Nathan<\/strong> Adrian\u2019s<\/strong> particular pre-race thoughts and practices complement the precision of his swimming. The defending Olympic gold medalist in the 100 free describes four phases of his mental and physical preparation leading up to the final of a big race: at the hotel, warm-up, ready room and behind the blocks.<\/p>\n Adrian, a three-time Olympic gold medalist reflects, \u00a0“I don\u2019t have final thoughts\u2014and that\u2019s\u00a0a conscious (effort). I try to clear my mind…. Especially at Trials or the Olympics, I think it\u2019s important to recognize and appreciate where you are. Who would have thought, as a 10-year-old, that\u2019s where we\u2019d be? I take a moment to appreciate that.\u201d<\/p>\n To read more about\u00a0Nathan Adrian’s<\/strong> mental prep check out the July issue of\u00a0Swimming World<\/em>, available now!<\/p>\n Total Access Members Can Visit the\u00a0Swimming World Vault<\/a>\u00a0and Download Now!<\/p>\n Not a subscriber?\u00a0Swimming World Magazine<\/em>\u00a0gives you unlimited access to all online content on SwimmingWorldMagazine.com and access to all of the back issues of\u00a0Swimming World Magazine<\/em>\u00a0dating back to 1960! To Access everything in the Swimming World Magazine Vault\u00a0Subscribe With This Special 3-Year Offer!<\/a><\/p>\n Check out the Inside Swimming World video:<\/p>\n