For a long time in my pro career, I thought I had to feel amazing to perform well.
I’d start races and immediately ask myself, “How do I feel today?”
And if the answer was “not great,” I’d already decided this isn’t my day.
Then one day, everything changed.
I won a race feeling horrible.
Then another when I almost didn’t finish.
And another when it looked like the race was completely over… until it wasn’t.
That’s when it hit me:
There’s no correlation between how you feel and what you’re capable of.
Your performance doesn’t come from perfect legs or perfect conditions.
It comes from your consistency, your process, and your commitment to giving your best, no matter what.
I’ve had flawless training blocks and terrible race results.
I’ve had chaotic lead-ins and breakthrough wins.
So the key is simple:
You commit to showing up. You bring your A-game. You execute your strategy.
You give everything you have for you.
That’s what changes performance, not the feeling, but the decision to perform anyway.