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DSmith posted 3 years ago.
The best advice I can give is to trust in yourself. You have done the training.
I used to get knots in my stomach before every race until I realized I was doing this for fun. During training I used to always try to figure out how quick I should be able to finish the race, this usually stressed me out so I changed my gameplan to just go out and have fun and enjoy the day. Not all of the knots, but most of them went away.
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Tribro posted 3 years ago.
I'll second D's advice. Just have confidence in your training and remember to have fun.
There's a few Sports Psychology articles in the training section. Some good tips in there for preparing mentally for the race.
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/sports-psychology/index.php
Much of the nerves (at least for me) is not knowing whether I've forgotten something or am unfamiliar with the course, stuff like that. So if you practice a couple transitions at home and prepare a list of stuff you need to bring with you (some ideas for stuff: http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/gear/pre-race-gear-check-000244.php) you be more confident and comfortable going into the race. If possible I'll also ride and run the course a couple weeks prior, or at least drive it the day before just so I know what it looks like. That usually helps as well.
But remember, just have fun and 90% of the other participants are just as nervous as you.
Alright I've trained all winter. The bike is tuned and lubed. I'm ready. I know that. So why do I still have this knot in the stomach feeling?
I'm racing my first race, a duathlon here in Delaware, on Saturday and despite all the preparation, I'm still haveing those doubts that I'm sure alot of others have gone through.
Any adivce?