First, do enough training. Then believe in yourself and say: I can do it. Tomorrow is my day. And then say: the person in front of me, he is just a human being as well; he has two legs, I have two legs, that is all. That is mentally how you prepare.
Haile GebrselassieI used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really.
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