How to get rid of nerves the week running up to a top class running competition?

Pre race nerves are common and the best way to control them is to relax and visualize the run, and doing well. Sit down and think about your body being totally relaxed, like being a doll full of sand and the sand slowly leaking out. Think about the run and winning, with everyone behind you, you are running easy and fast, feel the wind in your face.

Go through your normal routine before the race as you do before practice, don't change anything.

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