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“Sex the night before a race is only tiring if you have to go looking for it!” quote by Bruce Fordyce
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“Sex the night before a race is only tiring if you have to go looking for it!”

Bruce Fordyce

About This Quote

Source Interview: Ultra Marathon Runner Bruce Fordyce, 2015

Sex before a race can feel exhausting only if you actively seek it out, implying mental focus matters more than the act itself.

In simple terms: Sex is only tiring if you chase it.

Key Takeaway

Focus on the race, not the chase.

Themes

endurance focus mental

Mood

determined practical

Type

motivational advice

When to use this quote

  • training preparation
  • race day mindset
  • pre‑race nutrition
  • sleep hygiene

Key Concepts

psychology energy management

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you let thoughts affect your performance?
  • How can you redirect energy positively?
A Different Perspective

If you’re exhausted, it may be due to other factors like stress or lack of sleep.

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