Next on your pre-race checklist is mental preparation. Mentally rehearse the events of the day- (warm up and the race). Visualize the course and rehearse different race scenarios. Warming up on the course is very helpful to your mental preparation. You can look at a map and you can draw your own map with important details ( downhills, uphills, mile marks, and any specific landmarks).Using a car or bike you can preview the course before your race. Watching an inspirational movie the night before the race will help you get focused and inspired ( Chariots of Fire, Running Brave, Breaking Away, Jericho Mile, American Flyer ,Four Minutes, Fire on the Track- Steve Prefontaine Story,1989 Tour de France, 16 Days of Glory, Olympic highlights .)

Gerry Geraghty
Coach Endurance Fellowship