Why was Manisha nervous before the race?
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However, real “performance anxiety” is a reaction to stress or fear about the event that can cause excess tension. We think that pre-race jitters are a form of respect for the event you are about to engage in and part of the physical way your body prepares for the race....
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There are many reasons why athletes feel nervous before an event. Whether it’s your first race or your 50th, when you roll up to the start line or you’re standing on the beach waiting for your swim start, you’re probably going to experience some race-day anxiety. It’s normal to feel nervous when you’re about to take on a new challenge or about to tackle something important to you and you’re unsure of the outcome. These are situations when you may find yourself thinking:
What am I doing?
I don’t belong here.
I should have trained more.
What if I don’t finish?
What if I let my down my family/friends/teammates/sponsors?
The nerves you feel are a part of your fight-or-flight response. Your heart starts to beat a little faster and your palms get sweaty. It’s hard to focus, your breathing is shallow, your stomach is in knots, and you’re looking at the line for the bathroom wondering if you have time to go again before your race starts.
Usually race day anxiety comes from either not feeling prepared or putting too much pressure on yourself and when the event holds more importance to you, you will tend to increase that pressure even more. Of course there are things you can do leading up to the race to help you feel more confident and prepared going in, but here are 5 tips to quell your anxiety on race day:
1. Accept the Nerves
2. Reframe the Butterflies
3. Give Yourself an Emotional Boost
4. Stop Comparing
5. Stay in the Moment