The body goes farther when it's got the mind behind it. The more they think and focus on the experience of winning, the more likely they are actually to win. The most effective visualization techniques result in a very vivid sport experience in which the athlete has complete control over a successful performance. It's not just about the race t-shirt anymore. Slinkies, flashlights, sewing kits, condoms and even athlete's foot treatments have been known to make their way into that roadrace standby, the goodie bag.
Some people race for glory.
Some race for money. I race for the goodie bag. From gigantic t-shirts to strange new foods to an odd array of personal health items, Martin shares his favorites. Click here 4. Hot topics from the Web's best discussions about running For the Web's best discussions about running, drop by the Running Club discussion forums to get advice, answer questions, and enjoy the company of other runners.