Dr Will O'Connor
10km TT 33:41 Practicing Mental Toughness!
Time Trials (TT) are a great chance to test yourself. As a default, athletes immediately think of the time as the only measure that matters. However, a TT can offer up an opportunity for you to test your athlete values. 8 out of 10 TTs aren't going to generate personal bests, so focusing solely on the time outcome will inevitably end in disappointment.
Focusing on your athlete values can allow you to feel that sense of achievement even when the you're a little off your goal time.
Athlete values are the traits you want to display as an athlete. Examples are; tough, aggressive, strong, relaxed, calm, confident, never gives up, committed. Trying to display these traits within a TT can give you a goal you can achieve even when your time is a little off.
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Edited by Rycopene: https://www.youtube.com/Rycopene