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08-04-2006, 10:01 AM #1
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"Sharing the road means getting along, not getting ahead" - 1994 Washington State Driver's Guide
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08-04-2006, 12:53 PM #2
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Have fun, be safe, and race hard!
I always tell folks not to have friends come to spectate the first few times you race. You'll be nervous enough without them there, nevermind the additional pressure of wanting to do well for your friends. While cheering is nice, you have no idea of what the outcome will be. If you don't do well, it might be embarassing to you. And if your friends aren't there, you'll have fabulous stories to tell them!!!
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08-04-2006, 01:05 PM #3
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good luck and have fun! your gonna do great!
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08-04-2006, 02:01 PM #4
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Good Luck! Have Fun and Be Safe!
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08-04-2006, 07:23 PM #5
"Breathe, Stupid!!" :)
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Right on, Jeni! You'll love it -- and even if you don't (as IF!!) at least you gave it a try.
I wrote a paper for my pysch class last semester on how athletes stay focused during competition, what negative influences lessen performances, and how to overcome them. Basically, what it comes down to is being aware of all those factors that seek to bring you down, or just simply having "mental toughness". Concentration IS all that!!
Outside distractions do play a factor in breaking an athlete's concentration, so I tend to agree with Velogirl. Leave your cheering section at home (or stash them in a place where you can't hear them during the race) and tell them to not approach you beforehand. You'll be nervous enough!
So, I wish you good luck and "mental toughness". Oh and remember, speed rules.....and girl racers ROCK!!!
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08-05-2006, 02:23 PM #6
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Good luck, and have a blast!!
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08-05-2006, 03:20 PM #7
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How did it go?!
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