Sports: Psychology: Mental Training - Train Your Brain

Mental training tips from an elite triathlon:

• Have a mantra and/or a special song to repeat 
• Keep a bank of positive mental images
• Practice visualization beforehand
• Break the race up into smaller, more manageable segments
• Remember that training is about learning to hurt
• Get people to support you
• Mentally recall inspirational people 
• Consider racing for a cause that is bigger than yourself      

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CNN - Chrissie Wellington