Today we’re talking with Dr. Simon Marshall, one of the leading experts when it comes psychology of exercise, about how to manage the anxiety and psychological stress well all face during races

These mental stresses can drastically impact our performance and, maybe even more importantly, sometimes make the act of racing itself so stressful that it stops becoming fun.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the exact strategies you can put into practice today to overcome mental fatigue and stress during racing.

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Handling Anxiety on Race Day