Pre-Race Rituals
There are many things you can do to "get in the zone" before a race. It really depends on your personality. Obviously, most people want to get charged up and active, but there are some people who would rather relax. I guess the most common thing people do is listen to music. So, I created a little list of my favourite songs and artists to listen to before a race. You can also post your own, under the link below.
Linkin Park
I'm a huge fan of Linkin Park, their songs really help me before a race, especially this first one.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
"Can't Hold Us" is a great song, and it really get's me motivated before a race.
Bastille
Pompeii is a great song, rather sad, but I guess that's the kind of music I like before a race. Dramatic.
OneRepublic
Counting Stars is a really cool song, based on native.
Fall Out Boy
My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) is a great song to get fired up before a race.
That's it for now! You might notice that I like to listen to a rather rocky, rebellious, or dramatic style before races. It helps me get motivated, so I can swim a hard, aggressive race.