I feel that my best performances over the years have been under the guidance of coaches that have won my trust & heart. I have strongly believed in their training programs but most importantly I have felt that beyond any doubt, they have believed in me.
"Belief, a psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true".
That trust isn't limited to coaches, however. Teammates, training partners, and friends throughout the years have made the difference between good seasons and unforgettable ones because there is something about not wanting to let these people down that keeps you fighting when you want to give in or give up. Runner's edge posted this picture the other day, and in the caption, they wrote, make sure that that someone IS YOU! It reminded me of what a very wise man (my high school XC coach) once told me: "If you believe 1/10 of 1% of what I believe in you, you are going to surprise yourself (and a lot of other people)...but not me. I know what you are capable of".
"Belief, a psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true".
That trust isn't limited to coaches, however. Teammates, training partners, and friends throughout the years have made the difference between good seasons and unforgettable ones because there is something about not wanting to let these people down that keeps you fighting when you want to give in or give up. Runner's edge posted this picture the other day, and in the caption, they wrote, make sure that that someone IS YOU! It reminded me of what a very wise man (my high school XC coach) once told me: "If you believe 1/10 of 1% of what I believe in you, you are going to surprise yourself (and a lot of other people)...but not me. I know what you are capable of".
| "If you believe 1/10 of 1% of what I believe in you, you are going to surprise yourself (and a lot of other people)...but not me. I know what you are capable of". |
If you have a coach who believes in you and that you trust blindly, people around who are on similar or parallel path to yours, and you believe in yourself...then you may have that little extra that can not only turn your training, but your life in every aspect from ordinary to extraordinary! The secret to training (and everything else for that matter) lies in the power of belief.
With a new week of training just opening, here are some questions for you to toss around on your next run, ride, or swim:
Who are you surrounding yourself with?
Who is guiding your training?
Do the people you train with make you a happier/stronger athlete?
Are you your biggest fan and supporter?
Who are you surrounding yourself with?
Who is guiding your training?
Do the people you train with make you a happier/stronger athlete?
Are you your biggest fan and supporter?
Repost from Jackie Gonzalez's Instagram: In our sport, it's not about what you've done, it's about what you ARE doing. And it's not as important where/what you've run, as where/what you are running to, because in the end, it's not about who you are....it's about the person you are becoming.
So believe in yourself. Surround yourself with training partners, teammates, friends, and coaches who believe in you. Feed off of them when your self doubt creeps in, and believe in yourself so that those goals you set lead you closer and closer to that moment when you can scratch them off your Life To-Do List.
So believe in yourself. Surround yourself with training partners, teammates, friends, and coaches who believe in you. Feed off of them when your self doubt creeps in, and believe in yourself so that those goals you set lead you closer and closer to that moment when you can scratch them off your Life To-Do List.
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