SPC031 - Cycling With Your Eyes Closed : Visualisation Techniques

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SPC031 - Cycling With Your Eyes Closed : Visualisation Techniques

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Feb 13, 2013

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Two visualisation techniques to get more out of yourself, train your mind and prepare for new situations. Picking your number and practising an event before you actually race. They both work under the idea that visualising new situations will increase your confidence and give you more control of your training, racing and life in general.

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Feb 13, 2013

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