TRAIN THE MIND

How self-talk and visualising success can boost your riding

Session 01 Positive self-talk Coach Kyle MacRae Kit needed Pen, paper, quiet room The problem The mid-ride dark place is mental. It’s that self-destructive part of your psyche that tells you to throw your bike off the hill and admit that you’re a loser, baby. Negative self-talk is really powerful and can easily ruin your ride. The solution But here’s the thing. It’s just your mind messing with you. You don’t have to take it. You wouldn’t talk to a friend that way, so why do it to yourself? So counter this self-criticism and doubt with positive self-talk. The process First, write a list of all the negative nonsense you tend to tell yourself on a piece of paper: “I’m not fit enough for this… I don’t think I can do it…” Then flip each…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022

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