The Running Channel Podcast 63: How Does It Feel to Run A One Kilometre Time Trial?
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Mar 30, 2024 Former pro runner Andy discusses his return to competing in time trials post-retirement and the impact of nerves on performance. The hosts share amusing stories, talk about running adventures, chasing goals, braving challenging races, and debating on running gear choices.
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Nerves Before A Solo Time Trial
- Andy Baddeley described his nervousness and emotional energy before a solo 1 km time trial after retirement.
- He felt extreme adrenaline, calm on the start line, then heavy lactate and wobbly legs within a minute.
Trust Preparation On Race Day
- Trust your preparation and let calm descend on the start line because you cannot change anything then.
- Use muscle memory and pacing to avoid collapsing from lactate accumulation in short maximal efforts.
Optimal Nerves Boost Performance
- Andy says an optimal amount of nervousness improves performance up to a point (inverted-U theory).
- Too little or too much arousal both harm performance, so aim for that sweet spot.