In my yoga classes I ask people to identify their intention before the beginning of their yoga practice. Same goes to a race. I truly believe you should know your goal before you race. What are you racing for? Is it the beginning of your season and are you trying to gauge where you are at (my goal for instance)? Are you racing to set a new PR? Or are you racing to finish and accomplish for yourself.
I see endurance sports as a race against SELF. It truly is about you and remind yourself that, when people start passing you! At least that’s what I tell myself. The goal is to stay healthy, avoid injury and feel good.
