Approaching Competition: Training, Mindset, and Reflection
Approaching Competition: Training, Mindset, and Reflection If you’ve ever read event descriptions and questioned whether you should sign up for the competition because one of the events is out of your wheelhouse, you're not alone. I’ve had countless competitions where I have read the event list and wondered if I would be able to complete an event. In this article, we will discuss how to plan for a competition, important elements to keep in mind, and creating a focus scope for your training. Planning for Success When you sign up for a competition, it is EXTREMELY rare to feel great about all five events. Most of us have one or two events at a show that make our inner-quitter scream. Here’s the deal: YOU AREN’T GOING TO WIN EVERY EVENT AT EVERY SHOW. YOU AREN’T GOING TO WIN EVERY EVENT AT EVERY SHOW. YOU AREN’T GOING TO WIN EVERY EVENT AT EVERY SHOW. Is it a poor mindset to have, or is it realistic? Sure, if you’ve been competing for 6 or 7 years and are at ...