Running Rogue
Running Rogue
Chris McClung
Episode 417: Facing 7 Common Pre-Race Doubts
57 minutes Posted Sep 20, 2026 at 12:35 am.
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Fall races are imminent, and therefore, so are the pre-race demons that many of us often face in advance. In this episode, I give 7 common, pre-race doubts and talk through strategies to face them.

The 7:

  • "I did not do enough in training."
  • "What if something bad happens on race day?"
  • "I don't know if I can do this."
  • "I'm just not good enough for this goal."
  • "What if I let someone down?"
  • "I can't handle the nerves and pressure."
  • "What if I can't take it when it gets hard."

Which one do you struggle with the most?

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