel like my team is quietly disappointed in me, and I'm losing confidence despite my skill and track record, as discussed in the episode 210. Triggers, Pressure, and Stress: Addie Bracy, CMPC on How to Train Your Mind and the clip Overcoming Race Expectations?