How To Handle Pre-Race Nerves?

There are many techniques to handle nerves before a race or Gala. Here is one that anyone can use.

Ask yourself or the swimmer the following questions:

“Am I swimming in front of a TV audience of 100 million people?” and the answer is (usually) NO.

“Do I have a multi-million pound contract that depends on the result of the race?” NO!

“Will anyone remember this race in 5 years time?” NO!

“Will the world end if I don’t win the race?” NO!

“Will the BBC stop showing Doctor Who if I get DQ’d?” NO!

And so on………

Have fun racing