Using Visualization for Optimal Performance

It turns out I've done this in the past, used visualization to plot my performance before a race, but only informally. What I've never done is use it purposely before the event or just as important during the event.

After a conversation with a coworker that's used it in the past i figured id try it for an event i did this past weekend. I spent about 5 solid minutes, not too much time; visualizing my effort all the way through. I knew the course so it made it easier, I'll have to test this on unknown effort in the future.

Next, the performance itself. I had a stretch goal of riding the first 100 miles of a 110 mile ride in under 5 hours. This goal was on the line at mile 90, my average speed read 20.0 and I was racing to make sure it didn't dip. I stayed focused on how i would feel when the odometer turned over to 100 miles, actually visualized myself raising my arms in victory and rehearsing what i would scream out.

It was working so well that before i got to the 95 mile mark the avg. moved up to 20.1 giving me some much needed insurance and then 5 miles later success where I lifted my arms yelled out something ridiculous for others to hear and all in the world was in harmony.

Results may vary, see dealer for details.