These are definitely good points for relaxing on race day. Stress can be an event killer. I am not a fan of comparing to professionals though. These people have handlers and planners and sponsors and support that most of do not have. It is someone else's job to limit the stress on these athletes. Likewise, for many of us, it takes a week of work to pay for some of these races, maybe more so if it's a destination event. We need them to go smoothly since we have so much of our limited resources invested.
From a coaching perspective, this is the single biggest service that I offer. I want my athletes to know that even if raceday isn't perfect, we will be well prepared to adjust and have a good day.
These are definitely good points for relaxing on race day. Stress can be an event killer. I am not a fan of comparing to professionals though. These people have handlers and planners and sponsors and support that most of do not have. It is someone else's job to limit the stress on these athletes. Likewise, for many of us, it takes a week of work to pay for some of these races, maybe more so if it's a destination event. We need them to go smoothly since we have so much of our limited resources invested.
From a coaching perspective, this is the single biggest service that I offer. I want my athletes to know that even if raceday isn't perfect, we will be well prepared to adjust and have a good day.