﻿{"id":239433,"date":"2017-02-03T16:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T23:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=239433"},"modified":"2017-02-08T17:34:27","modified_gmt":"2017-02-09T00:34:27","slug":"in-training-we-trust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/in-training-we-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"In Training We Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Chandler Brandes, Swimming World College Intern.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Swimming is a sport of delayed gratification. We work months, if not years, for a race that\u2019s over in the blink of an eye. (Unless, of course, you\u2019re racing the mile).<\/p>\n<p>As Championship season quickly approaches, a variety of emotions take over your brain: excitement, anxiousness, eagerness. And, inevitably, a little bit of self-doubt and lack of self-confidence.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where trust comes into play.<\/p>\n<p>Trust is a crucial part of swimming, but one that is too often overlooked in training, racing, and everything in between. Trusting the process, rather than forcing it, takes practice.<\/p>\n<p>Trust that your coaching staff has done everything in their power to make you the best athlete you can be. It\u2019s their job to coach you and they know what they\u2019re doing. The sets they give you have a purpose and they have your best interest in mind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_185387\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-185387\" data-attachment-id=\"185387\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/7-things-i-learned-at-my-first-college-championship-meet\/2016-america-east-race-freestyle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-race-freestyle-e1455729006674.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1166,875\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2016-america-east-race-freestyle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Christa Weaver&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-race-freestyle-e1455729006674-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-race-freestyle-e1455729006674-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-185387 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-race-freestyle-e1455729006674-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Courtesy: Christa Weaver\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-185387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Christa Weaver<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Trust that your fitness is level is where it needs to be to race fast and respond well to taper. Know that you\u2019ve been working hard in the weight room and in the pool and have faith in your ability as an athlete.<\/p>\n<p>Trust that your teammates have worked hard all season and are focused on the team goals as well as their individual goals, just like you are. Know that they\u2019ll be there by your side no matter what.<\/p>\n<p>Trust your race plan. After all, racing at your championship meet is the fun part; this is the moment you\u2019ve been working towards all season. \u00a0Learn to let go of the worries and doubts in the back of your mind and do what you came there to do: race.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, have trust in yourself and your training. Trust the years and years of experience behind you. Know that you\u2019re here for a reason and understand that you\u2019re prepared. Don\u2019t let negative thinking and doubt take over your mind.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s normal to feel anxious or nervous before a race, but don\u2019t let those negative thoughts consume you.\u00a0Relax. Take a deep breath. Focus on the things you can control and stay in your own lane. When you feel those negative thoughts creeping in, refocus and concentrate on what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_185379\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-185379\" data-attachment-id=\"185379\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/7-things-i-learned-at-my-first-college-championship-meet\/2016-america-east-aec\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-aec-e1455730083432.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2016-america-east-aec\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2\/8\/2017&lt;br \/&gt;\n2016-america-east-aec&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: America East&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-aec-e1455730083432-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-aec-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-185379 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016-america-east-aec-e1455730083432-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"2016-america-east-aec\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-185379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: America East<\/p><\/div>\n<p>All of the components of your race, from the start to the finish, are taken care of. You\u2019ve been practicing your underwaters at every practice. You\u2019ve been focusing on quick turns and working on faster tempo. You know how to race.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep is a crucial component of taper, so focus on getting good rest during the weeks before Championships. Save your legs by sitting whenever possible, taking the bus instead of walking, and even using the elevator. Continue eating healthy, nutritious foods while staying hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Trust your training and all the pieces will fall into place.<\/p>\n<p><em>All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Chandler Brandes, Swimming World College Intern. Swimming is a sport of delayed gratification. 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