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A R N S W O L D :
"Before going to sleep two nights before my race, I visualize
myself going through all of the steps that I take on race day. This
includes what I’ll eat for breakfast—oatmeal and a piece of
peanut butter and banana toast. The visualization process gives
me a plan of what I want to accomplish and helps me feel less
anxious."
This technique can be used for
any sport. Juliet Arnswold, a
track and field athlete who
specializes in the hurdles, has
utilized visualization to help her
mentally prepare prior to a
competition. Arnswold
visualizes herself arriving at the
meet, running through her
warm-up and then visualizes
her entire race, from start to
finish including the time she
had hoped to attain.
Images can make or break a
performance. Instead of leaving
competition to chance,
visualization can help prepare
you for success. How does a
bodybuilder use visualization for
their upcoming show?
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