I have a race tomorrow and this whole season I've been concerned about my time during the race instead of focusing on places and actually getting in to the thick of the race. Any suggestions on how I can forget about time and concentrate solely on trying to win (or place well)?
Maybe counterintuitive, but I like racing by time rather than speed (minutes/mile). I’ll look down at my watch at 10 minutes and think...ok, only 5 more minutes of running rather than thinking I’ve got a whole ‘nother mile to go.
OK, so sit and kick. Hang with the leaders until the last 100 m if you have top end speed. Or the last 800 if you think you will get outkicked by your opponent. Watch the way Rupp races if you need reference.
rick sanchez wrote:
OK, so sit and kick. Hang with the leaders until the last 100 m if you have top end speed. Or the last 800 if you think you will get outkicked by your opponent. Watch the way Rupp races if you need reference.
^ great way to run a race, 800 and up. Let them do the work and make ONE bold move to the lead and out kick them, using those arms too.
Don't wear your watch to race
Just to clarify, it's a 1600m race on the track. And yes I don't wear a watch and I try to sit on the pack, but how can I remind myself while I am racing that I don't care about the time?
Maybe remind yourself the goal of a race is to win or place as high as you can, not be concerned about time.
You sound like a very weak racer.