Coach Bennett's Podcast How To Have A Better Race
Oct 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Tammie Bennett, a sport and performance psychology expert and founder of Show Up Society, shares insights on preparing for race day. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, recommending pre-race thank-you notes and reviewing training logs to boost confidence. Tammie also addresses how to enjoy the race experience, manage nerves at the starting line, and overcome mid-race struggles. With her holistic coaching approach, she helps clients achieve their goals while minimizing burnout, proving that racing is as much about the journey as it is about the finish line.
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Write A Pre-Race Thank-You Note
- Write yourself a thank-you note a few days before the race to acknowledge all the work you did to get here.
- Use it to boost confidence and remind yourself you earned this moment without adding pressure.
Review Your Training Log
- Review your running log to remind yourself of workouts you once thought impossible and joyful recovery runs you enjoyed.
- Use that evidence to confirm you are physically and mentally ready and to reduce pre-race doubt.
Culture Hides Progress
- Our culture prioritizes 'what's next' so we rarely pause to appreciate progress and who we've become.
- Coaches can help by prompting athletes to look back and acknowledge growth along the journey.