Runner Lynsey Sharp had the words ‘Get out strong, commit’ written in black marker pen on the back of her hand when she won the silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Olympic cyclist Laura Kenny, formerly Trott, steps on a wet towel in her socks before a race. Whether motivational phrases or superstitions act as your lucky charm, no race was ever won without mental grit. But is that something only elite athletes are born with, or can it be learned when our own fitness levels reach a plateau? Hugh Gilmore, performance psychologist at the English Institute of Sport (eis2win.co.uk), reveals how you can think your way to victory.
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