Never, ever give up. And smile

Pick your battles, and accept yourself for who you are.

No one should ever be afraid of failing; it's being afraid to give it your all in trying that I urge against.

When things are tough, you get tougher.

Never, ever give up. And smile

There's an importance of keeping an open mind. The brain is programmed to protect us, and that can mean imposing limits on what it thinks we can or should do. Constantly push at those limits, because the brain can be way too cautious.

The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You will remain the same person before, during and after the race, so the result, however important, will not define you. The journey is what matters.