How to get in an aggressive mindset before a race?

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9 years ago 04/20/2015 6:07pm EDT

I've only had it happen once or twice, and its been when I've PRed in the 5k and 800m run.

I always get very nervous before my races and feel very timid and not strong throughout a race. When I did get in an aggressive mindset, it made me feel very strong, and possibly what you guys describe "pure hate" as.

But how do I channel this so I can use it when I want to? What gets you guys jacked? I really need to start racing mentally stronger, as my body is there (workouts show it) I just need to run the times now.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 7:45pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Bump. I'm in the same boat as you. My fitness is there but my race times are behind.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 8:04pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

find a man you want to kill or a woman you want to love

...and then create obstacles from getting to them

9 years ago 04/20/2015 9:20pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Snort some creatine and get in a tough Xfit workout. Flex on the starting line.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 9:31pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

That guy just f***ed your b****

9 years ago 04/20/2015 9:35pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

If you have to ask a question like this on the internet then there is no hope for you. You may have lucked out once in a 5K and possibly a second time in an 800 but those performance are in the past and you are clearly a total Bronie.

Take up a new hobby Susie.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 9:37pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Pre-race music that gets you pumped up and angry. My choice is metal. I use it to get angry when I go lift, wish I had done it in my racing days. I'm a really up beat person, so I tried to be positive before races, but nerves always got to me too. I've since found that anger, even if slightly artificial, is a great focusing emotion.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 9:50pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Look for any of the (not yet deleted) discussions b/n Vent and Deano .. that'll get you pumped.

For music, "Holiday", by Madonna is really invigorating. Turn the bass up extra loud.

I also recommend reading.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 11:18pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

"Superstar" by Lupe Fiasco gets me jacked.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 11:27pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Take part in any conversation on Letsrun.

9 years ago 04/20/2015 11:47pm EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Serious answer: be itching to run on race day.

That means less training volume, but enough so the speed is there leading into the event.

Look up my favorite from back in the day, Rollins Band 'do it.'. Some Distillers, Minor Threat, JFA are good too. Too many to choose!

9 years ago 04/21/2015 4:22am EDT

re: Troubledrunner

I was about to say that you should not have sex for a week before the race, but then I remembered that Letsrunners don´t have sex, so my advice will be that you shouldn´t jerk off for a week before the race.

9 years ago 04/21/2015 7:43am EDT

re: Troubledrunner

A day before the race take 30-60 min to go over the course and just lay back on your bed or whatever and envision it in your mind. Imagine the start line and go through the entire race in you head. This will help ease your nerves so that on race day you can relax and get pumped up to race. I like to not listen to any music until right before the start then put on my current favorite pump up song.

9 years ago 04/21/2015 8:03am EDT

re: Troubledrunner

Learn how to look forward to racing, instead of dreading it.

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