What is mental strength? Is it the ability to visualize your competition? Is it the ability to have complete concentration? Is it faith and hope? Does God play a role in your mental strength? If I had the answers to some of these questions then I might have an advantage against my competitors. You are probably wondering why this is an important enough topic to bring up on my blog. Well let me indulge your curiosity...
I have found in the past few weeks that mental strength is a quintessential part of elite athletic competitions. Mental strength separates the elite athletes from amateurs. Every athlete who competes is strong; they lift weights, run, bike, row and train at a very intense levels but when it comes to race day the athlete who can handle the overwhelming pressure and expectations of themselves and others meets and exceeds their goals. Sheer power just isn't enough. If you are an athlete ask yourself this question: What happens when you hit the wall? Do you crumble or do you override the pain? I like to think that I can override the pain!
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