I coach two talented high school runners (one female, one male) who share a common problem: frequently, mid-race, they will experience a panic attack that causes them to stop. Later, they will report that they felt like they couldn't breathe. I am 99% certain the barrier to their success is psychological. Looking for tips in coaching them effectively. Thanks.
Stumped Coach wrote:
I am 99% certain the barrier to their success is psychological.
Suuuurrrree. Whatever you say.
They need to just run and think nothing.
Runninghard123455 wrote:
They need to just run and think nothing.
So coach them to clear their mind, or what? Assume these kids are generally anxious people to begin with.
Bumping in the hopes someone has ideas. Thanks.
I think it could be exercise induced asthma, did they tell you what the panic attack feels like? Most of the millennial runners today are weaned on
GMO and genetically modified Rx's, a whole shebangs that has decimated
the middle age crowd. Millennial's for the most part are too fragile.
I can see it now, your two runners having their panic attacks and a cloaked
ship (UFO) over them?
First Officer: Captain the two millennials are reactive to the chemicals.
Science Officer: Good lordy miss cloredee.