By Rameshon
Singapore International Marathon 1994 - 2hr 34min 02sec
At this time, the one thing that will distract you from your aims, goal and objectives is self - doubt, the enemy within. Even when you are about to do well, many or nearly all, will have this feeling that something did not go right and that you are not ready for this race. Quit this kind of thinking. It comes even without you being aware of it. Psychology books and studies have suggested to channel thoughts to, ''Evetything is going right''. "'I will just do my best" should be the thought and not,''I must do well, if not, I have wasted all the time, money and effort in preparing for this race.'' Focus must be on effort, not expectation, as expection reduces joy and brings anxiety even before the race.
Instead, tonight, one can actually focus on frequent shower, 2 to 3 times, if possible, as the race is tomorrow. It helps in improving one in bringing down one's core temperature and it leads to one's improvement in your run, as Singapore is hot and humid. Hence, it is very important to avoid dehydration condition. You will be able to focus well in your race, rather than your mind keeps complaining that the weather is hot again again, without your knowledge.
Shower, especially by going for cold shower as itwill help reduce your heart rate, and also to cool down the bodily system. Today, at least have a 10 minute of cool or cold shower, non stop. Try not to take a 2 to 5min shower. Your body will feel more relaxed before the run. If possible, and for more effectiveness, it is good to have a bathtub shower, where your whole body is submerged into water, well at least 80 - 90 percent of it, at least.
Even the next day, on race day itself, do have a shower, by waking up 10 to 15min earlier, before the time you are going to wake up for the race tomorror.
So, if anyone who wants to follow this, remember to shower 10 to 20min tonight between 7pm and 8 30pm. In the morning, it is left to you, it is advisable to take 10min shower at least, which is enough.
Try it and see!
