Mental Skills Practice
Author
Andrew McDonald
All plans by this CoachLength
4 Weeks
Typical Week
7 Other
Longest Workout
0:15 hrs
Plan Specs
fitness beginner intermediate advanced masters weightloss multi day strength base period
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Summary
This training plan aims to establish confidence by using a variety of self reflection, visualisation and selft-talk techniques.
Theses 'mental workouts' should only last a few minutes each day and will help you focus, prepare and perform at your chosen race.
The series of four individual calendar entries can be arranged to suit your own racing schedule
Stats
Sample Day 1
Part of Mental Skills Practice
Self talk is a powerful tool. Your brain loves familiarity so use it to good effect. Repeat these as a mantra, you are in charge of your attitude and outlook.
- I am doing great
- I have achieved so much
- I will continue to apply myself
- I accept that progress takes time
- I will be an example to others
Feel free to add your own positive messages.
Sample Day 2
Part of Mental Skills Practice
A series of questions that you can ask yourself on a daily basis:
- What am I doing today that contributes to my goal?
- What preparation can I do to make tomorrows training better?
- Am I training with focus and purpose?
- Am I giving myself adequate rest and recovery (physically and mentally)?
Make self reflection a routine - e.g whilst brushing your teeth.
Sample Day 3
Part of Mental Skills Practice
Self talk is a powerful tool. Your brain loves familiarity so use it to good effect. Repeat these as a mantra, you are in charge of your attitude and outlook.
- I am doing great
- I have achieved so much
- I will continue to apply myself
- I accept that progress takes time
- I will be an example to others
Feel free to add your own positive messages.
Sample Day 4
Part of Mental Skills Practice
A series of questions that you can ask yourself on a daily basis:
- What am I doing today that contributes to my goal?
- What preparation can I do to make tomorrows training better?
- Am I training with focus and purpose?
- Am I giving myself adequate rest and recovery (physically and mentally)?
Make self reflection a routine - e.g whilst brushing your teeth.
Sample Day 5
Part of Mental Skills Practice
Self talk is a powerful tool. Your brain loves familiarity so use it to good effect. Repeat these as a mantra, you are in charge of your attitude and outlook.
- I am doing great
- I have achieved so much
- I will continue to apply myself
- I accept that progress takes time
- I will be an example to others
Feel free to add your own positive messages.
Sample Day 6
Part of Mental Skills Practice
Visualisation is an important tool used to influence performance on race-day.
Remind yourself of the commitment and hard work your have given in your training
- Visualise confidence. What do you look like when you're feeling prepared and motivated?
- Visualise calm. Think about relaxed breathing and muscles
- Visualise the race, the sensations, sights and sounds.
- Visualise your best possible performance
Sample Day 7
Part of Mental Skills Practice
A series of questions that you can ask yourself on a daily basis:
- What am I doing today that contributes to my goal?
- What preparation can I do to make tomorrows training better?
- Am I training with focus and purpose?
- Am I giving myself adequate rest and recovery (physically and mentally)?
Make self reflection a routine - e.g whilst brushing your teeth.