I do! The mental blocks abound right now. But, frankly, I think some of them will melt once I see that I really am being successful. :) Give it a few weeks.
My nutrition goal for the next few days is to cut back on the carbs I eat in favor of some protein. For example, eggs instead of oatmeal and raisins for breakfast. (Maybe oatmeal and raisins for lunch? I don't have anything for lunch tomorrow. :)
I'm in "Thomas Hammer" typing this on their free internet and the song, "Dust in the Wind" just came on. I love this song. It makes me feel peaceful.
The run today was good. It was a bit frustrating, as they all have been lately, but we've been over that.
I have to skedaddle on home. I have to get early to work tomorrow to prepare for some classes. Students have even started coming in before school to hang out and take up my prep time, so I have to pre-empt them and get there even earlier!
Night all!
Liz
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You know Liz, Sports Psychology is a big deal and if an athlete learns self control, particularly their emotions in competition, they usually succeed at many other areas of life as well... ie chocolate emotional eating. The increased stress of competitions can cause athletes to react both physically and mentally in a manner which can negatively affect their performance abilities. This can happen during practice alike... they may become tense, their heart rates race, they break into a cold sweat, they worry about the outcome of the competition, they find it hard to
concentrate on the task in hand.
That's why sports psychology is such a big part of training and success...and in particular in the area of competitive anxiety. That interest has focused on techniques which athletes can use in the competitive situation to maintain control and optimize their performance. Once learned, these
techniques allow the athlete to relax and to focus attention in a
positive manner on the task of preparing for and participating in competition. As a new runner, you will learn these things as you go... just know, you are "normal" to feel the way you are feeling and that this too shall pass. To learn more about yourself in this area, try taking this test: http://www.pponline.co.uk/101Evaluations/sport%20competition%20anxiety%20test.htm
Hopefully the link will work for you.. if not, I have it on paper.
Keep on keepin' on, Liz!
Monica
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