FITNESS FOR PADDLERS

In this column, EJ addresses ways to control your brain and turn fear into a positive force to help you succeed on the water.

By Eric Jackson

CONTROLLING YOUR BRAIN: REPLACING FEAR WITH EXCITEMENT Anyone who whitewater kayaks knows what it feels like to get nervous, scared, and struggle with your thoughts. Whether you are running a river looking at a rapid you think you want to run, or you are about to compete and are having a hard time feeling confident, fear can get in the way. In the last issue of Kayak Session, I addressed how to reach a Broad External Focus to achieve your best performance. This article will help give you ways to turn your fear into a positive force and replace feelings of dread with excitement that will drive you forward. Fear. It is important to note that your brain interprets your body functions all day every day into emotions, thoughts, etc. The problem, or…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, winter 2017

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