Breaking composure, confidence, and speed in the water makes you lose the race, not the goggles that fell off your head when you dove in.
Amanda BeardI'm a firm believer in slowing down to improve my state of mind when I'm training, and yoga and meditation have been paramount to my success in this way.
Amanda BeardAlmost religiously, I step away from everything and close my eyes and breathe deeply for a few moments. It helps solidify my focus and aligns everything in my body to take care of the task at hand - which is winning, of course.
Amanda BeardMy performance has improved dramatically from yoga and meditation. No athlete ever dominated by sticking to one sport all the time.
Amanda Beard