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My first time running tack was last year made it to valley championships with a time of 50.2 in 400 meter dash. I decided that I was going to train hard in the off season and come back for my senior year and run a high 47. well this year has been horrible I'm close the end of the season and I haven't even broken into the 50's yet. I know it's all mental because I'm doing great in practice, but I can't seem to preform at the track meets. it's very frustrating, I don't know what to do.

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Chester']

[Dan]

That is indeed frustrating... Assuming you are correct (no injuries or training peculiarities?) that it is largely in your head, I would strongly recommend The New Toughness Training for Sports by James Loehr. Inexspensive, fast reading, and very beneficial to getting your mental game on track (no pun intended ).

Cheers,
Dan