Too often at SCVorsprung we see people taking short-cuts. They try to travel-light to sports events, which means leaving valuable equipment, clothing or preparation gear at home. They don't account for nutritional needs, comfort or medication (including sun-block or first aid kit).
Standard bag-pack for a sports event should be training clothes and race clothes. Two separate sets of attire. This is on-top of the clothes they are wearing to the event.
Never wear the shoes or gear, that, you are intending to warm-up in. This causes numerous issues. You may well turn-up at the event and have to warm-up in sodden clothes, after being caught in a downpour.
If we are in an age where ten 1%s are so valuable, losing comfort (like warming-up in wet socks and shoes and tops) can make the difference between a good or poor performance. You need to approach every stage as a new venture. Stripping-off your casual clothes, to change into warm-up clothes, has as much a psychological benefit as it does physical. You are, continually, feeling fresh for each and next stage.
Cutting-corners, because you are being lazy or obstinate simply to try to travel-light, is cutting-off every chance of a better performance.
If the Vorsprung coaches are making the effort to carry their equipment to assist you in your performance (first aid kit, PNF mat, strapping etc.), you, not taking the appropriate equipment is letting the partnership / team down.
We are much more invested in the 1%s, at Vorsprung. If people involved don't invest in it too, they might as well work with some other group and not make any progress.
But, preparation is not simply sports specific. Preparation can come in many different forms, within Vorsprung.
Numerous words and phrases are contested within Vorsprung. We don't use the words: 'relax' in the same context as other people; or use phrases like 'good luck'. We prefer to be prepared for any eventuality and have tools within us to adapt and control our feelings, responses and physical reactions. We respond to the ebb-and-flow of everyday life: the unexpected, that, life throws at us. But, if one embraces Vorsprung, life is so much smoother, because one can adapt to unexpected events.
We don't believe in 'luck'. If one embraces Vorsprung, success or failure is not determined by chance. Success or failure are determined by one's own actions and application.
In this way, we prepare ourselves for the world outside.
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