Check out this video I made for Fast and Female. Shona and I interviewed some of our old teammates: Marie-Pier Prefontaine, Marie-Michele Gagnon and Erin Mielzynski, about the positive benefits of self talk! It’s very informative and applicable to ski racing.
Staying positive and reminding yourself that “you can do it” is a huge factor in ski racing. Believing in yourself and having the mental toughness to stay optimistic and driven on the hardest days are what define a true champion.
These girls have tons of experience with the ups-and-downs of sports and share some tips about staying positive and having a focused mindset on race day.