Be confident Quote by Desiree Linden

I'm disappointed that I really haven't been able to race in a way that is reflective of the amount of work that I have…

— Ian Thorpe

The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You will remain the same…

— Chrissie Wellington

I am always nervous before the start of a race. It helps me to say to myself to try my very best. That is…

— Dean Karnazes

The real preparation for races is done in the off-season. I put in the hard work during the summer and fall, and I'm always…

— Shani Davis

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If…

— Carl Lewis

From what I've learned I need to do, is let everything else go and focus on finishing the race and having fun.

— Bubba Wallace

Mentally, my key is just focusing on the little things I need to do in a race, whether that's tempo, turn entry, start speed,…

— Shani Davis

It's amazing how the same pace in practice can feel so much harder than on race day. Stay confident. Trust the process.

— Sara Hall

Run your own race at an even pace. Consider the course, the temperature, the weather, and most importantly, your current level of fitness.

— Marty Liquori

As stressful as it can be trying to plan out your moves and think about the race, I think I do better when I'm…

— Ricky Stenhouse Jr

I always enjoyed the training more than I did the racing. There was a high level of anxiety in racing that I did not…

— Gerry Lindgren

My approach to the races hasn't changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it,…

— Valentino Rossi