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Saturday, April 4, 2009
How to prepare for a big sporting event #1 Preparation is essential to success in any big sporting event. Physical and mental preparation are the key components to a good performance when show time rolls around. All athletes handle these steps differently, physical preparation depends on what kind of event, and mental preparation is specific to every athelete individially. Physical preparation differs from event to event and each athlete should know how to train properly to prepare for the pending event. Hydration and sleep for the days before an event are essential. Also it should be noted that on the day of an event an athlete should never lounge around all day trying to "conserve" energy. They will find themselves much more tired then if they get out and stay busy until event time. Even walking through a mall is adequate, just something to prevent a lazy mindset. Mental preparation is very unique to each athelete and should be taken very seriously. The older an athlete gets, the more they reailze the power of mental preparation and a positive appropriate mindset. If an athelte has any sort of superstition or ritual this athelete should follow this ritual and not worry about what people around them are saying or thinking. It should be noted that these rituals are not to become more important than the event itself, but superstition and ritual ensure that the athlete is preparing for the event and starting to get mentally ready. Positive thoughts should always be running through an athletes mind, and whatever that athlete needs to get motivated, that athlete should do regardless of judgement from those who see them prepare. Reading quotes or articles that inspire, listening to music or just being around the venue itself often inspire athletes to perform at their best. Often times even an injured athlete can overcome the restrictions of the injury by preparing the mind to tell the body that "it can, and it will". The power of the mind can not be talked about but rather experienced. Challenge your body with the power of the mind. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish. Immediately prior to the event starting an athlete should have no question if their body is ready or not. A mental state should be achieved where the athelte is committed to the task at hand and all the world around should slip away for this desired time to compete. Getting in the zone where everything slips away and you allow yourself to become engulfed in the moment is a sure sign that an athlete will perform at his or her best. by Dudesy (helium.com) GERALDINE ONG (: succeeded at 4/04/2009 06:59:00 PM. |
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