Your friends and family will love you whether you win or lose. If you win, celebrate and move on. Your self-worth comes from within. Absorb the present and enjoy the adrenaline rush of the moment. Competition is a part of your journey.
Races are simply a measure of improvement.
Allow every one of your races to serve as a training ground for your next one. Smile no matter what. Mimic the cringe-grin of Lance Armstrong ascending a mountain. Your fellow competitors won't believe how cool you are. Copyright 2000 FitnessLink.