The Psychology Behind Endurance Racing Success – In the world of competitive endurance sports, mental toughness is generally considered a highly sought-after psychological trait that allows individuals to thrive and compete at their best. However, situations in which mental toughness can have negative consequences on athletes and their performance are often not discussed.
Mental toughness is generally understood as a trait that allows individuals to thrive in demanding situations. This means it can prove effective in any setting that involves striving for achievement such as education, work, as well as professional sports [1, 2].
The Psychology Behind Endurance Racing Success
Endurance sports are a great setting to study mental toughness, because it allows us to capture what mental toughness is, at its core. Think swimming, rowing, running a triathlon or marathon. Training is repetitive and the off-season is short, so even sticking to a training plan requires a lot of …