Raymond Fitness

Nervous about your upcoming race? Even though I have been racing for many years, I still get Pre-Race Jitters. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is important to learn how to handle them in the right way so they don't take over your performance and turn your entire race into a ball of anxiety. Like with anything, practice makes perfect. The more you utilize your mind both during practice and in race settings, the better you get at keeping those butterflies under cont...rol. The mind is a powerful tool and it's important to not let your thoughts go to the "What If's". Instead, focus on the "I Am's". If you are interested in learning more read the article below for tips on how to overcome Pre-Race Jitters. Then try to apply these strategies to your race environment and you'll be surprised at how strong your mind really is and how the power of thought can really transform your performance.

It is important for triathletes, even beginners to follow nutritional rules and requirements to ensure that they maintain their health while also keeping pace during training and racing, particularly those that focus on endurance. When it comes to sports, you are what you eat. Its all about the right combination of nutrients in order to help your body grow stronger and recover adequately. Every athlete is different, which is why it is important to try different nutritional strategies well before an event to see what combination of foods work best for you to reach your highest energy levels.

Stretching your quadriceps can be considered as a truly profitable way of keeping those muscles and joints in shape, thus being able to walk or engage yourself in work-out programs without pain and with remarkably reduced chances of suffering an injury. It is beneficial particularly for those getting involved with more intense sports, the increased range of motion in their quadriceps is almost a necessity. Especially for runners and triathletes.

What are you waiting for?

Just registered for my first draft-legal National Championships. 1 month to stay focused, train hard and remain injury free. Really looking forward to this experience.