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IF YOU THINK
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Self talk can have a substantially positive or negative effect on your riding performance and your ability to handle technical aspects of a trail.
If you roll up to every obstacle on the trail and think, “Holy $&@# — I’m gonna crash,” guess what? You’re probably going to crash. Replacing these negative statements with positive self talk can go a long way for helping you take your riding (and training) to the next level.
We're not proposing that you should go launch off a 20’ drop with a “I’m gonna land this thing perfect” statement unless, of course, you’ve had the training and progressions required to prepare you for that drop.
Positive self talk is not a replacement for skills training; it allows you to use your skill set effectively.
It is also a way to allow you to have more success and avoid self sabotage, or self-fulfilling prophecies. If you believe in yourself (really, really believe), and trust the training and experience you’ve obtained to prepare you for this moment in your ride, you’ll have much better odds at success.
Here are some other tips to help you get the best results when dealing with technical aspects of a trail.
1. GET IN YOUR READY POSITION Head up, knees out, off the saddle, etc. Feel strong, breath deep, look fierce. This will have a dramatic influence on your ability to handle the task at hand.
2. USE POSITIVE SELF TALK
Get passionate about it, say it like you mean it! Saying things like, “I’m ready for this”, “I can handle this” sends messages to your brain and body to get you … [ READ MORE ... ]
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