Practice Session: "Writing Your Race Story"
📝 Exercise: Post-Race Reflection Through Storytelling
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Set the Scene
- Write about the morning of your race. What were you feeling as you woke up? Nervous? Excited? Reflect on any pre-race emotions.
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The Opening Miles
- What was the tone of the early part of your race? Did you feel strong? Did doubts creep in? Capture your emotions, not just your performance.
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The Conflict/Struggle
- Every endurance event has a moment when things get hard. Write about yours. Was it physical fatigue? Mental struggle? Unexpected circumstances? How did you respond?
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The Turning Point
- Was there a moment where you dug deep? Found another gear? Reframed your mindset? Describe the shift.
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The Finish Line & Aftermath
- When you crossed the finish line, what emotions surfaced? Relief? Disappointment? Gratitude? Write about how you processed the experience in the hours and days afterward.
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The Bigger Picture
- Now, zoom out. How does this race fit into your journey as an athlete? What lessons will you carry forward?
Final Reflection: "The Lesson Within the Race"
Once you've written your story, reread it and highlight one core lesson. If you could summarize your race experience in a single sentence of wisdom, what would it be?
This will be your guiding mantra moving forward—whether you are celebrating a breakthrough or processing a setback, the true success of a race lies in what you learned from it.
